LCD Digital Camera
QV-4000
User’s Guide
Congratulations
upon your
selection of the
new CASIO
Digital Camera.
To get the most
out of your new
CASIO Digital
Camera, make
sure you read
this manual
carefully and
keep it on hand
for future
reference.
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CONTENTS
Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-43
Using the Flash .......................................................E-55
Setting the Date and Time
E-43
Selecting the Flash Mode
E-55
E-56
E-57
E-57
E-58
E-60
Selecting the Date Format
E-44
Flash Status Indicators
Adjusting the Flash Intensity
Changing the Sync Speed
Selecting a Flash Sync Setting
Precautions when Using Flash
E-45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Using the Full Auto Mode ........................................E-45
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-61
Recording Precautions
Focusing
About Auto Focus
Image Recording when the Batteries are Low
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
E-47
E-47
E-48
E-48
E-49
Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)
Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode
Using the Manual Focus Mode
Using the Infinity Mode
Using the Macro Mode
Using Focus Lock
E-62
E-63
E-64
E-65
E-65
E-66
E-67
E-67
Using Optical Zoom ................................................E-49
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-51
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-52
Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-53
Expanding the Focus Area
Camera Shake Indicator
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-68
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-69
Adjusting White Balance Manually
E-70
E-54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using AE Lock .........................................................E-71
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-72
Using the Histogram ...............................................E-74
Using Digital Zoom ..................................................E-75
Recording a Single Image (1-Image) .....................E-54
Previewing the Last Image Recorded
Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode E-55
E-54
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ...............E-76
Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library E-77
Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes
E-80
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes E-81
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Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-82
Attaching a Conversion Lens,
Full Auto
Program AE
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Speed Priority AE
Manual Exposure
E-82
Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................E-106
E-83
E-84
E-85
E-87
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens
E-106
Using a Filter
E-108
E-109 PLAYBACK
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode.......................E-88
Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .. E-89
Basic Playback Operation.....................................E-109
Playing a Movie ..................................................... E-110
Playing a Panorama .............................................. E-111
Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-112
Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-113
To configure AEB Mode settings
To record an image using AEB
E-89
E-90
Creating a Panorama ..............................................E-91
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-93
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................E-94
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
E-114
Specifying Image Size and Quality
E-94
Enhancing Certain Colors
Using the Filter Function
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
E-96
E-97
E-97
E-98
E-98
E-99
E-100
E-101
E-102
Displaying the Histogram and
Other Image Information ................................... E-115
Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-117
Resizing an Image ................................................ E-118
E-119 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-119
Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-120
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ...............E-121
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-122
Using the Remote Shutter Release ...................... E-103
Using an External Flash ........................................E-104
External Flash Unit Requirements
E-104
Attaching an External Flash Unit
E-104
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CONTENTS
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-140
E-124 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-123
Memory Card Data
DCF Protocol
Memory Card File Structure
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer
E-141
E-141
E-142
E-143
Folders
E-123
Files
E-124
Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-125
E-144
Protecting Selected Images
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
in Selected Folders
E-125
Using the HTML Card Browser .............................E-145
Specifying the Card Browser Type
Viewing Card Browser File Contents
Saving Card Browser Files
E-145
E-147
E-149
E-126
E-127
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
DPOF.....................................................................E-127
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders
Making DPOF Settings of All Images
on the Memory Card
E-128
E-129
E-150 REFERENCE
Camera Menus ......................................................E-150
E-129
REC mode
PLAY mode
E-150
E-151
PRINT Image Matching.........................................E-130
Mode Settings .......................................................E-152
E-131 OTHER SETTINGS
Settings in Each Mode
E-152
Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations
E-153
Changing the Menu Language .............................E-131
Full Auto Mode Settings ........................................E-154
Installing a Different Language Set
E-131
Menu Settings
Non-Menu Settings
E-154
E-154
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-135
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-155
Messages
E-158
E-136 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Specifications ........................................................E-160
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-136
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode
E-137
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-138
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INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference
Getting Ready
1
2
(page E-29)
(page E-37)
Load batteries.
Insert the memory card.
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
(page E-43)
Set the current time and date.
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INTRODUCTION
Recording an Image (page E-45)
5
1
Point the camera at the subject,
Remove the lens cap
from the lens.
compose the image on the monitor
screen, and press the shutter re-
lease button half way to focus the
image.
2
Align the exposure
mode dial with
(Full Auto Mode).
4
Align the power/func-
tion switch with
.
3
Align the drive mode dial
with
(1-Image).
6
After confirming that the Auto
Focus operation is complete (the
operation lamp lights green),
press the shutter release button
all the way down to record the
image.
Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through
the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight.
(page E-51)
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INTRODUCTION
Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page E-109)
1
Align the
power/function
switch with
.
2
Rock the control
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images on the
monitor screen.
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INTRODUCTION
Deleting an Image (page E-119)
1
4
Align the
power/function
switch with
Double check to
make sure that you
really want to
2
Rock the control
.
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images and
display the one you
want to delete.
delete the image
you selected.
• You can exit the image
delete operation by
pressing AE-L
.
5
Rock the control
button down to
select “Yes” and
then click the
3
Press AE-L
.
control button.
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INTRODUCTION
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility
for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility
for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise
through the use of the QV-4000.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility
for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a
result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be
sure to back up all important data on other media to protect
against its loss.
• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
• CompactFlashTM and the
logo are registered trade-
marks of SanDisk Corporation.
• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Other company, product and service names used herein
may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
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INTRODUCTION
• Focus area expansion
Features
Makes it easier achieve the focus you want.
• High-resolution 4.13-megapixel CCD
Record images that capture everything from delicate skin
tone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery.
• Image preview
Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded.
• 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen
• Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lens
Provides high contrast and captures the most delicate of
nuances.
• 9.6X seamless digital zoom
3X digital zoom, 3.2X digital zoom
• World’s first digital soft focus
Creates stunning effects for portraits and floral shots.
• External flash connectability
• Memory card image storage
Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM
Microdrive.
• Real-time histogram
Quickly and easily obtains exactly the exposure you want,
even under difficult lighting conditions.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
• Easy-to-understand control panel
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by pro-
fessional print services.
Aperture, shutter speed, focus and other settings can be
seen at a glance, even when the monitor screen is turned
off.
• Dual dial operation
A pair of dials helps to make drive mode and exposure
mode settings quick and easy.
• PRINT Image Matching support
Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting
and other camera setup information). A printer that sup-
ports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts
the printed image accordingly, so your images come out
just the way you intended when you recorded them.
• AF assist light
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
• Multi-area AF
Helps to prevent out-of-focus areas in an image.
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INTRODUCTION
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers
and other digital cameras.
• VIDEO OUT terminal
Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
• USB compatibility
Connects to your computer for quick and easy image ex-
change.
• Image management and manipulation software
The QV-4000 comes bundled with a CD-ROM that’s
packed with useful software: Photo Loader for transferring
images to your computer, Photohands* for editing and
printing images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching images
into panoramas. Other bundled...
* Windows version only.
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Recording Features
Best Shot Mode
Movie Mode
page E-76
page E-93
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Automatically records multiple images at different expo-
sure settings.
Five focus modes
Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro
page E-62 to E-65
Three metering modes
page E-89
Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
page E-68
Panorama Mode
Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama.
Five exposure modes
Full auto, Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed
priority AE, manual exposure
page E-82 to E-87
page E-91
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INTRODUCTION
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
Precautions
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug
the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera
under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec-
trical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke
coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO ser-
vice provider for repair. Never attempt your own mainte-
nance.
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-4000.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-
era” refer to the CASIO QV-4000 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating 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 your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
providers.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of
fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-
vider.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
accident.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor 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’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from the eyes of the subject.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted.
Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer-
ring them to personal computer memory.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
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INTRODUCTION
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C.
• 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
AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall
socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make
storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt
other image data already stored in camera memory.
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-
wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, conden-
sation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal
components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the
camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that
might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much
warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the
plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to
reach the same temperature as the new location.
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INTRODUCTION
Lens Precautions
About the camera’s backlight…
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-
fere 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 lens of this camera extends from its body when you
turn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Take
care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, and
never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact
with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before
turning on the camera.
• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to
provide the back lighting for its LCD.
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the
camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-
vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will
be charged for this replacement.
• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-
function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-
peratures.
• If you align the power/function switch with
while the
lens cap is on the lens, the message “LENS CAP” appears
on the display and camera power turns off automatically. If
this happens, remove the lens cap and try again.
• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its AC
adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the
lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Front
Indicator display
(page E-24)
Selector dial
Shutter release
button
(page E-45)
Viewfinder
(page E-51)
Power/function
switch
(pages E-35, 45)
AF assist light/
Self-timer lamp
(page E-26)
Flash
(page E-55)
Terminal panel cover
(page E-19)
Exposure sensor
(page E-60)
Lens
(page E-16)
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Back
Flash charge lamp
(page E-26)
MENU button
(page E-42)
(Self-Timer) button
(page E-52)
(Flash) button
(page E-55)
Operation/card
access lamp
(page E-25)
Zoom controller
(Enlarge/Nine Images)
(pages E-49, 75, 112, 113)
(Metering Mode)
button (page E-68)
WB (White balance)
button (page E-69)
Control button
FOCUS (Focus Mode)
button (page E-61)
PREVIEW button
(page E-54)
AE-L
(AE Lock/Delete)
Monitor screen
(page E-22)
DISP button
(page E-24)
button (pages E-55, 71, 119)
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Side
Bottom
Tripod
screw hole
Battery compartment
cover lock (page E-29)
DIGITAL terminal
(page E-103)
Diopter dial
(page E-51)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page E-136)
USB port
(page E-138)
Battery compartment
cover (page E-29)
DC IN 6V terminal
(page E-33)
External flash
sync terminal
(page E-104)
Open Terminal Panel Cover
Memory card slot
cover (pages E-37, 38)
Card slot cover
lock (pages E-37, 38)
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
■ Drive mode dial
Mode Dials
AEB
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Continuous Shutter recording
1-Image recording
page E-89
page E-88
page E-54
page E-93
page E-91
Drive mode dial
Movie recording
Panorama recording
■ Exposure mode dial
M
S
A
P
M Mode (Manual Exposure)
page E-87
page E-85
page E-84
page E-83
page E-82
page E-76
S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE)
A Mode (Aperture Priority AE)
P Mode (Program AE)
Full Auto Mode
Exposure mode dial
Best Shot Mode
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Using the Control Button
Control button
The control button is used to select menu items and execute
function. The following are the terms used in this manual to
describe control button operations.
Term
Rock
Meaning
Use your thumb to move the control button up,
down, left, or right.
Press the control button straight down until it clicks,
something like a computer mouse.
Click
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Monitor Screen Indicators
The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.
REC mode
Focus Mode indicator
Self-timer
10 SEC, 2 SEC
Multi-area Auto Focus
Exposure Mode indicator
M Mode: Manual Exposure
S Mode: Shutter Priority AE
A Mode: Aperture Priority AE
P Mode: Program AE
Spot Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Infinity
Drive Mode indicator
1-Image
CONTINUOUS
AEB
Macro
MOVIE
Metering Mode indicator
Full Auto Mode
Multi-pattern Metering
Center-weighted Metering
Spot Metering
PANORAMA
Best Shot Mode
Memory capacity
(Remaining number
of storable images)
Image size
2240 x 1680 pixels
2256 x 1504 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Camera shake indicator
Aperture value
Shutter speed value
•
An out of range
aperture or shutter
speed causes the
corresponding monitor
screen value to turn
amber.
AE lock indicator
Quality
FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF
Battery capacity
Focus frame
Focusing complete: Green
Focusing failed: Red
Image information
•
•
Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)
Panorama: number of images (P1 to P10)
EV value
•
•
Date and time
•
Today’s date appears for
about two seconds.
No memory card alert
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
PLAY mode
Flash On
Flash Off
Folder number
Red-eye reduction
•
Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire
(when auto flash is selected).
Image protection indicator
File number
Image size
Quality
File name/
File number
Date and time
Battery
capacity
Zoom bar
White balance indicator
•
Lower half indicates
optical zoom.
Daylight
Upper half indicates
digital zoom.
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Manual
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Indicator display
Screen
The indicator display located on the top of the camera also
shows various camera status indicators during image re-
cording. The indicator display comes in handy especially
when the monitor screen is turned off.
Use DISP to cycle through monitor screen information set-
tings as shown below.
Histogram display on
(pages E-74, 115)
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
DISP
Information display on
(pages E-22, 23)
DISP
DISP
Information display off
DISP
Multi-area AF
indicator
Multi-pattern Metering
indicator
Spot AF indicator
Manual focus indicator
Infinity indicator
Center-weighted
Metering indicator
Monitor screen off
MF
Spot Metering
indicator
IMPORTANT!
Macro mode indicator
Flash off indicator
Flash on indicator
Battery capacity
• The histogram is not displayed in the movie REC or
PLAY mode (pages E-93,110).
Line 2 Aperture value
Self-timer time settings
Exposure compensation
Red eye reduction
indicator
Remaining number of
images/File number
Shutter speed value/EV
value
Line 3
Line 1
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
PLAY mode
Operation Indicator Lamp
Lamp
Color
Flashing
Operation/card access lamp
One of the following operations is in progress:
delete, format, battery alert, card browser
generation.
The operation/card access lamp
shows the operational status of
the camera as described below.
Green
Red
Memory card is defective.
• The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) while
the monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.
Operation/card
access lamp
IMPORTANT!
REC mode
• Never open the memory card cover while the opera-
Lamp
Color
tion/card access lamp is flashing.
Flashing
One of the following operations is in progress: start
up, save (multiple), movie recording standby
Green
• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.
Partial press of the shutter release button
Lamp
Color
On
Green
Red
Auto Focus complete
Auto Focus operation failed
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Flash Charge lamp
AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp
Flash charge lamp
The flash charge lamp also lights
and flashes during a record op-
eration as described below.
The AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto
Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is
dim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until
the shutter releases during a self-timer operation.
REC mode
Lamp Color
Flashing
Flash is charging.
Amber
AF assist light/self-timer lamp
Partial press of the shutter release button
IMPORTANT!
Lamp Color
On
• Auto Focus using the AF assist light/ self-timer lamp is
possible when the distance from the camera to the
subject is less than about 2.5 meters.
Amber
Ready to fire.
• When the AF assist light operates while Multi-area AF
or Spot AF is specified as the focus mode, the camera
automatically assumes that focus area is the center
area for Spot AF. See pages E-62 and E-63 for more
information.
IMPORTANT!
• When batteries go low, the operation/card access
lamp and flash charge lamp flash amber for about one
second. After that, the camera powers down automati-
cally. If this happens, replace batteries as soon as
possible.
• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap
Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.
Using the Bundled Accessories
Attaching the Neck Strap
Attach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illus-
tration below.
Buckle
IMPORTANT!
Strap ring
Strap ring
• Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when
using the camera to protect against accidentally drop-
ping it.
• The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other application.
• Never swing the camera around by the neck strap.
• Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck
can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping
against other objects. It also creates the danger of the
camera becoming caught in a door or on other ob-
jects, resulting in personal injury.
• Keep the camera out of the reach of small children,
especially when the neck strap is attached. The neck
strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child
and create the risk of strangulation.
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Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring.
Using the Lens Cap
This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.
Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not
using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens
when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.
IMPORTANT!
• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed
to the lens.
Cap holder
Large loop
Small loop
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2. Load the batteries so their
Power Requirements
plus (+) and minus (–) ends
are facing as shown in the il-
lustration.
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you
use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.
I Batteries
• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6
• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
• Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batter-
ies: NP-H3
3. Close and press down on the
battery compartment cover
as you slide the battery
I Household Current
• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)
• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)
compartment cover lock in
the direction indicated by the
arrow to lock it.
Loading Batteries
Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading
or replacing batteries.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery
types specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.
1. On the bottom of the camera,
slide the battery compart-
ment cover lock in the
direction indicated by the
arrow and open the battery
compartment cover.
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● Battery Life Guidelines
— Recording one image per minute under the above con-
ditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that
noted above.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service
indicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.
Continuous
Playback
Continuous
Recording
● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
• Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page
Type of Operation
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries LR6
90 minutes
(540 shots)
E-55).
170 minutes
320 minutes
180 minutes
• You can also use the power save settings (page E-35) to
protect against wasting battery power when you forget to
turn off the camera.
• You can also conserve battery power by using DISP to turn
off the monitor screen.
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
180 minutes
(1,130 shots)
AA-size Ni-MH
Batteries NP-H3
100 minutes
(600 shots)
• The above values are approximations only.
• The above guidelines are based on the following battery
types:
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA
Lithium: Energizer
* Battery life varies with brand.
• Values are based on continuous recording under the fol-
lowing conditions.
— Flash turned off
● Alkaline Battery Life
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 con-
ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries
or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat-
teries.
— One switch between telephoto and wide-angle with the
zoom controller per image
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The following examples show how alkaline battery life
I About rechargeable batteries
changes under different shooting conditions.
Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are
specifically recommended for this camera. Proper camera
operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batter-
ies are used.
Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery
life.
AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick
Charger Set : BC-1HB4
Conditions
• Temperature: 25°C
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4
• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,
and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex-
tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im-
age recording, power off)
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at
all times, for both charging and powering the camera.
Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall
battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.
• Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in
the camera.
• Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots)
Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Conditions
• Temperature: 0°C
• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,
and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex-
tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im-
age recording, power off)
• Flash on
Approximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots)
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• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use
Battery Handling Precautions
it for more than two weeks.
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak
or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your
camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions
to avoid problems with batteries.
• Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never al-
low direct connection between two ends of a battery, and
never try to take batteries apart.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them
by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can
cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries
from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
• The batteries that power the camera normally become
warm as they discharge.
• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type
lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell
batteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-
teries with new ones. Doing so can result in
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
danger of fire or personal injury.
CAUTION
• Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus
(–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as
noted by the markings on the camera itself.
Improper loading of batteries can result in
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
danger of personal injury or soiling of objects
nearby.
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Low Battery Indicator
Using AC Power
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat-
tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos-
sible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera
Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a
household power outlet.
while the battery level is
cally turn off.
, camera power will automati-
Battery
High
Low
Capacity
Monitor
Screen
DC IN 6V
(AC power terminal)
Indicator
Display
• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)
• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)
The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a
charger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. It
comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy-
dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used
with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V
AC.
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• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-
AC Adaptor precautions
ing the adaptor.
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.
Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-
trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor
specified for this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be-
come cut or damaged, do not place heavy ob-
jects on it, and keep it away from heat. A dam-
aged power cord creates the risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord,
or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull-
ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec-
trical shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electrical
shock.
• 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 dis-
connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging
the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with-
out first turning power off.
• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended
periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.
• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor
from the AC outlet.
• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor
powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged
into the camera.
• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever
it is connected to a computer.
CAUTION
• Do not overload extension cords or wall out-
lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from an authorized CASIO ser-
vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord
creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Save Settings
Rotate the power/function switch to turn camera power on
and off.
The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto
power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery
power.
AUTO POWER OFF
Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is
performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC
mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of
two or five minutes.
: Turns on power and enters the REC mode.
: Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.
OFF : Turns off power.
SLEEP
The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is
performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and
restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1
minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or
you can turn off this setting entirely.
IMPORTANT!
• Never align the power/function switch with
the lens cap is on the lens.
• Never align the power/function switch with
while
while
the lens is facing downwards towards the ground.
• To restore camera power after it has been turned off
by auto power off, rotate the power/function switch to
OFF and then back to
or
.
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• In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is
To configure power save settings
fixed at five minutes.
• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.
1. Align the power/function switch with
2. Press MENU.
.
• Performing any button operation while the monitor is
asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal
operation.
3. Rock the control button up or down to select
“Power Save” and then rock the control button
to the right.
• The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have
“2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This
means that the camera turns off if you do not perform
any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.
4. Rock the control button up or down to select
the item whose settings you want to change,
and then rock the control button to the right.
• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any
one of the following conditions.
— While a slideshow is playing
•
To make auto power off settings, select “Auto Power Off”.
— When you are performing operations on a com-
puter connected to the camera’s USB port
• To make sleep settings, select “Sleep”.
— While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera
5. On the screen that appears, rock the control
button up or down to make the setting you
want, and then click the control button to apply
it.
Auto power off settings: “2 min” “5 min”
Sleep settings: “Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”
6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
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2. With the side of the memory card that has an
Memory Cards
arrow marked facing towards the memory card
slot cover, slide the card into the camera as far
as it will go.
This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card
(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM Microdrive for image storage. Note
that all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer both
to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM Microdrive, unless
specifically noted otherwise.
• If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding
the memory card into the slot.
Eject button
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off
before you insert or remove a memory card.
• When inserting a memory card into the camera, make
sure its correct side is facing up and that you insert its
terminal end into the camera. Trying to force a card
into the camera can damage the card and the camera.
Side marked
with arrow
should face the
memory card
slot cover.
Side marked
with arrow
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction
indicated by the arrow and open the memory
card slot cover.
Memory
Card slot
cover lock
card slot
cover
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5. Close the memory card slot cover.
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction
indicated by the arrow and open the memory
card slot cover.
IMPORTANT!
• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.
Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc-
tion.
2. Press the eject button so it
extends from the camera.
• Should water or any other foreign matter get into the
memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug
the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or
nearest CASIO Service Provider.
Eject button
• Never eject the memory card while the card slot is fac-
ing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the
memory card falling, which can corrupt data or dam-
age the memory card.
3. Press the eject button once
again to eject the card.
• Never remove the memory card from the camera
while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do-
ing so can cause loss of recorded images or corrup-
tion of memory card data.
4. Remove the memory card.
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1. Align the power/function switch with
2. Press MENU.
or
.
Formatting a Memory Card
You can format a memory card to delete all of the data
stored on it.
3. Select “Format” and then rock the control but-
ton to the right (page E-42).
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the
card, even if some or all of the images are protected
(page E-125).
• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode
scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and
stored on the card. After formatting the card, you have
to import the Best Shot scene files you want to the
memory card (page E-77).
4. In response to the confirmation message that
appears, rock the control button up or down to
select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit and then
click the control button.
Yes : Formats the memory card.
No : Does not format the memory card.
• Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-
not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-
firm that you no longer need the data stored in a
memory card before formatting it.
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• Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you
Memory Card Precautions
suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORD
ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or for
newly purchased memory cards.
• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a
memory card is installed in it.
• Be sure to use only CASIO or SanDisk CompactFlash
cards, or an IBM Microdrive. Proper operation is not guar-
anteed with other memory cards.
• Before starting a format operation, switch to AC adaptor
power or load a new set of recommended batteries into the
camera.
• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe-
nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of data
stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al-
ways make backup copies of important images on other
media.
• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting
the memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes all
images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to
copy the images you want to keep to the computer’s hard
disk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be record-
ing images where you do not have access to a computer, it
is a good idea to take along an extra memory card or two
just in case you experience an unexpected memory card
problem.
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• A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a
IBM Microdrive Precautions
CompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive is
used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline
batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery
brands can result in batteries going dead right after you
install new ones. Whenever using a Microdrive, we recom-
mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat-
teries or lithium batteries to power the camera.
• When battery power is low, the amount of time required
between shots may become longer. This longer interval is
designed to protect the Microdrive.
Compatibility of the camera with the IBM Microdrive has
been confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note the
following important points whenever using the IBM
Microdrive.
• Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that
comes with the Microdrive before using it.
• Note that the Microdrive becomes hot during normal use.
Take care when removing it from the camera.
• Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the
Microdrive when it is removed from the camera. Strong
pressure can damage internal components and cause mal-
function.
• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im-
pact while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do-
ing so can cause malfunction of the Microdrive.
• The Microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping
the camera can result in malfunction of the Microdrive,
even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care
when handling the camera while the Microdrive is installed.
• The Microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because
of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to
perform.
In case of Microdrive malfunction....
• Contact your original Microdrive retailer or the contact
point noted in the Microdrive documentation.
• CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance
support for the Microdrive.
• Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data
loss you may suffer while using the Microdrive.
• This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card
and the Microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a
Microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than
ejecting a CompactFlash card.
• The Microdrive may not operate properly in areas where
barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should
avoid using it at high altitudes.
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If you want to do this:
Select a menu item
Do this:
Menu Screens
Rock the control button
up or down.
Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of
the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY
mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera-
tion in the REC mode as an example.
Display details of the selected
menu item
Rock the control button
to the right.
Execute the selected item
Click the control button.
Back step to the previous screen Press MENU.
1. Align the power/function switch with
.
• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align
the power/function switch with
3. Rock the control button up or down to select
the menu item you want, and then rock the
control button to the right.
.
2. Press MENU.
• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-150 for more informa-
tion about menu contents.
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Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Current Date and Time
Use the following procedures to set the current date and
time, and to select the date format.
When you record an image, the time and date the image was
shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s
built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to
“stamp” the date and time inside the image (page E-100).
1. Align the power/function switch with
2. Press MENU.
or
.
3. Select “Date” and then rock the control button
to the right.
IMPORTANT!
4. Select “Adjust” and then rock the control but-
ton to the right.
• The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is
left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power
being supplied. If this happens, restore power and
make new time and date settings before using the
camera again.
5. Select and change the digits on the screen to
set the current date and time.
• A flashing time display indicates that the time and date
(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure
on this page to make the correct time and date set-
tings.
• If you do not set the camera’s built-in clock to the cur-
rent date and time, all images are recorded with the
default date and time, which probably is not your cor-
rect current date and time. Be sure to correctly set the
clock before you use the camera.
Purple
selection
boundary
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If you want to do this:
Do this:
Selecting the Date Format
You can use the following procedure to select one of the
three different date formats.
Rock the control button
to the left or right.
Move the selection boundary
Increase or decrease the value
where the selection boundary is
located
Rock the control button
up or down.
1. Align the power/function switch with
2. Press MENU.
or
.
6. Click the control button to apply your settings.
7. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
3. Select “Date” and then rock the control button
to the right.
4. Select “Date Style” and then rock the control
button to the right.
5. Rock the control button up or down to select
the setting you want to use, and then click the
control button to apply it.
Example: October 23, 2001
Year/Month/Day: 01/10/23
Day/Month/Year: 23/10/01
Month/Day/Year: 10/23/01
6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic
camera settings.
5. Compose the image as you view it on the moni-
tor screen.
Using the Full Auto Mode
The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices
to record good-looking digital images every time. The cam-
era makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and other
settings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.
• If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to compose
the image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.
1. Before turning on the camera, remove its lens
cap.
6. Press the shutter release
button about half way and
hold it there to perform
auto focus.
2. Align the exposure mode dial with
Auto Mode).
(Full
3. Align the drive mode dial with
4. Align the power/function
(1-Image).
Shutter release button
• Pressing the shutter release button causes the focus
frame to appear on the monitor screen (page E-62).
switch with
.
: Turns on power and
enters the REC mode.
: Turns on power and
enters the PLAY mode.
OFF : Turns off power.
• Multi-area Auto Focus (page E-62) automatically fo-
cuses the image and displays shutter speed and aper-
ture values.
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• You can find out the status of
the Auto Focus operation by
checking the color of the
focus frame and the status of
the operation/card access
lamp.
7. After confirming that
the image is in focus,
press the shutter
release button all the
way down to record the
image.
Operation/card
access lamp
• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer
from which they are stored to the memory card. You
can continue to shoot consecutive images as long as
there is space available in the buffer.
If you see this:
It means this:
Focus frame: Green
Operation/card access lamp:
Green
The image is in focus.
• The number of images you can store in the camera
depends on the storage medium and the image quality
setting (page E-94) you are using.
Focus frame: Red
Operation/card access lamp:
Red
The image is not in focus.
• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release
button gently.
• Take care that you do not
block the lens or the
sensors with your fingers
as you hold the camera.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
IMPORTANT!
• In any of the following cases, the message “One mo-
Recording Precautions
• Never remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the AC
adaptor, or remove the memory card from the camera
while it is saving images to its memory card. Doing so not
only causes a loss of the image being saved, it can also
corrupt images already stored on the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
ment please...” appears on the display after you
record each image as it is saved to the memory card.
— When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) im-
ages (page E-95)
— When you are recording a movie or panorama
(pages E-91, 93)
— When you are recording using certain Best Shot
scene setups (page E-76)
— When the
low battery indicator is on the dis-
play while you are using a CompactFlash card
(page E-33)
Focusing
— When the
low battery indicator is on the dis-
The Full Auto Mode uses Multi-area AF, which measures
three distances and automatically focuses on the subject
nearest to the camera. Note that the focusing range is ap-
proximately 30 cm to ∞.
play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page
E-33).
• Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a
number of camera settings to be made automatically
in accordance with shooting conditions. See “Full Auto
Mode Settings” on page E-154 for more information.
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot select a different focusing method when
using the Full Auto Mode (Page E-61).
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About Auto Focus
Image Recording when the Batteries are Low
Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects
listed below.
To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each im-
age is recorded directly to the memory card (without going
into the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as
lower. The message “ Press to cancel save” appears
on the monitor screen during the save operation under this
condition. As long as you do not press DISP, the save opera-
tion continues and takes a few seconds to complete.
or
• 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
Pressing DISP while the “
Press to cancel save” is on
the monitor screen cancels the image save operation.
• Moving subjects
• If you have a Microdrive loaded in the camera, the above
message appears whenever the battery level is indicated
Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is
unsteady or shaking.
as
or lower.
• The message “
Press to cancel save” also appears
I Fixed Focusing Distances
momentarily during save operations in the Panorama
Mode, Movie Mode, and when you are using certain Best
Shot scene setups. In this case, this message does not in-
dicate that battery power is low.
• Depending on actual conditions, a green operation/card
access lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee
that the image is in focus.
• The message described above does not appear while the
monitor screen is turned off.
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using Optical Zoom
• The actual image is recorded and saved in accordance
with the image quality setting currently selected on your
camera. The image recorded on the memory card has
much better resolution and detail than the REC mode
monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re-
sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,
which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im-
age.
Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis-
tance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factor
ranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).
1. Align the power/function switch with
.
2. Push the zoom controller
upwards towards
(telephoto)
on the subject, or down-
wards towards (wide-
angle) to zoom out.
to zoom in
Zoom controller
(telephoto)
(wide-angle)
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NOTES
• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens
aperture value.
• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the
aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher opti-
cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value
(smaller aperture).
• Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to
avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
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• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in
Using the Viewfinder for Recording
viewfinder screen to your eyesight.
The illustrations below show what you see when you look
through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.
Focus Frame
Focus Range
Frame
Diopter Dial
IMPORTANT!
• Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the
camera is turned off or in the PLAY mode.
Short distance to subject
Note that the focus range frame is valid for subjects that are
about three meters away. A different focus range is used for
subjects that are closer or farther away. Because of this, you
should change to the Manual Focus Mode (MF) or Macro
Mode ( ) whenever the distance between the camera and
the subject is 30cm or less (pages E-64, 65).
• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the
camera is in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode. Use
the monitor screen to compose images in the Manual Fo-
cus Mode or Macro Mode.
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Self-timer Time Settings:
Each press of cycles through the available self-
timer settings described below.
Using the Self-timer
You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.
To do this:
Select this setting:
No display
1. Align the power/function switch with
.
Turn the self-timer off
2. Press to select the self-
timer time you want.
Record 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
10SEC
Record two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
2SEC
3. Press the shutter release button to start the
self-timer countdown.
Self timer
Time
• The AF assist light/self-timer lamp flashes as the sec-
onds are counted down. If you have the monitor
screen turned on, the seconds are counted down on
the screen.
• To stop a countdown part way through, press the shut-
ter release button.
NOTES
• The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use a
slow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer at
the same time.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
Continuous Shutter Mode.
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— When recording portrait orientation images, position
Camera Orientation Detection
the camera so it is standing up as straight as possible,
as shown in the illustration below. Holding the camera
at an angle can cause sensor errors. As a general
rule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20
degrees off of vertical.
The camera automatically
detects whether it is
oriented vertically or
horizontally when you
record an image, and
stores the orientation
along with the image data.
When you display the images on the camera’s monitor
screen, they are automatically oriented correctly as you
recorded them. You can also configure the bundled Photo
Loader application (page E-138) so it automatically positions
each image using the orientation data stored with it.
IMPORTANT!
— Tilting the camera too far upwards or downwards can
also cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not
allow the camera to point more than about 60 degrees
up or down.
• Note that all images are displayed on the camera’s monitor
screen using standard horizontal orientation during fast
scrolling of images, on the 9-image screen, and on all im-
age selection menu screens.
• Note the following precautions to ensure that the sensor
built into the camera can correctly detect the orientation of
the camera.
— Make sure you are holding the camera still when re-
cording images. Camera movement can cause sensor
errors.
— The camera orientation sensor does not work with
movie images.
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