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QV-R3/QV-R4User’s Guide

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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.

QV-R4All 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.

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UnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealeras soon as possible.

Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery(NP-30)

Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable User’s Guide

Charger Unit (BC-20)

CHARGE

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Contents ....................................................................... 3

Features ....................................................................... 8

Precautions .................................................................. 9General Precautions 9Data Error Precautions 11Operating conditions 11Condensation 12LED Backlight 12Lens 12Other 12

14 QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready ............................................................ 14

To record an image .................................................... 14

To view a recorded image .......................................... 15

To delete an image ..................................................... 15

16 GETTING READY

General Guide ............................................................ 16Front 16Bottom 16Back 17

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

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 20

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 21

Using the Soft Case (Option) ..................................... 21

Power Requirements ................................................. 23Using the Charger Unit 23To load the battery into the camera 25Battery Life 26Power Supply Precautions 28Using AC Power 31Turning the Camera On and Off 32Configuring Power Saving Settings 33

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 34

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 36

38 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 38Recording Precautions 40

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Recording Consecutive Images(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 59

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 60

Recording a Subject onto an Existing BackgroundImage (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 62

Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 64Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 65

Using the Night Scene Mode ..................................... 67

Shooting with Manual Exposure ................................ 67

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 69

Shooting at Fixed Intervals ........................................ 70

Adjusting the White Balance ...................................... 72Adjusting White Balance Manually 73

Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................... 74

Using the Histogram .................................................. 75

Recording Mode Settings .......................................... 76Specifying Sensitivity 77Enhancing Specific Colors 77Using the Filter Function 78Specifying Color Saturation 78Specifying Contrast 79Specifying Outline Sharpness 79Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 80Specifying Power On Default Settings 80Resetting the Camera 81

About Auto Focus 41About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen 41

Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 42Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42

Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 43Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder 43

Using Zoom ................................................................ 44Optical Zoom 44Digital Zoom 45

Using the Flash .......................................................... 46Flash Unit Status 47Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 48Flash Precautions 48

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 49

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 51To specify the image size 51To specify the image quality 52

53 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 53Using Auto Focus 53Using the Macro Mode 54Using the Infinity Mode 55Using Manual Focus 55Using Focus Lock 57

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 58

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PRINT Image Matching II ................................................ 95

Exif Print ..................................................................... 95

96 OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number GenerationMethod ........................................................................ 96

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .............................. 96

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 97

Using the Alarm .......................................................... 97To set an alarm 97Stopping the Alarm 98

Changing the Date and Time Setting ........................ 99Changing the Date Format 99

Using World Time ..................................................... 100To switch between the home time and

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

Changing the Display Language ............................. 102

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 103

82 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 82

Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 83

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 84

Cropping an Image..................................................... 85

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 86

Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 87Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 88

89 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................. 89

Deleting All Files ........................................................ 90

91 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ....................................................................... 91Memory Folders and Files 91

Protecting Files .......................................................... 92To protect and unprotect a single file 92To protect all files in memory 92

DPOF .......................................................................... 93To configure print settings for a single image 93To configure print settings for all images 94

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104 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 105To insert a memory card into the camera 105To remove a memory card from the camera 105Formatting a Memory Card 106Memory Card Precautions 107

Copying Files ........................................................... 107To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 107To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 108

110 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ................ 110

About the bundled CD-ROM ..................................... 110

Computer System Requirements .............................. 111

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows .... 112Getting Started 112Selecting a Language 112Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 113Installing an Application 113Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 114Exiting the Menu Application 114

Installing Software from the CD-ROMon a Macintosh ..........................................................114

Installing Software 114Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 117

Transferring Files to a Computer ..............................118Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 118Transferring Files Using a Memory Card 120Memory Data 121Memory Directory Structure 122Supported Image Files 123Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 123

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 124Creating an album 124Selecting an Album Layout 125Configuring Detailed Album Settings 126Viewing Album Files 128Saving an Album 130

131 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 131Recording Mode Menu 131PLAY Mode Menu 132

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 133Recording Mode 133Play Mode 134Charger Unit 135

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 136Display Messages 139

Specifications ........................................................... 140Main Specifications 140

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IMPORTANT!

• The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use ofthis manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for any loss or claims by third parties which mayarise through the use of the QV-R3/QV-R4.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liablefor any damages or losses suffered by you or any thirdparty due to the use of Photo Loader and/orPhotohands.

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

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Com-

puter, Inc.• MultiMediaCardTM is a trademark of Infineon Tech-

nologies AG of Germany, and licensed to theMultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of AdobeSystems Incorporated.

• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Tech-nologies Ltd. software.Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

• Other company, product and service names usedherein may also be trademarks or service marks ofothers.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property ofCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulatedabove, all copyrights and other related rights to theseapplications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features• High-resolution primary color CCD

Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details inscenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity.

• Effective PixelsQV-R3: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels)QV-R4: 4.00 million pixels (4.13 million total pixels)

• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 9.6X seamless zoom3X optical zoom, 3.2X digital zoom

• 11MB flash memoryImages can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMediaCards) for memory expansion

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shotCoupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a singleimage, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previouslyrecorded background image. This means you can createimages include you and your friend, even if you are the onlytwo people around.

• Triple Self-timer ModeThe self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, auto-matically.

• Best ShotSimply select the sample scene that matches the type ofimage you are trying to record and the camera performstroublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev-ery time.

• Real-time histogramAn on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as youview the effect on overall image brightness, which makesshooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than everbefore.

• World TimeA simple operation sets the current time for your currentlocation. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 timezones.

• AlarmA built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for importantevents, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.You can even have a specific image appear on the monitorscreen when the alarm time is reached.

• Album FunctionHTML files are generated automatically to create an albumof recorded images. Album contents can be viewed andprinted using a standard Web browser. Images can also beincorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

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Precautions

General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4.

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

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display whileoperating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-ates the danger of serious accident.

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

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through thecamera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

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

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating amotor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vi-sion and create the danger of accident.

• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage ifit is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at leastone meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Easy Image TransferTransfer images to a computer simply by connecting thecamera with a USB cable.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and PhotohandsYour camera comes bundled with the latest version ofPhoto Loader, the popular application that automaticallyloads images from your camera to your PC. Also includedis Photohands, an application that makes image retouch-ing quick and easy.

• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image inter-compatibility between thedigital camera and printers.

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

• PRINT Image Matching II CompatibleImages include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode set-ting and other camera setup information). A printer thatsupports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and ad-justs the printed image accordingly, so your images comeout just the way you intended when you recorded them.

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

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from thepower outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIOservice center. Using the camera under these conditionscreates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor comingout of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplugthe AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the cameraunder these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec-tric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke com-ing from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO servicecenter for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

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

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or othercover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the poweroutlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger offire.

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

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any otherareas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in anaccident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera cancause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sureto always keep backup copies of data by transferring themto personal computer memory.

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

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

from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas subject to direct sunlight— In areas subject to high humidity or dust— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

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

sun— In areas subject to strong vibration

Data Error Precautions• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital

components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor-ruption of data in camera memory.

— Removing the battery while image recording or datacommunication is in progress.

— Removing a memory card while image recording is inprogress.

— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, orconnecting the USB cable while the green operationlamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera.

— Disconnecting the USB cable that connects the camerato a computer, while a data communication operation isbeing performed.

— Using a battery that is low.— Other abnormal operations.

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

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LED Backlight• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A

dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight hasreached the end of its service life, and needs to be re-placed by a CASIO service center. Note that you will becharged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlightbrightness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours ofuse.

Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of

the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens withyour fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lenssurface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipethe surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

Other• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This

does not indicate malfunction.

Condensation• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-

wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there isthe possibility that condensation can form on the exterior oron interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-ditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera intoa plastic bag before moving it into a location that is muchwarmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in theplastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance toreach the same temperature as the new location. If con-densation does form, remove the battery from the cameraand leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OFTHIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in-terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNINGChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-sible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate theequipment.

QV-R3/QV-R4

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: QV-R3/QV-R4

Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

Responsible party: CASIO INC.

Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,

DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801

Telephone number: 973-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready

CHARGE

To record an image(See page 38 for details.)

1. Attach the battery to the charger unit, and thencharge it (page 23).• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

2. Load the battery into the camera (page 25).

3. Configure screen message language, hometime zone, and current time settings (page 36).

MFDPOF

PREVIEW

MENU

DISP

SET

ON/OFF

1 4

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

2. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

3. Point the camera at the subject, use the moni-tor screen or viewfinder to compose the im-age, and then press the shutter release buttonhalf way.

4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shut-ter release button the rest of the way down.

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To view a recorded image(See page 82 for details.)

MFDPOF

PREVIEW

MENU

DISP

SET

ON/OFF

1

23

To delete an image(See page 89 for details.)

MFDPOF

PREVIEW

MENU

DISP

SET

ON/OFF

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2

4, 56

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

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

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


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

3. Press .

4. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want todelete.

5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete.”• To exit the image delete operation without deleting any-

thing, select “Cancel.”

6. Press SET to delete the image.

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GETTING READY

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

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

1 Zoom controller2 Shutter release button3 Power button4 Self-timer lamp5 Flash6 AF assist lamp7 Lens8 Terminal panel cover9 USB port0 DC IN 4.5V terminal

ON/OFF

7 6

1

23

45

9

8

0

Front

A B

Bottom

Open Terminal Panel Cover

A Battery compart-ment cover

B Tripod screw hole* Use this hole

when attachingto a tripod.

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Back

MFDPOF

PREVIEW

MENU

DISP

SET

ON/OFF

K

F

C

D

E

L

O

MQ

GHI

N

J

P

C Monitor ScreenD ViewfinderE Diopter sliderF Operation lampG / DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) buttonH (Flash/Delete) buttonI MF (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) buttonJ PREVIEW (Preview/Album) buttonK 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 buttonN MENU buttonO DISP buttonP Strap ringQ Memory card slot cover

Recording modes

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Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

Recording Mode

QualityFINENORMALECONOMY

Battery capacity

Image size2304 � 1712 pixels (QV-R4)2240 � 1680 pixels (QV-R4)2048 � 1536 pixels (QV-R3)1600 � 1200 pixels1280 � 960 pixels640 � 480 pixels

Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)

Date and timeEV value

Memory capacity(Remaining numberof storable images)

Built-in memory selected fordata storage.Memory card selected fordata storage.

Focus Mode indicatorNone Auto Focus

Macro

Infinity

Manual Focus

Self-timer/ContinuousNone 1-Image

10s Self-timer 10 sec

2s Self-timer 2 sec

x3 Triple self-timer

Continuous Shutter indicator

Focus frame • Focusing complete: Lights green• Focusing failed: Lights red

Recording ModePlay Mode

Snapshot

Best Shot

Coupling Shot

Night Scene

Manual Exposure

Movie

Interval

Recording modes

Manual focus position

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Folder number/File number

QualityFINENORMALECONOMY

Battery capacity

Image size2304 � 1712 pixels (QV-R4)2240 � 1680 pixels (QV-R4)2048 � 1536 pixels (QV-R3)1600 � 1200 pixels1280 � 960 pixels640 � 480 pixels

Date and time

Image protectionindicator

Built-in memory selectedfor data storage.Memory card selectedfor data storage.

Play Mode

Flash Mode indicatorNone Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

• When auto flash is selected,the flash indicator appearswhen the shutter button ispressed half way to indicatethat the flash will fire.

White balanceindicator

None Auto

Sunlight

Shade

Light Bulb

Fluorescent

Manual

Zoom indicatorLeft side indicates optical zoom.Right side indicates digital zoom.

Aperture value

Shutter speedvalue• An out of range

aperture or shutterspeed causes thecorrespondingmonitor screenvalue to turn amber.

Metering Mode indicatorMulti-pattern Metering

Center-weighted Metering

Spot Metering

Digital zoom indicator

Movierecordindicator

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Indicatorson

(page 18)

Histogramon

(page 75)

Indicatorsoff

Monitorscreen off

*

Indicator LampsThe color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicatorlamps keep you informed about the current status of thecamera. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” onpage 133.

Self-timer lamp

Changing the Contents of the MonitorScreenEach press of the DISP button changes the contents of themonitor screen as shown below.

Green operation lamp

Red operation lamp

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

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Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us-ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cameraonly. Do not use it for any other application.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

MFDPOF

PREVIEW

MENU

DISP

SET

ON/OFF

Using the Soft Case (Option)We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional softcase when it is not in use.Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in theillustration.

Soft case : QSC-4

Ring

Use the buckle on the soft case strap to adjust its length.

Buckle

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IMPORTANT!

• Use the soft case for storage of this camera, and itsbattery and memory card only.

• The strap that comes with the soft case is intended foruse with the soft case only. Never use it for any otherpurpose.

• Never swing the camera around by the soft casestrap.

• Wearing the soft case strap around your neck and al-lowing the camera to swing freely creates the risk ofaccident and personal injury caused by impact fromthe camera, by the camera becoming caught in adoor, etc.

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

Belt loop• You can attach the

bag to your belt.

Snap• Fastening the snap keeps

the memory card andbattery from falling out.

Includes spacefor storage of anextra battery.

Includes spacefor storage of anextra memorycard.

Insert the camera withthe monitor screenfacing downwards.

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Power RequirementsYour camera can operate on either battery power or ACpower.• Battery

One NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery

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

• Household AC PowerAC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)

Using the Charger Unit■ Charger Unit General Guide

CHARGE

PUSH

Contacts

CHARGElamp

Power plug*

■ Attaching the Battery to the Charger UnitMaking sure that the positive and negative contacts arealigned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Notethat the battery will not charge properly if it is not positionedcorrectly on the charger unit.

CHARGE

* The shape of the power plug on the charger unit that comes with thecamera depends on the geographic area where you purchase it.

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■ To charge the battery

1. Positioning the positive and negative termi-nals of the battery as shown in the illustration,attach the battery to the charger unit.• Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.

2. The CHARGE lamp onthe charger unitshould turn red,indicating thatcharging has started.

3. Charging is complete when CHARGE lampturns green. Unplug the charger unit from thepower outlet, and then remove the battery fromthe charger unit.

IMPORTANT!

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

• Use only the charger unit (BC-20) that comes with thecamera to charge the special rechargeable lithium ionbattery (NP-30). Never use any other charger device.

• Charging may not start immediately if you have justfinished using the camera or if you are trying to chargethe battery where it is very hot or very cold. This condi-tion is indicated when the CHARGE lamp is flashing atslow speed. If this happens, simply move the batteryto an area where temperature is more moderate(around 25°C (77°F)). The CHARGE lamp will turn redand charging will start when the battery temperaturereturns to the allowable charging temperature range.

• The CHARGE lamp flashes red at high speed duringcharging if the battery is not attached to the chargerunit properly. Try removing it and then re-attaching thebattery. If this does not correct the problem, it canmean there is something wrong with the charger unitor battery.

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

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

CHARGE

CHARGElamp

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To load the battery into the camera

1. Slide the batterycover on the side ofthe camera in thedirection indicated bythe arrow and thenswing it open.

2. Slide the stopper inthe direction indi-cated by the arrow inthe illustration andhold it.

3. Orienting the batteryso the contactsmarkings on the sideof the battery are inthe same order, fromleft to right, as themarkings on theinside of the batterycover, slide thebattery into thebattery slot.

■ Optionally Available BatteryYou can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ionbattery for use this with camera as required.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery: NP-30

• When an extra battery is not in use, keep it in the storagecase that comes with each battery.

• Storing a battery with its terminals exposed creates the riskof shorting.

• If you are using only one battery, you should normally keepit loaded in the camera during transport. The battery that isbundled with the camera does not come with a storagecase.

■ Inserting a Battery into Its Storage Case

Contacts

Stopper

Contactsmarkings

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4. Swing the batterycover up and thenslide it closed as youpress down at thepoint indicated by thearrow in the illustra-tion.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ionbattery to power this camera. Use of any other type ofbattery is not supported.

NOTE

• To remove the battery from the camera, open the bat-tery cover and hold the stopper so it does not stop thebattery. Taking care to keep the battery from suddenlyfalling, angle the bottom of the camera downwardsuntil the battery starts to come out. Next, pull the bat-tery out the rest of the way.

Battery Life

■ Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) untilpower automatically turns off due to battery failure. They donot guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of ser-vice indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reducebattery life.

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)• Flash: Off• Monitor screen: On• Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the fol-

lowing operations: Zoom to full wide angle Auto Fo-cus Zoom to full close-up Auto Focus Imagerecording

*2 Continuous Playback Conditions• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

Operation

Continuous Recording*1

Continuous Playback*2

(Continuous Snapshot Recording)

Approximate Battery Life

QV-R3 120 minutes (720 shots)

QV-R4 110 minutes (660 shots)

QV-R3 220 minutes

QV-R4 220 minutes

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■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer• If you do not need the flash while recording, select

(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 46 for more infor-mation.

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page33) to protect against wasting battery power when you for-get to turn off the camera.

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

■ Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If youcontinue to use the camera while the battery level is ,camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens,charge the battery as soon as possible.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

• Pressing the shutter release button while is displayedimmediately shuts off the camera.

• The above values are based a new battery starting from afull 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 powerturned on.

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• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of over-heat-ing, 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.— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it

is connected to the charger unit.— Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,etc.).

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

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

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

• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heatgeneration, discoloration, deformation, or any otherabnormal condition while using, charging, or storing abattery, immediately remove it from the camera orcharger unit and keep it away from open flame.

Power Supply Precautions

■ Battery Handling Precautions

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

NOTE

• All mentions of “the battery” in the following precau-tions refer to the CASIO NP-30 Rechargeable LithiumIon Battery.

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● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

• This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digitalcamera only. See your camera’s Users Guide to findout if it supports use of this battery.

• Use only the special charger unit to charge the bat-tery. Never use any other type of charger unit forcharging.

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

• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens theoperating time you can expect on a full charge.

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

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

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

• Battery fluid accidentally getting into your eyes candamage your eyes. Immediately rinse your eyes withclean tap water and then consult a physician.

• Be sure to read the User’s Guide that comes with thecamera and special charger unit before using orcharging the battery.

• If the battery is to be used by young children, makesure that a responsible adult makes them aware of theprecautions and proper handling instructions as con-tained in the User’s Guide, and make sure that theyhandle the battery correctly.

• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get ontoclothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with cleantap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid cancause skin irritation.

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■ Charger Unit Precautions• Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose volt-

age rating is different from that marked on the chargerunit. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, andelectric shock.

• Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while yourhands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electricshock.

• Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extensioncord that is shared by other devices. Doing so createsthe risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

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

• Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet when-ever you are not using it.

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you remove the battery from your camerawhen you do not plan to use the camera for a longtime. A battery left in the camera discharges verysmall amounts of power even when camera power isturned off, which can lead to a dead battery or a longercharging time.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) orlower).

● USING THE BATTERY

• See the User’s Guide that comes with the specialcharger unit and the digital camera for informationabout charging procedures and charging time.

• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded inthe digital camera or stored in its case.

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■ Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the

rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create thedanger of fire or electric shock. Use only the optional ACadaptor specified for this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut ordamaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep itaway from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk offire and electric shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subject itto severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates therisk of fire and electric shock.

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

• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing socreates the danger of fire and electric shock.

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

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

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the ACadaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If youdon’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis-connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damagingthe camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with-out first turning power off.

Using AC PowerUse the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from ahousehold power outlet.

1. Open the camera’s terminal panel cover.

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

Power cord

Terminal panel cover

AC AdaptorDC IN 4.5V

• AC adaptor: AD-C40The AC adaptor can be used with any power source ratedfrom 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor inanother country, it is up to you to purchase the applicablepower cord that matches the configuration of power recep-tacles in that country.

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Turning the Camera On and OffPress the power button to turn the camera on and off.Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes thegreen operation lamp to flash . Press the power button againto turn off the camera.


ON/OFF

Power button

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Offfeature, press the power button to turn it back onagain.

• Turning on camera power while the mode dial is set torecording mode causes the lens to extend from thecamera. Make sure there is nothing in front of thecamera that can be hit by the lens when you turn onthe camera.

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

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptorfrom the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptorpowered operation whenever the AC adaptor is pluggedinto the camera.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera wheneverit is connected to a computer.

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

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5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently se-lected setting, and then press SET.• Available Auto Power Off settings are: 3 min, 5 min,

and off.

• Available Sleep settings are: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, andoff.

• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in thePlay Mode.

• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleepstate immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabledwhile the camera is connected to a computer via theUSB port.

Configuring Power Saving SettingsYou can configure the settings described below to conservebattery power.

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform anyoperation for a specified amount of time.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen ifno operation is performed for a specifiedamount of time in a recording mode. Per-forming any button operation causes themonitor screen to turn back on.

1. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

2. Press MENU.

3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Set Up” tab.

4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whosesetting you want to configure, and then pressSET.

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Sleep Sleep

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

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Using the On-screen MenusPressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations onthe camera’s monitor screen. The contents of the menu de-pend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or thePlay Mode. The following explanation of basic menu opera-tions uses the recording mode menu.

1. Turn on the camera,and then align themode dial with .• If you want to enter the

Play mode instead, youwould align the modedial with .

2. Press MENU.• This displays the menu

screen.

MF

PREVIEW

DPOF

Mode dial

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to thesettings

Move from the settings tothe tab

Move between the settings

Display the optionsavailable for a setting

Select an option

Register an optionselection and exit the menuscreen

Register an optionselection and return to themenu screen

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [ ] and [ ].

Press [ ].

Press [ ].

Press [ ] and [ ].

Press [ ] or press SET.

Press [ ] and [ ].

Press SET.

Press [ ].

Press the MENU button.

SettingsSelection cursor (indicatesthe currently selected item)

Tab

MENU

SET

DISP

[ ][ ][ ][ ]

SET

MENU

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Example: To select the“Size” item.

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, andthen press SET to move the selection cursorfrom the tab to the settings.

4. Use [ ] and [ ] toselect the featurewhose setting youwant to configure,and then press [ ].• Instead of pressing [ ],

you could also pressSET.

5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently se-lected setting, and then press SET.• This applies the setting.

NOTE

• The recording mode menu appears if you press theMENU button before starting a record operation. It willnot appear if you press the MENU button during asetup procedure, while the camera is standing by forrecording of the second image of a Coupling Shot op-eration, etc.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 131 for more informationabout menus.

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Configuring Display Language and ClockSettings

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

• Display language• Home city• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by thecamera to generate the date and time that is stored alongwith image data, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• The camera’s clock settings are cleared if power to thecamera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This canhappen if the battery goes dead while the camera isnot being supplied power by the AC adaptor. Theclock setting screen will appear automatically the nexttime you turn on power after the settings are cleared.Set the date and time before using the camera.

• You also need to configure clock settings wheneveryou replace the battery.

• Recording images without configuring the clock set-tings causes incorrect time information to be regis-tered. Be sure to configure the clock settings beforeusing the camera.

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4. Use [ ] and [ ] toselect the name of thecity where you live,and then press SET.

5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time(DST) setting you want, and then press SET.


2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language youwant, and then press SET.

: Japanese

English : English

Français : French

Deutsch : German

Español : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and[ ] to select thegeographical areawhere you live, andthen press SET. 6. Set the current date and the time.

When you want to do this:

Keep time using standard time

Keep time using summer time(Daylight Saving Time)

Select this setting:

Off

On

To do this:

Move the cursor between settings

Change the setting at the currentcursor location

Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping

Do this:

Press [ ] and [ ].

Press [ ] and [ ].

Press DISP.

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

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

2. Align the mode dialwith (SnapshotMode).

3. Compose the imageon the monitor screenso the main subject iswithin the focusframe.• The focusing range of

the camera is approxi-mately 40cm (1.3´) toinfinity (∞).

• You can compose images using either the monitorscreen or the optical viewfinder (page 43).

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


This section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.

Recording an ImageYour camera is equipped with a variety of different recordingmodes. The explanation in this section is presented usingthe Snapshot Mode. The camera automatically adjusts shut-ter speed and aperture settings in accordance with thebrightness of the subject. Images you record are stored inthe camera’s built-in flash memory.

• You can also use optionally available SD memory cardsand MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 104).

1. Press the powerbutton to turn on thecamera.• This causes an image

or a message to appearon the monitor screen. Power button

ON/OFF

MF

PREVIEW

DPOF

Mode dial

1200120016001600NORMALNORMAL

9999

0202/1212/24241212:5858

IN

Focus frame

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4. Press the shutter releasebutton half way to focus theimage.• When you press the shutter

release button half way, thecamera’s Auto Focus featureautomatically focuses the image,and displays the shutter speedand aperture values.

• You can tell whether theimage is focused by observ-ing the focus frame and thegreen operation lamp.

Shutter releasebutton

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not in focus.

When you see this:

Green focus frameGreen operation lamp

Red focus frameFlashing green operation lamp

• Make sure you are notblocking the lens, theAF assist lamp, or theflash with your fingerswhile recording animage.


● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

AF assist lamp

Lens

Flash

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Recording Precautions• Never open the battery cover while the green operation

lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current im-age to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored incamera memory and even lead to malfunction of the cam-era.

• Never remove the memory card while an image is beingrecorded to the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency thatcannot be detected by the human eye. When using thecamera indoors under such lighting, you may experiencesome brightness or color problems with recorded images.

• The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accor-dance with the brightness of the subject. This can causesome static noise to appear in images of relatively darksubjects.

• For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity anduses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need toguard against camera movement if you have flash turnedoff ( ) when recording a dimly lit subject (page 46).

5. After making sure that theimage is focused properly,press the shutter releasebutton the rest of the waydown to record.• The recorded image is stored

temporarily into buffer memory.After that, it is saved in thecamera’s built-in flash memory oronto a memory card, if one isloaded in the camera. You canrecord consecutive ContinuousShutter images as long as thereis still buffer memory available tostore them.

• The number of images that can be stored in memorydepends on the resolution setting you are using (page140).

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

Shutter releasebutton

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

during recording, or when recording the types of subjectslisted below.— Solid color walls or objects with little contrast— Strongly backlit objects— Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns— Multiple images that are varying distances from the

camera— Subjects in poorly lit areas— Moving subjects

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do notnecessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want forsome reason, try using focus lock (page 57) or manual fo-cus (page 55).

About the Recording Mode MonitorScreen• The image shown on the monitor screen in a recording

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

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

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Previewing the Last Image RecordedUse the following procedure to preview the last image re-corded, without leaving the current recording mode.

1. Press the PREVIEW button to display the lastimage recorded.• Pressing the PREVIEW button again returns to the re-

cording mode.

• The PREVIEW button does not perform any operationif you press it immediately after turning on camerapower or immediately after entering to the recordingmode from the Play mode.

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

Deleting an Image in a Recording ModeYou can use following procedure to delete the last image yourecorded without leaving the current recording mode.

IMPORTANT!

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

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

2. Press .

3. In response to the confirmation message thatappears, select “Delete.”• Select “Cancel” to cancel the delete operation without

deleting anything.

4. Press SET.• This deletes the image and returns to the recording

mode.

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Using the Optical ViewfinderTurning off the camera’s monitor screen and using its opticalviewfinder to compose images helps to conserve batterypower.

Viewfinder frameShort distance to subject

Focus Frame

IMPORTANT!

• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indi-cates the image recorded at a distance of about threemeters (9.8´). When the subject is closer or furtheraway than three meters, the recorded image will bedifferent from what you see inside the viewfinderframe.

• The monitor screen turns on automatically wheneveryou select the Macro Mode or Manual Focus Mode.Always use the monitor screen to compose images inthese modes.

Adjusting the View of the OpticalViewfinderYou can use the diopter slider to adjust the view of theviewfinder to match your eyesight. Adjust the diopter sliderso the image in the viewfinder is clear.

Diopter slider

IMPORTANT!

• The diopter slider does not work when the camera isturned off or in the Play Mode. Be sure to enter a re-cording mode before adjusting the diopter setting.

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3. Compose the image and then press the shutterrelease button.

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).

Using ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom.

Optical ZoomOptical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens. The rangeof the zoom factor is shown below.

Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X

1. Enter a recording mode.

2. Shift the zoomcontroller to changethe zoom factor.

(Wide Angle) : Zooms out.

(Telephoto) : Zooms in.

Zoom outZoom in

ON/OFF

Zoom controller

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5. Slide the zoom con-troller towards (Telephoto)/ tochange the zoomfactor.• When zoom reaches

maximum optical zoom,it stops momentarily.Keep the zoom control-ler pressed to the (Telephoto)/ side andzoom will switch over todigital zoom.

• This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the moni-tor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current ap-proximate zoom factor.

6. Compose the image and then press the shutterrelease button.

IMPORTANT!

• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screenis turned off (page 20).

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

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

1. In a recording mode, press MENU.

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

3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Digital Zoom,” andthen press [ ].

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

1x 3x 9.6xCurrent zoom factor

Optical ZoomDigitalZoom

Zoom indicator

Digital zoom indicator

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Using the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.


2. Press to select theflash mode.• Each press of cycles

through the flash modesettings shown below on themonitor screen.

MF

PREVIEW

DPOF

Flash mode indicator3. Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain informationthat it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is forrecording. Make sure that you keep the camera stilluntil the shutter releases.

• Image recording may not be performed if you pressthe shutter release button while the red operationlamp is flashing.

To do this:

Have the flash fire automaticallywhen required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by imagerecording with flash, reducing thechance of red-eye in the image (Red-eye reduction)Have the flash fire automaticallywhen required


None

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■ About Red-eye ReductionUsing the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room cancause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in theimage. This is caused when the light from the flash reflectsoff of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is se-lected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-flashoperations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes ofany people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focusoperation. This is followed by another flash operation for ac-tual recording of the image.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using red-eyereduction.• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in

the image are looking directly at the camera during thepre-flash or AF assist lamp flash operation. Beforepressing the shutter release button, call out to the sub-jects so they all look at the camera while one of thepre-flash operations is performed.

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

Flash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressing theshutter release button half way and checking the monitorscreen and red operation lamp.

Red operation lamp*

The indicator is alsoshown on the monitorscreen when the flash unitis ready to fire.

* Red operation lamp

It means this:

Flash unit is charging

Flash unit is ready to fire

When the red operationlamp is this:

Flashing

Lit

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Changing the Flash Intensity SettingPerform the following steps to change the flash intensity set-ting.



3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity,” andthen press [ ].

4. Select the setting you want and then pressSET.

To do this:

Fire the flash with strong intensity

Fire the flash with normal intensity

Fire the flash with weak intensity


Strong

Normal

Weak

Flash PrecautionsTake care that your fingers donot block the flash when youhold the camera. Covering theflash with your finger cangreatly reduce its effective-ness.

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

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

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actualtime required depends on the battery level, temperature,and other conditions.

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

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when batterypower is low. Low battery power is indicated by (FlashOff) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fireproperly resulting in poor image exposure. When thesesymptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon aspossible.

Flash

• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too faror too close to the camera.

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Using the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-seconddelay of the shutter release after you press the shutter re-lease button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you performthree consecutive self-timer operations to record three im-ages.

1. In a recording mode,press / DPOF toselect the self-timersetting you want.• Each press of /

DPOF cycles the self-timer between thesettings describedbelow.

• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used,flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance withthe exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subjectis brightly lit.

• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun-light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination inthe immediate area may affect the coloring of the recordedimage.

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• See page 59 for information about Continuous Shutterrecording.

• With the Triple Self-timer, the first image is recordedafter a 10-second countdown. After that the secondimage is recorded after a 3-second countdown, andthe third image is recorded after another 3-secondcountdown.

2. Record the image.• When you press the

shutter release button,the self-timer lampflashes and the shutterreleases after the self-timer reaches the endof its countdown.

• You can interrupt anongoing self-timercountdown by pressingthe shutter releasebutton while the self-timer lamp is flashing.

NOTES

• The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use aslow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer atthe same time.

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

Self-timer lampTo do this:

Disable the self-timer

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Specify Continuous Shutter recording(no self-timer)


No icon displayed

10s

2s

x3

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Specifying Image Size and QualityYou can specify the image size and image quality to suit thetype of image you are recording.

To specify the image size



3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Size,” and thenpress [ ].

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

NOTE

• Use the larger pixel settings when you plan to producea large print of the image. Use 640 X 480 when youneed to economize on space because you plan tosend images in e-mail, etc.

To record an image of this size:

2304 X 1712 pixels (QV-R4)

2240 X 1680 pixels (QV-R4)

2048 X 1536 pixels (QV-R3)

1600 X 1200 pixels

1280 X 960 pixels

640 X 480 pixels


2304 X 1712

2240 X 1680

2048 X 1536

1600 X 1200

1280 X 960

640 X 480

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To specify the image quality



3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Quality,” and thenpress [ ].

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

NOTE

• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your toppriority, and file size is secondary. Conversely, usethe “Economy” setting when file size is your top prior-ity and image quality is secondary.

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image yourecord. This means that the remaining image capacitynoted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accu-rate (pages 18 and 140).

To get this:

Very high quality, but large file size

Normal quality

Small file size, but low quality


Fine

Normal

Economy

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