Casio Digital Camera QV 5500SX User Manual

QUICK REFERENCE

LCD Digital Camera

Loading Batteries (page 31)

QV-5500SX

Be sure to load the four AA size batteries that come with the camera before using it.

Owner’s Manual

Press the battery compartment

lock on the bottom of the camera

(1) to open the battery compart-

ment cover (2).

Load four batteries and close the battery compart-

ment cover.

If you need help with

your camera, please

call: 1(800)435-7732

• Be sure to use alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH batteries. Never use manganese batteries.

• Press down on the battery compartment cover at the point marked A in the above illustration until the

cover locks into place with a click.

QUICK REFERENCE

Recording Images (page 38)

Playing Back Images (page 65)

Be sure to correctly set the clock before recording images (page 36).

Slide the POWER Switch

to the right to turn on the

Slide the POWER Switch to the right.

After composing the

• The image you recorded appears on the monitor screen.

image on the monitor

screen, press the shutter

button about half way and

camera.

Remove the

lens cap.

hold it there.

* The camera’s Auto Focus feature

automatically focuses the image.

Use [+] and [–] to scroll

through the images stored

in camera memory.

Operation

lamp

After confirming that the

Auto Focus operation is

complete (the operation lamp

lights green), press the

shutter button.

Slide the Function

Switch to PLAY.

Slide the Function

Switch to REC.

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FEATURES

2X or 4X zoom

Macro Feature

Self-timer

Timer

Movie and panorama images (pages 51, 53)

Movie Play

includes a buffer

that lets you

capture images of

events that

occurred before

you pressed the

shutter release.

Quick Shutter

Hold down the shutter button to record high-resolution

images at a rate of one image per 0.5 second.

Quick View

View high-resolution images on the built-in monitor screen

at a rate of two frames per second.

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A built-in function

lets you combine up to nine images

into breathtaking panoramas.

Multiple Exposure

Simple image management (page 91)

Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memory

card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all

images on a card quickly and easily.

Easy-to-understand graphic interface

All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in-

teractive menu screens. CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD

makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be-

fore.

Night Scene

CASIO original metering system

Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.

Megapixel CCD

Images are recorded by a 1.31-megapixel CCD for amazing

resolution and clarity.

PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,

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 electrical

shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming

from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro-

vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• 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 air craft or in any other

areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an

accident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can

cause the 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.

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions

whenever using the QV-5500SX.

Date and Time Stamping

Display Zoom

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-

era” refer to the CASIO QV-5500SX Digital Camera.

99/5/12

• 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.

• 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.

page 36

page 70

Multi-image Screen

Folder Storage

FOLDER

page 71

page 75

Slide Show

Image Protection

• 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.

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the

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.

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PRECAUTIONS

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

Condensation

About the camera’s backlight…

• 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.

Monitor Screen

Recording

The image shown on the monitor screen during recording is

intended for composition purposes only, so its resolution

does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The im-

age is recorded in accordance with the resolution setting

made with the procedure under “Resolution Settings” on

page 45. Monitor screen refresh speed varies according to

the relative brightness of the subject.

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

wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is

the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or

on interior components. Condensation can cause 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 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. If con-

densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam-

era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a

few hours.

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

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

•

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.

Playback

• This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images

during playback. Because of this, the playback image that

initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the

full resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at

the image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and

shows the image in its full resolution.

• The message “PREVIEW” appears on a TV or CRT screen

when a preview image is on the screen during output to the

VIDEO OUT terminal.

Lens

• Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger-

prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur-

face with your fingers.

• Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt

and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.

UNPACKING

PRECAUTIONS

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF

THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are

included with your camera.

If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

Connecting the Strap

Declaration of Conformity

Pass the wrist strap through the hole on the side of the cam-

era as shown in the illustration.

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 in-

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

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

Camera

Soft case

Model Number:

Trade Name:

Responsible party:

Address:

QV-5500SX

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

CASIO INC.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

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.

Lens cap

Strap

attached to the lens

Adjusting the Length of the Strap

Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap. This way

you can make it a short hand strap, or a longer shoulder or

neck strap.

•

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 WARNING

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

QV-5500SX

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection

to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission

limits.

Video cable

Manual

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

----- THE CAMERA TO

THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE

----- THE CAMERA TO PROPER TERMINAL OF COMPUTER

VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF

COMPUTER

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GENERAL GUIDE

UNPACKING

IMPORTANT!

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

Using the Soft Case

• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever

using the camera to protect against accidentally drop-

ping it.

Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.

Lens

MEMORY card slot cover

(page 27)

Flash

(page 43)

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam-

era only. Do not use for any other application.

• Never swing the camera around by the 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.

Exposure sensor

Distance sensor

Shutter button

(page 38)

Monitor screen

facing down

MENU button

(page 23)

Using the Lens Cap

Make sure the “CASIO” name on the lens cap is horizontal

when you attach the cap to the lens. The cap does not fit

securely and may fall off if attached with the “CASIO” name

at an angle.

Lens

Loop

AC Power terminal

(page 33)

The soft case protects the camera against damage when it is

dropped. Be sure to pass the strap through the loop on the

soft case and keep the camera in its case when you are not

using it.

VIDEO OUT terminal

(page 82)

Self-timer lamp

(page 21)

DIGITAL terminal

(page 83)

Terminal panel cover

(page 20)

GENERAL GUIDE

Bottom

Top and Display

(MACRO · SELF-TIMER) button

Battery compartment cover

(page 2)

(pages 50, 57)

Power/card access lamp

(page 21)

Tripod hole

ZOOM button

(page 49)

Viewfinder

(page 40)

MODE button

(page 22)

Battery compartment lock

(page 2)

Operation lamp

(page 21)

[+]

[–]

(FLASH/FOLDER)

button

(pages 43, 75)

Opening the

Terminal Panel

Cover

LCD

(page 25)

POWER switch

(page 38)

Function switch

(page 38)

DISP button

(page 25)

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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES

GENERAL GUIDE

Operation lamp

Record Mode

Use the Function Switch to switch between the REC and

REC Mode Screen

Lamps

PLAY Modes.

• The power/card access lamp is lit

whenever power is turned on, re-

gardless of whether the monitor

screen is on or off.

• The power/card access lamp

flashes green while the memory

card is being accessed. Never re-

move the memory card while the

power/card access lamp is flash-

ing.

Pressing the MODE button while in the REC Mode displays

the Record Menu. Use [+] and [–] to bring the icon of the

function you want to the bottom of the dial, and then press

the shutter button.

Lamp

Color

Flashing

REC

Function

switch

Green

Auto Focus operation

complete

Please wait

(after power on)

PLAY

Image store

operation in progress

Power/card

access lamp

Remaining

number of

pages

• Use the REC Mode to record still images, movies, and pan-

orama images.

• Use the PLAY Mode to view and edit images.

Amber

Red

Exposure warning

Cannot focus

Flash is charging

Memory error

• The Self-timer lamp flashes when

the self-timer is performing a timer

operation prior to releasing the

shutter.

Memory full

Cannot charge the flash

Playback Mode (when connecting video cable)

Lamp

REC Mode Indicators

Flashing

Self-timer lamp

Color

AEB

page 55

SINGLE

page 38

page 48

page 51

page 53

page 56

AEB

Green

Playing back

Please wait

(after power on)

• The Operation lamp shows the op-

erational status of the camera as

described below.

CONTINUOUS

MOVIE

CUSTOM

pages 35,64

page 58

Red

Low battery

TIMER

PANORAMA

NIGHT SCENE

page 54

Low Battery Warning

MULTIPLE

EXPOSURE

Operation lamp

Flashes for about 3 seconds, after which camera power

turns off automatically.

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES

View Menu

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES

Set Up Menu

PLAY Mode Screen

Zoom

Zooms in on a specific area of

an image.

page

Card Browser

Generates an HTML file.

page

Pressing the MENU button while in the PLAY Mode displays

the Playback Menu.

4 Images

9 Images

Slide Show

Displays 4 images on a single

screen.

page

Format

Formats a memory card.

page

1. Use [+] and [–] to select the category you want,

and then press the shutter button.

Displays 9 images on a single

screen.

page

Date

Stamps the date and time on an

image.

page

2. Use [+] and [–] to select the function you want,

and then press the shutter button.

Automatically scrolls through

images.

page

Screen Saver

Video Out

Language

Protects the screen against im-

age “burn in.”

page

Converts an image to a format

for video output.

page

Tools Menu

Changes the screen text lan-

guage.

page

Protect

Protects an image against dele-

tion.

page

Function

Move

Moves an image to another

folder.

page

Delete Menu

Select

Group

Groups images into a movie or

panorama.

pages

67,69

Use these functions when delet-

ing images.

page

Category

Folder

All

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MONITOR SCREEN

Pressing DISP causes various

Screen when shutter is pressed half way

Recording Mode

Playback Mode

indicators to appear on the

monitor screen. If the monitor

screen is turned off, press DISP

to turn on the monitor screen.

To turn off the monitor screen,

press the DISP button the re-

quired number of times. You

can then use the viewfinder to

compose images. Turning off

the monitor screen conserves

battery power.

Flash Mode (

)

Self-timer

Recording Mode

Zoom factor

Folder name

Protect indicator

Pages

Macro mode

indicator

Mode

(Super Fine)

Folder name

Remaining

Flash Mode

Auto

Auto Focus Frame

• Focusing complete:

Green/White

• Focusing failed:

Red

None

(Fine)

Flash On

Flash Off

number of pages

(Normal)

(Economy)

Red-eye

reduction

Mode

(Super Fine)

Flash indicator appears to indicate that flash will be fired

(when auto flash is selected).

Camera shake

indicator

(Fine)

(Normal)

(Economy)

Spot metering

area

DISP

Battery capacity

Date and time

(date and time of recording)

DISP button

Changing the Display Language

Use the following procedure to switch the display language

between English and Japanese.

Manual mode

indicator

EV shift

Image data*

Date and time

This information appears for two or

three seconds, and then disappears.

Battery capacity

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

* This area shows the movie length in seconds, the number of images making up a pan-

orama or the buffer status when using Quick Shutter.

3. Select “Set Up”

4. Select the display language you want.

“Language”.

MEMORY CARDS

This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash cards) for

image memory.

Use the procedure below to insert the memory card into the

camera before you try to use it for the first time.

IMPORTANT!

To insert a memory card into the camera

To remove a memory card from the camera

• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.

Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc-

tion.

• 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.

• Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot

is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of

the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im-

age data on the card.

1. Open the memory card

slot cover.

1. Open the memory card

slot cover.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off

before you insert or remove a memory card.

• The power/card access lamp flashes green while the

memory card is being accessed. Never remove the

memory card while the power/card access lamp is

flashing.

• When inserting a memory card into the camera, make

sure that the card is oriented correctly. Make sure that

the correct side of the card is facing up, and that you

insert the correct end of the card into the camera.

2. Press the eject button

so it extends from the

camera.

Surface marked

with arrow

2. As shown in the illustra-

tion, slide the memory

card into the slot and

push it in as far as it will

go.

3. Press the eject button

once again to eject the

card.

Eject button

4. Remove the memory

card.

3. Close the memory card

slot cover.

5. Close the memory card

slot cover.

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MEMORY CARDS

•

Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you

suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DE-

CODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images)

or newly purchased memory cards.

Memory Card Precautions

Memory Card Folder Precautions

Formatting a Memory Card

You can format a memory card to delete all of the data

stored on it.

•

Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a

memory card is installed in it.

•

Folders (directories) are automatically created if the card

you are using does not already have similarly named fold-

ers (page 75).

•

Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards

(CF-4x/CF-8x/CF-15x/CF-30x/CF-48x). Proper operation

with other memory cards is not guaranteed.

Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new

batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect

the AC adaptor to power the camera. Interruption of cam-

era power during the format operation results in improper

formatting, making it impossible to use the memory card.

IMPORTANT!

•

Up to 250 images can be stored in a single folder. Though

it is possible to put more than 250 images into a folder on

your computer, the camera will not display images past

250.

• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the

card, even if some or all of the images are protected.

• 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.

•

Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe-

nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the

data stored on a memory card. Because of this, you

should always make backup copies of important images

on other media (magnetic optical disk, floppy diskette,

computer hard disk, etc.).

•

Image files in camera memory are assigned names made

up of the date (first five characters) plus a three-digit num-

ber and the extension JPG/AVI. Names do not change

when you move or delete folders.

Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting

the memory card (page 97). 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 recording images where you do not have ac-

cess to a computer, it is a good idea to take along an extra

memory card or two just in case you experience an unex-

pected memory card problem.

To format a memory card

< Example >

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

001. JPG

Day:

Month:

01 to 31

to 9, A,

(OCT) (NOV) (DEC)

99, 00, 01 to 49

(2000)

3. Select “Set Up”

“Format”.

Year: 98,

4. In response to the confirmation message that

appears, select “YES” to start formatting the

card.

POWER SUPPLY

The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you

use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or

household AC current.

• Battery life varies with brand.

• Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol-

lowing condition.

• 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 this camera normally become

warm when they lose power. This does not indicate mal-

function.

Battery Handling Precautions

Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak

or burst and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note

the following important precautions to avoid problems with

batteries.

Flash turned off

Regardless of use of the camera’s flash, zoom function,

turning on and off the POWER Switch, as well as other oper-

ating conditions may affect the above values.

Using Batteries

See page 2 for details about how to load batteries into the

camera.

• 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.

Low Battery Indicator

G About rechargeable batteries

• Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that

are available from your dealer as options for this camera.

Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other re-

chargeable batteries are used.

• 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.

• Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they are

loaded in the camera.

Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set)/Quick

Charger Set BC-1HB4

Standard Battery Life

This camera can be powered using AA-size alkaline, lithium

or Ni-MH batteries.

The battery life reference 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 perform the amount of service

indicated. Battery life is reduced by low temperatures and

continued use.

The battery capacity indicator “

image information display is turned on) changes to “

whenever battery power goes low. If you continue to use the

camera while “ ” is on the display, camera power will au-

” (shown only while the

”

CAUTION

• Always make sure that the positive (+) and

tomatically turn off. If this happens, replace all four batteries

with new ones as soon as possible.

negative (–) 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, creat-

ing the danger of personal injury or soiling of

objects nearby.

Type of

Operation

AA-size Alkaline AA-size Lithium

AA-size Ni-MH

130 minutes

500 shots

Batteries LR6

Batteries FR6

Continuous

Playback

110 minutes

210 minutes

Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set) NP-H3P4

• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use

it for more than two weeks.

• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection

between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batter-

ies 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.

Continuous

Recording

GGTips for Prolonging Battery Life

300 shots

840 shots

• Use the

button to turn off the flash when you are not

• The above figures are approximations only.

• The above guidelines are based on the following battery

types:

using it.

Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA

Lithium:

Energizer

Ni-MH (Nickel-metal hydride): CASIO NP-H3

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POWER SUPPLY

• Always be sure to use the AD-C620 AC adap-

Auto Power Off

(Battery Powered Operation Only)

Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform

any camera operation for a specific period. See page 35 for

details about how you can specify the Auto Power Off time.

• To restore power, simply slide the POWER Switch again.

Power Save Settings

The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto

power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery

power.

Using AC Power

tor only. Using any other AC adaptor can cause

damage to the camera not covered by the war-

ranty.

• When unplugging the AC adaptor from the wall

socket, be sure to grasp the adaptor (not the

cord).

• Avoid any undue bending, pulling, and twisting

of the AC adaptor’s cord, and never try to

lengthen the cord by splicing it with other wire.

Use the optional AC adaptor (AD-C620) to power the cam-

era from standard AC power.

AC power

CAUTION

AC adaptor

terminal

SLEEP .................. The monitor screen enters a sleep state

if no operation is performed for a speci-

fied amount of time in the Record Mode.

Full power is restored when you press

the shutter button. 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!

The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the

following conditions.

• Be sure to turn power off before connecting or disconnect-

ing the adaptor.

AC outlet

• During Slide Show (page 72)

• 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. Even so, you run the risk of dam-

aging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adap-

tor without first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex-

tended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for

alarm.

• After use turn off the POWER Switch of the camera and

unplug adaptor from the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor

powered operations whenever the AC adaptor is plugged

into the camera.

• While the camera is being operated from a computer

or printer over a cable connection (pages 82, 83).

• Whenever the AC adaptor is connected to the camera.

AUTO

POWER OFF ........ Auto Power Off turns off camera power if

no operation is performed for a specified

amount of time. You can specify 2 min-

utes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes before

AUTO POWER OFF is triggered, or you

can turn off this setting entirely.

AC Adaptor precautions

• 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.

• AUTO POWER OFF takes priority when both SLEEP and

AUTO POWER OFF are both set for a 2-minute trigger

time. This means camera power turns off if no operation is

performed after two minutes.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become

CAUTION

damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a

replacement from an authorized CASIO ser-

vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre-

ates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever

it is connected to a computer.

SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME

POWER SUPPLY

Use the following procedures to set the current date and

To set the date and time

To set SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger times

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

Initializing Power Save Trigger Times

Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO

POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory de-

faults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes).

time, and to select the date format.

When you record an image, the time and date the image was

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

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.

2. Press the MODE button and then select

2. Press MENU.

IMPORTANT!

3. Select “Set Up”

“Date”

“Adjust”.

Note that performing the following procedure to initialize

the power save trigger time settings also initializes

mode memory (page 64).

IMPORTANT!

• 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.

• A flashing time display of 0:00 indicates that the time

and date (clock) settings have been cleared. Use the

procedure on this page to make the correct time and

date settings.

To initialize power save trigger times

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

time

date

2. Press the MODE button and then select

3. Select “Restore”.

3. Select “Power Save”.

4. Use [+] and [–] to select “Sleep” or “Auto

Power Off”.

4. Set the current date and time.

•

Use [+] and [–] to select the setting that is highlighted

on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter

button to advance to the next setting. Repeat this for

all of the settings on the monitor screen.

5. Select the trigger time you want to set.

6. When the settings are the way you want them,

press MENU.

5. After making all the settings on the monitor

screen, press MENU to register them.

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SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME

RECORDING

To select the date format

Using the Shutter Button

Basic Recording Operation

The following steps describe how to operate the shutter but-

ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image.

The following describes the basic operation for recording

images.

Example: May 12, 1999

You can select any one of the following formats for the above

date: 99/5/12, 12/5/99, 5/12/99.

1. Press the shutter button about half way.

1. Slide the Function

Switch to REC.

REC

• The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the im-

age.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

PLAY

2. Slide the POWER

Switch in the direc-

tion indicated by the

arrow.

3. Select “Set Up”

“Date”

“Style”.

2. Press the shutter button as far as it will go to

record the image.

•

The POWER Switch returns to its original position

when you release it.

•

If power turns off, slide the POWER Switch again to

turn it back on.

3. After composing the image

on the monitor screen,

press the shutter button

about half way and hold it

there.

4. Use [+] and [–] to select the date format you

want, and then press the shutter button.

•

The camera’s Auto Focus fea-

ture automatically focuses the

image.

RECORDING

•

The operation lamp lights green when the Auto Focus

operation is complete.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency

that cannot be detected by the human eye. When us-

ing the camera indoors under such lighting, you may

experience some brightness or color problems with

recorded images.

Close Up Range Frame

Using the Viewfinder for Recording

This frame shows the focus range when the distance from

the lens to the subject is 30 cm (11.8˝). You can use the

viewfinder for distances from 30 cm (11.8˝) to infinity. When

using Auto Focus, compose the subject so it is within the

Auto Focus Frame.

The illustrations below show what you see when you look

through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.

•

Take care to avoid blocking the lens with your fingers.

If you plan to use the viewfinder to compose the im-

age, press DISP several times until the monitor

screen turns off.

IMPORTANT!

Press

to enter the Macro Mode or use the Manual

Auto Focus Frame

Mode for distances less than 30 cm (11.8˝).

• Entering the Macro Mode automatically turns on the moni-

tor screen. Use the monitor screen to compose images in

the Macro Mode.

4. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation

is complete, press the shutter button all the

way down to record the image.

Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following

types of subjects.

• Solid color walls or objects with little contrast

• Strongly backlit objects

• Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects

• Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating pat-

terns

• Multiple images that are varying distances from the

camera

Focus range for 1m to ∞

•

Images you record are stored in the CAMERA folder.

See page 75 for information about how you can

change to another folder to store images.

Close Up

Range

Frame

Focus

Range

Frame

•

After you record an image, the camera takes a few

seconds to store it in memory. If you try to change to

the Playback Mode while a save operation is in

progress, the message “Press DISP to cancel save”

appears on the monitor screen. Pressing DISP at this

time cancels the save operation.

Focus range for 30cm

• Subjects in poorly lit areas

• 4X zoom images

These cases may make it impossible for Auto Focus to focus

properly, which is indicated by the red operation lamp. When

this happens switch to the Manual Mode for focusing (page

50). The following are the fixed focusing distances when

Auto Focus is unable to focus.

Focus Range Frame

This frame shows the focus range when the distance from

the lens to the subject is 1 meter (3.3´) to infinity.

CAUTION

• Never open the battery compartment cover, discon-

nect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the

adaptor from the wall socket while the operation lamp

is flashing green. Doing so will not only make storage

of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt

other image data already stored in camera memory.

Well-lit Location: 1.5 meters (4.9´) minimum

With Flash:

1 to 2 meters (3.3´ to 6.6´)

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RECORDING

2. While keeping the shut-

ter button depressed

half way, move the cam-

era and compose the im-

age as you want.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

Using Focus Lock

Using Quick Shutter

Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object

that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech-

nique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move

the camera so the Auto Focus Frame is pointed at another

subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in

focus, even though a different object is within the Auto Focus

Frame.

• The Auto Focus Frame is shown on the monitor screen

only while the shutter button is being held half way down.

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.

Pressing the shutter button sequentially records images at

0.5-second intervals (when flash is turned off). You can use

quick shutter for recording up to six normal images or five

Night Scene Mode images.

2. On the Record menu (page 59), select “Record

Options 1” and then turn on “Quick Shutter”.

•

Turning on “Quick Shutter” causes “ćććććć” to ap-

pear under the image folder name.

IMPORTANT!

3. Press the shutter button.

• Note that you can use the viewfinder only (monitor

screen turned off) when recording images at a 0.5-

second interval. The interval is about one second

when the monitor screen is turned on.

• The power/card access lamp flashes while data is be-

ing written to the memory card. Never remove the

memory card from the camera while this lamp is flash-

ing.

• Do not perform an image record operation while the

low battery indicator “

result in failure of part of the image to be recorded.

• It takes about 60 seconds for six images to be stored

in memory.

3. Press the shutter button all the way down to

record the image.

•

The ć marks sequentially change to b marks as im-

ages are recorded.

•

Initially, images you record using quick shutter are

stored in a buffer. Any of the following conditions

causes images to be transferred from the buffer to the

memory card .

1. Align the Auto Focus

Frame with the subject

you want to lock on and

press the shutter button

half way down.

– Sliding the function switch to PLAY

– Pressing MODE or MENU

” is displayed. Doing so may

– When camera memory becomes full

– When the buffer becomes full (six images)

•

The Auto Focus frame turns

green or white when the im-

age is in focus.

RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• The monitor screen goes blank and the operation lamp

flashes amber while the flash unit is charging.

• The flash unit will not charge when battery power is

Using the Flash

low. The

indicator flashes red to warn you that the

• Never use the flash in areas where combustible or ex-

plosive gas is present. Doing so creates the danger of

fire and explosion.

You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur-

ing recording.

flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure

of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible

when this happens.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operat-

ing a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the

driver’s vision 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 dam-

age if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with

young children. When using the flash, the camera

should be at least one meter from the eyes of the sub-

ject.

• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or

light sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these

components and interfere with correct flash operation.

• Flash should be used for distances within the range of

about 0.7 meters to 2 meters (2.3´ to 6.6´). Flash does

not work well outside this range.

• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the cam-

era is not pointed directly at the subject or when the

subject is far from the camera.

• In the Red-eye Reduction Mode, the flash is fired au-

tomatically in accordance with exposure. Because of

this, the flash will not fire in a well-lit area.

• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so

the coloring of the recorded image may be affected by

sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illu-

mination in the immediate area.

1. Slide the Function

Switch to REC.

Operation lamp

2. Press

•

Each press of

cycles

through the flash mode in

the following sequence:

Camera Shake Indicator

button

The

(camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor

screen whenever flash is turned off and shutter speed is

slow.

Auto

Off

Red-

eye Reduction.

• If the camera shake indicator

appears, use the flash or

Indicator

None

Flash Mode

Description

use a tripod to steady the camera.

• Note that the camera shake indicator

in the Night Scene Mode (page 54).

does not appear

Auto Flash

Flash is automatically enabled and

disabled in accordance with expo-

sure conditions.

• Depending on operating conditions (type of battery

being used, temperature, etc.), it may take up to 10

seconds for the flash unit to charge.

Flash On

Flash Off

Flash is always fired, regardless of

exposure conditions.

Flash Indicator

When you press the shutter button half way, the flash icon

appears on the monitor screen to indicate that the flash will

fire when shutter button is pressed the rest of the way down.

• The flash is disabled during movie, continuous, and

Flash is never fired, regardless of

exposure conditions.

AEB recording. The

this condition.

indicator flashes to indicate

Red-eye

Reduction

Fires a pre-flash followed by re-

cording with flash, which reduces

the chance of red-eye.

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• The figures in the left are approximations only. The actual

number of images depends on image subject matter.

Use the procedure under “Record Menu” on page 59 for

details on changing the resolution modes.

• Note that the maximum number of images that can be

stored in a single folder is 250. Because of this, even if you

are using a card that allows storage of more than 250 im-

ages, the camera’s monitor screen will show capacity for

up to 250 images only. You will be able to store the addi-

tional images by changing to another folder.

Resolution Settings

Exposure Compensation

This camera features an program AE function that automati-

cally changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance

with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust

the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor

lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions.

The camera has four resolution modes: Super Fine ( ), Fine

( ), Normal ( ), Economy ( ).

• To determine the number of images that can be stored on a

memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities

in the table by the appropriate value.

• The actual number of images that can be stored in memory

cannot be specified precisely because the amount of

memory required for storage of each image differs accord-

ing to image contents.

To manually adjust the exposure

If the monitor screen is turned off, press the DISP button to

turn it on.

• The number of images that can be recorded may differ

when you use card browser (page 89).

3. After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter

button to record the image.

Setting Indicator

1. Set the Function Switch to REC.

NOTES

• Exposure compensation is generally expressed in

terms of an exposure compensation (EV) value. The

exposure compensation value is always set to zero

whenever you turn on the camera.

• Each press of [+] or [–] changes the exposure com-

pensation value by 0.5EV. A change in either direction

is indicated on the monitor screen by arrows pointing

left (negative correction) or right (positive correction).

• The normal maximum range for exposure compensa-

tion is –2EV to +2EV. Under certain conditions, how-

ever, the camera may impose lower maximum values

when exposure compensation would result in an im-

age that is too dark or too light.

Resolution

Super

Fine

2. Use [+] and [–] to perform exposure compensa-

tion.

Fine

Normal

Economy

•

Pressing [+] or [–] displays an EV indicator that shows

the current exposure compensation setting.

Number of Images

8MB memory card

•

Pressing [+] makes the image on the monitor screen

brighter. Use it to adjust for dim indoor lighting and

backlighting.

Number of Images

48MB memory card

(option)

123

207

342

•

Pressing [–] makes the image on the monitor screen

darker. Use it to adjust for bright sunlight.

File Size

(per image)

500KB

352KB

200KB

112KB

The EV indicator turns red whenever the compensa-

tion value is at its limit.

Computer

Output image

1280 x 960 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 640 x 480

pixels pixels pixels pixels

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

RECORDING

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• The exposure compensation value automatically re-

verts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed.

You can manually reset the exposure compensation

value by using [+] and [–] to change the value back to

zero, which is indicated when the EV indicator disap-

pears from the monitor. EV value is fixed during pan-

orama recording.

This section describes more advanced recording operations

that are also provided by this camera.

Use the monitor screen for zoom, macro, movie, panorama,

manual, timer and multiple exposure recording operations.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Press MODE, and then select (CONTINUOUS).

Continuous Recording Mode

Continuous Recording

Holding down the shutter button records up to six images at

0.5-second intervals.

IMPORTANT!

• The flash unit is disabled while Continuous Recording

is being used.

• Note that you can use the viewfinder only (monitor

screen turned off) when recording images at a 0.5-

second interval. The interval is about one second

when the monitor screen is turned on.

3. Compose the image and then record it.

• The power/card access lamp flashes while data is be-

ing written to the memory card. Never remove the

memory card, batteries or AC adaptor from the cam-

era while this lamp is flashing.

• Do not perform an image record operation while the

low battery indicator “

” is displayed. Doing so may

result in failure of part of the image to be recorded.

• It takes about 60 seconds for six images to be stored

in memory.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Macro Feature

IMPORTANT!

Using the Zoom Feature

Manual Focus

• The focus range for Auto Focus depends on the digital

zoom setting as shown below.

The zoom feature lets you move in closer on subjects that

are located far from the camera. You can select either 2X or

4X zoom. In both cases, images are Economy “ ” resolution

[VGA size (640 x 480 pixels)].

With the macro feature, you can record close up images of

subjects locate only 10cm (3.9˝) from the lens.

Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an im-

age.

• Auto Focus is disabled while the Macro feature is in use.

• With the macro feature, use the monitor screen to com-

pose the image. Do not use the viewfinder.

Digital Zoom

Focus Range

OFF

0.3m to ∞ (1.0´ to ∞)

0.5m to ∞ (1.6´ to ∞)

0.8m to ∞ (2.6´ to ∞)

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Use the Record Menu (page 59) to change the

“Focus” (Record Options 1) setting to

“Manual”.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Press ZOOM to display the current zoom set-

ting in the lower right of the monitor screen.

• The camera may not be able to focus on an image

within the Auto Focus frame if the subject is closer

than the distances noted above. In such a case, the

Auto Focus frame changes to white when you press

the shutter button half way.

2. Press

want to use.

Each press of

self-timer settings in the following sequence: SELF-

to display the macro setting you

•

Press ZOOM again to cycle through the zoom settings

until the one you want is on the monitor screen.

•

cycles through the macro and

TIMER “

”

MACRO “

”

MACRO + SELF-

”

Manual

Focus

indicator

Macro

setting

Zoom

setting

3. Manually measure the distance to the subject,

and then press [+] or [–].

•

This causes the current focus distance to appear on

the screen.

3. Compose the image and then record it.

3. After composing the image on the monitor

screen, press the shutter button all the way

down to record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Movie Recording

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

4. Use [+] and [–] to increase or decrease the dis-

tance value on the monitor screen, until the

one closest to distance you measured in step 3

is displayed.

4. Compose the image on the monitor screen and

then press the shutter button about half way.

You can record movies that are approximately 3.2, 6.4, or

9.6 seconds long. You can also specify the file format (JPEG

or AVI), and the image size (320 x 240 pixels or 160 x 120

pixels). For details, see “Record Menu” on page 59.

There are two types of movie recording: PAST and NOR-

MAL. PAST lets you capture images of events that occurred

before you pressed the shutter button while NORMAL

records what happens after you press the shutter button.

See “Record Menu” on page 59 for details on how to select

the movie length.

Movie

Recording

Mode

•

Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with

the movement of the subject.

•

The message “STAND BY” remains on the monitor

screen for a period that is equal to the movie length

you select (3.2, 6.4, or 9.6 seconds).

5. Press the shutter button.

•

The operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not

appear while manual focus is in use.

Recording is not performed if you press the shutter

button while this message is on the monitor screen.

3. Compose the image and then record it.

•

Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with

the movement of the subject.

• AVI files can be displayed and saved on a computer that is

set up to support use of CompactFlash cards. For such a

computer, install QuickTime 3, which comes bundled with

the camera.

•

See “Playing Back a Movie” on page 66 for details on

playing back a movie.

• AVI format movies cannot be displayed or saved on a com-

puter using the bundled PC link software.

PAST

NORMAL

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

5. Keep the camera pointed at the action you

want to record, and press the shutter button all

the way down when you want to end recording.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Use the Record Menu (page 59) to change the

“Mode” (Movie) setting to “Past”.

2. Press MODE and then select

(MOVIE).

•

If you selected a movie length of 9.6 seconds, for ex-

ample, pressing the shutter button records everything

that went on in front of the lens from about 9.6 sec-

onds ago up to the point you pressed the shutter but-

ton.

3. Press MODE and then select

(MOVIE).

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IMPORTANT!

3. Compose the image and then record it.

Panorama Recording

Night Scene Mode

• Flash is disabled during movie recording.

• Movie images that are uploaded to a personal com-

puter and then download back to the camera cannot

be played back as a movie. Uploading a movie image

to a computer ungroups it, so you will not be able to

play it back when you download it back to the camera

unless you re-group them using the procedure on

page 67.

•

The right edge of the previous image you recorded re-

mains on the monitor screen, so you can align it cor-

rectly with the next image.

With panorama recording you record a series of images and

then link them to create a single panoramic effect.

The Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas.

When recording images of people on a twilight or night time

background, you can use the flash in combination with the

Night Scene Mode for slow synchro recording.

From the second image onwards, aim the camera fur-

ther to the right and overlap the next image with the

previous one on the monitor screen.

Up to nine images can be grouped into a panorama.

Press MENU when you want to stop a panorama re-

cording operation.

NOTE

Aperture setting and white balance settings are locked

when you record the first image of a panorama, and

these settings are applied to all subsequent images in

that panorama.

Movie Length and Number of Images

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

Length

320 x 240

160 x 120

2. Press MODE and then select

(PANORAMA).

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

File Format: JPEG

3.2 seconds

•

If you want to link more than 9 images into a pan-

orama, upload the images to a computer and use your

computer application to link them.

6 sets (1088KB)

3 sets (2176KB)

2 sets (3264KB)

27 sets (272KB)

13 sets (544KB)

9 sets (816KB)

2. Press MODE and then select

(NIGHT SCENE).

6.4 seconds

Panorama

Recording

Mode

9.6 seconds

See “Panorama Playback” on page 68 for details on

playing back panoramas.

File Format: AVI

3.2 seconds

8 sets (896KB)

4 sets (1792KB)

3 sets (2100KB)

30 sets (224KB)

16 sets (448KB)

10 sets (672KB)

6.4 seconds

9.6 seconds

* When using 8MB CF card.

3. Compose the image and then record it.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Multiple Exposure

IMPORTANT!

3. Use [+] and [–] to move the image over which

you want to record another image to the center

of the monitor screen, and then press the shut-

ter button.

Using AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

• The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene

Mode, so you should be sure to use a tripod to hold

the camera steady. Note that the camera shake indi-

cator does not appear in the Night Scene Mode.

• Slow shutter speed also causes slow monitor screen

refresh. Because of this, the image recorded may be

slightly different from the image that was on the moni-

tor screen when you pressed the shutter button.

• Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience

problems, use manual focusing (page 50). There may

be some blurring of the image if the subject is fast

moving.

• In the Night Scene Mode, Quick Shutter records up to

five consecutive shots.

• The contrast of Night Scene Mode images is not af-

fected by changes made using the Record Menu's

Contrast (Record Settings) settings.

When AEB is turned on, the same image is recorded using

three different exposure settings.

• This feature records three images at exposures of –0.5EV,

±0EV, and +0.5EV.

Multiple exposure lets you record an image over another

one. You can record over an existing image already in

memory, or you can record two new images. You can also

use the Record Menu (page 59) to specify the brightness of

the combined images.

4. Use the semi-transparent image to compose

the new image, and then record it.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

To record two new images

2. Press MODE, and then select

AEB

1. Perform steps 1 through 2 under “To record a

new image over an existing image”.

To record a new image over an existing image

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Use [+] and [–] to move “Recording” to the cen-

ter of the monitor screen, and then press the

shutter button.

2. Press MODE, and then select

EXPOSURE).

(MULTIPLE

3. Record the first image.

•

This causes a semi-transparent version of the image

to remain on the monitor screen.

3. Compose the image and then record it.

•

Since the same image is recorded three times, the

record operation takes a bit longer than normal.

4. Use the semi-transparent image to compose

the new image, and then record it.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Timer

3. Press

4. Compose the image and then record it.

Using the Self-timer

•

Each press of

cycles through the macro and

•

When the start time you set is reached, the operation

lamp lights and image recording starts.

You can use the self-timer for either of the two following re-

cording operations.

You can use the timer to perform any one of the following

operations.

self-timer settings in the following sequence: SELF-

TIMER “

”

MACRO “

”

MACRO + SELF-

•

The monitor screen of the camera turns off between

shots of a timer operation. If you turn on camera

power during this time, the message “TIMER CAN-

CEL” appears and the timer operation is cancelled.

”

• Interval Recording

10-second recording .... Records about 10 seconds after

the shutter button is pressed. Use

this method when you want to be

included in the image that is re-

corded.

Use this method to record a series of images at fixed time

intervals.

Self-timer

setting

• Timer Recording

Use this method to record a single image after passage of

a fixed amount of time.

2-second recording ...... Records about two seconds after

the shutter button is pressed. Use

this method to avoid camera

movement caused when the shut-

ter button is pressed.

• Interval Timer Recording

Use this method to record a series of images at fixed time

intervals, starting after passage of a fixed amount of time.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

4. Compose the image and then record it.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

•

The self-timer lamp indicates the seconds as they are

counted down. In the case of 10-second recording,

the monitor screen automatically goes blank when the

countdown is started. The screen will turn back on af-

ter image recording is complete.

2. Press MODE, and then select

(TIMER).

2. Use the Record Menu (page 59) to set the self-

timer trigger time (Record Options 2).

3. Specify the number of images (Shots), the in-

terval between shots (Interval), and the record

start time (Start time).

•

To cancel ongoing Self-Timer operation, press the

shutter button.

•

Shots .......... 250 maximum

Interval ........ 1 to 60 minutes

Start time .... Current time to current time plus 24

The Interval cannot be specified when 1 is specified

for Shots.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Record Options 1

Movie

Color

Use this setting to select the basic coloring of the

image.

Record Menu

Use the Record Menu to make image quality, white balance,

movie length, and other settings.

Quick

Shutter

Use this item to toggle Quick Shutter recording on

and off. When turned on, you can take a series of

shots at 0.5 second intervals.

G Choices: Color, B/W, Sepia

File Format

Size

Use this setting to specify the file format of movies.

G Choices: AVI, JPG

Use this setting to specify the size of each movie

frame.

G Choices: Normal, Small

Normal... 320 x 240 pixels

Small ..... 160 x 120 pixels

Focus

Use this item to toggle between Auto and Manual.

Record Settings

Record Options 2

Quality

Use this setting to specify the quality of the image.

G Choices: Super Fine, Fine, Normal, Economy

(See page 45).

Metering

Use this setting to select the metering method.

G Choices: Multi, Center, Spot

Multi....... Takes readings across the entire im-

age, and provides balanced exposure

settings.

Center ... Takes reading at the center of the im-

age.

Spot ....... Takes reading at a very limited spot at

the center of the image. Peripheral

lighting does not affect this reading, so

exposure is based on the subject alone.

Self-timer

Grid

Use this item to set the self-timer trigger time as

either 10 seconds or 2 seconds.

Length

Mode

Use this setting to specify the length of a movie.

G Choices: 3.2, 6.4, 9.6 seconds

Use this setting to toggle a display grid on and off.

The grid can be helpful when composing an im-

age.

Sharpness

Use this setting to control the outline of a person's

face when recording a portrait.

G Choices: Hard, Normal, Soft

Hard ..... Hard outline

Use this setting to specify the movie mode.

G Choices: Normal, Past

Time Stamp

Folder

Use this setting to toggle date and time stamping

of images on and off. Note that the date and time

cannot be deleted from an image once it is

stamped.

Soft ....... Soft outline

Saturation

Contrast

Use this setting to control the depth of the colors of

an image.

G Choices: High, Normal, Low

High ...... High color saturation

Low ....... Low color saturation

White

Balance

Use this item to select the white balance setting

that makes the colors of the subject appear most

natural.

G Choices: Auto, Day Light, Shade, Tungsten,

Fluorescent, Manual

Use this item to specify the folder where recorded

images should be stored.

Multiple

Exposure

Use this setting to specify the brightness of two im-

ages combined using multiple exposure.

G Choices: Bright, Dark, Average

Bright uses the brightness of the brighter of the

two images.

Dark uses the brightness of the darker of the two

images.

Average uses the average brightness of the two

images.

Use this setting to control the brightness of image

colors. Night Scene images are not affected by

contrast settings.

Day Light ........ Outdoors

Shade ............. Blue tinted sunlight

Tungsten ........ Red tinted incandescent light

Fluorescent .... Green tinted fluorescent light

Manual ........... Sets up the camera for record-

ing of a white sheet of paper un-

der currently available light

(page 62).

G Choices: High, Normal, Low

High ...... High color brightness

Low ....... Low color brightness

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

5. Make the setting.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

4. Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet

of paper, press DISP to make the manual white

balance settings.

To make Record Menu settings

Performing Manual White Balance

•

If you want to change other settings, repeat steps 4

and 5.

Certain lighting conditions can cause Auto white balance to

take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the ad-

justable range (color temperature). If you suspect your cur-

rent lighting conditions are causing problems, try performing

manual white balance. This sets white balance to a level that

can be used under any lighting conditions.

The following procedure describes how to perform manual

white balance using a white piece of paper. For optimum re-

sults, you should use a special reflective plate that should be

commercially available from a local camera equipment

shop.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Press MENU.

•

Pressing the shutter button at this time returns the

camera to the white balance setting that was obtained

the last time you performed this manual white balance

procedure.

After you make the Record Menu settings you want,

select EXIT.

For the Focus, Metering, and White Blance settings,

you can use the procedure under “Customizing

Record Mode Power On Settings” on page 63 specify

whether or not settings should be retained when cam-

era power is turned off. All other settings are retained

when power is turned off.

3. Use [+] and [–] to select the category you want

to set.

5. The manual white balance procedure stops au-

tomatically when it is done.

•

If the manual white balance procedure does not end

automatically, press the shutter button to interrupt it.

Item

Category

6. After the camera finishes making the white bal-

ance setting, it returns to the screen in step 3

above. Select “Exit” to exit the manual white

balance procedure.

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Record Options 1”

“Manual”.

“White Balance”

4. Use [+] and [–] to select the item you want to

set.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

OFF

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

To turn power on default settings on and off

1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

Customizing Record Mode Power On Set-

tings

Initializing Mode Memory

Use the following procedure to initialize the mode memory.

Item

(camera preset)

Recording

Mode

Recording Mode when

power is turned off.

Single

A power on setting is one that is set by the camera automati-

cally whenever you turn it on. Normally, the camera uses its

own built-in power on default settings. With the procedure

described here, however, you can tell the camera to save the

camera’s current Recording Mode, Flash, Focus, Metering

and White Balance settings in mode memory when it is

turned off, and to restore the setting when power is turned on

again. Settings stored in mode memory override the

camera’s preset defaults.

The following table shows the items whose settings you can

save in mode memory. Note that the procedure described

here only lets you select ON (save current setting in mode

memory) or OFF (use the camera’s preset default setting).

The procedures for changing current settings can be found

on the pages noted in the table.

IMPORTANT!

Flash

Current flash mode setting

(page 43).

Auto

2. Press MODE, and then select

3. Select “Mode”.

Note that performing the following procedure to initialize

mode memory also initializes power save trigger time

settings (page 35).

Focus

Current focus mode setting:

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

(page 50), or Macro Mode

(page 50).

1. Perform steps 1 through 2 under “To turn

power on default settings on and off”.

Metering

Current Manual Mode meter-

ing setting (page 59).

Multi

Auto

White Balance

Current Manual Mode white

balance setting (page 59).

2. Select “Restore”.

•

The following table shows the mode memory status of

each item following the above procedure.

Item

Recording Mode

Flash

Initialized Setting

Off

4. Select the item whose setting you want to

change.

Focus

Metering

5. Select “On” or “Off”.

White Balance

•

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other items if you want.

• An item that is “On” stores its current setting in mode

memory when camera power is turned off, and restores the

setting when power is turned back on again.

• An item that is “Off” uses the camera’s preset power on

default setting.

•

After you are finished making the settings you want,

press MENU.

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PLAYBACK

The following describes the different techniques that you can

use to playback recorded images.

NOTES

•

To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire moni-

tor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again re-

turns the image to its original small size.

Playing Back a Movie

• Sliding the Function Switch to PLAY immediately after

recording an image displays the image you just re-

corded first.

• Pressing the shutter button while a movie or pan-

orama image is on the monitor screen starts playback

of the movie or panorama .

• The image that initially appears on the monitor screen

in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of im-

age appears after a few seconds.

Use the following operation to play back a movie that was

recorded using the operation under “Movie Recording” on

page 51.

Pressing the shutter button during movie play pauses

playback. Press the shutter button again to resume

playback.

Basic Playback Operation

The built-in monitor screen of the camera lets you play back

recorded images without connecting an external monitor.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

While movie playback is paused, you can use [+] (for-

ward) and [–] (reverse) to move frame-by-frame

through the movie.

2. Use [+] and [–] to select the movie you want to

play back.

1. Slide the Function Switch

to PLAY.

REC

4. After the movie is complete, press MENU.

PLAY

2. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images

stored in camera memory.

•

Press [+] to scroll forward and [–] to scroll back. Hold-

ing down either button scrolls at high speed.

3. Press the shutter button to start playing back

the movie.

•

You can use [+] (forward) and [–] (reverse) while play-

ing back a movie to change the playback direction.

PLAYBACK

•

To enlarge the panorama image so it fills the entire

monitor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again

returns the image to its original small size.

5. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the other im-

ages that make up the movie until the one you

want to use as the final image is on the display.

Regrouping Movie Images

Panorama Playback

When you record a movie, the camera automatically groups

images that make up the movie. Transferring a movie to a

personal computer causes its images to become ungrouped.

If you download the movie back to the camera, you will be

unable to play it back as a movie unless you use the follow-

ing procedure to re-group the images.

• Only images recorded while “JPEG” is selected for the

Record Menu (page 60) “File Format (Movie)” item can be

grouped.

• Only images recorded using Economy Mode resolution

can be grouped.

• Non-movie from a computer or other source are grouped at

a size of 160 x 120 pixels.

Use the following operation to playback panoramas re-

corded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on

page 53.

Pressing the shutter button during panorama play

pauses playback. Press the shutter button again to re-

sume playback.

6. Press the shutter button to re-group the movie

images.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

While panorama playback is paused, you can use [+]

(forward) and [–] (reverse) to move frame-by-frame

through the panorama.

•

The movie playback screen (page 66) appears after

the re-grouping operation is complete.

2. Use [+] and [–] to select the panorama you

want to play back.

To ungroup movie images

IMPORTANT!

AVI format movie files stored in the AVI folder cannot be

ungrouped.

To re-group movie images

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To re-group

movie images”.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Use [+] and [–] to display the first of the four

images that make up the movie you want to re-

group.

4. Press MENU to stop panorama playback.

2. Select “Tools”

“Group”.

3. Press the shutter button to start panorama

playback.

3. Press the shutter button.

•

You can change the direction of a panorama that is

playing back by pressing [+] or [–].

3. Press MENU.

4. Select “Tools”

“Group”

“Movie”.

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PLAYBACK

“Panorama”.

PLAYBACK

To ungroup panorama images

4. Select “Tools”

“Group”

Using Zoom

Regrouping Panorama Images

The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice

its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still

image.

Transferring a panorama to a personal computer causes its

images to become ungrouped. If you download the pan-

orama back to the camera, you will be unable to play it back

as a panorama unless you use the following procedure to re-

group the images.

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “ To re-group

panorama images” on page 69.

2. Select “Tools”

“Group”.

IMPORTANT!

3. Press the shutter button.

Movie and panorama images cannot be zoomed.

To re-group panorama images

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot group movie images or images of different

quality into a panorama.

• You can group up to nine images.

5. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the other im-

ages that make up the panorama until the one

you want to use as the final image is on the dis-

play.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

6. Press the shutter button to re-group the pan-

orama images.

2. Use [+] and [–] to display the first of the images

that make up the panorama you want to re-

group.

2. Use [+] and [–] to select the image you want to

zoom.

•

The panorama playback screen (page 68) appears af-

ter the re-grouping operation is complete.

3. Press MENU.

4. Select “View”

“Zoom”.

PLAYBACK

5. Specify the area.

4. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through images stored

in memory.

Displaying Multiple Images

Slide Show

•

The portion of the selected area appears on the dis-

play at twice its normal size.

The following operation lets you simultaneously view either

four or nine images on the same screen. This capability is

especially useful when playing back to the screen of a con-

nected TV, and can be used to display a catalog of products,

etc.

Slide Show automatically scrolls through the images stored

in memory. You can also specify how much time should be

allowed between each image.

•

To view a particular image in normal size, press DISP.

This causes an image number to appear in the upper

left corner of the monitor screen. Use [+] and [–] to

change to the number of the image you want to view

and then press the shutter button to display the image.

•

Pressing ZOOM at this time increases the displayed

image to four times its normal size. Each press of

ZOOM toggles the image between two times and four

times its normal size.

• The multi-image screen shows all 16 images of a movie on

a single screen.

•

Use [+] and [–] to move the area selection frame left

and right. Use

down.

and

to move it up and

IMPORTANT!

6. To return the image to its normal size, press

Auto Power Off (page 33) is disabled whenever Slide

Show is being used. This means you should not leave

Slide Show running when using batteries to power the

camera. Doing so can rundown batteries. Be sure to

stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are

finished.

any button besides [+], [–],

and DISP.

, ZOOM

5. After you are finished, press any button be-

sides [+], [–], or DISP return to the normal

single-image display.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “View”

“4 Images” or “9 Images”.

•

The first image of the set is the image that was on the

screen when you performed step 2 of this operation.

The other images are those that sequentially follow

the first one.

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PLAYBACK

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

To turn the screen saver on and off

Screen Saver

The screen saver function automatically activates Slide

Show (which automatically scrolls through images) when-

ever you do not perform any operation for about five minutes

in the Playback Mode. This protects the camera’s monitor

screen and the screen of a connected TV against “burn in” of

a static image that is left displayed too long.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “View”

“Slide Show”.

4. To stop Slide Show, press any button besides

MENU.

3. Select “Set Up”

“Screen Saver”

“On”.

•

To turn off the screen saver, perform the above proce-

dure and select “Off”.

•

Pressing MENU while a Slide Show is in progress dis-

plays a screen that lets you change the interval within

the range of 5 to 30 seconds.

IMPORTANT!

•

The screen saver activates if you do not perform any

operation for about five minutes in the Playback

Mode.

• The screen saver is enabled only when the camera is

being powered by its optional AC adaptor. If you do

not perform any operation for five minutes under bat-

tery power, camera power automatically turns off

(Auto Power Off).

• The screen saver displays protected images only. The

screen saver is disabled if there are no protected im-

ages in memory.

•

Note that all buttons are disabled while an image

change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped

on the monitor screen before performing a button op-

eration, or hold down the button until the image stops.

•

Press any key to exit the screen saver.

When changing between images, the screen saver

uses the interval that is specified for Slide Show (page

72).

•

Slide Show shows only the images contained in the

current folder.

• PC Link will not send images between the camera and

a personal computer while the screen saver is turned

on. Make sure you turn off the screen saver before

trying to perform any image transfer operation. Note

that the screen saver is turned on when you purchase

the camera.

USING FOLDERS

Folders help you to group your images into any arrangement

you like. You can use folders, for example, to keep your per-

sonal images separate from images you need for business.

There are six folders from which to choose. Any image you

record is automatically placed into the currently selected

folder.

5. Select “Select”.

To Move All the Contents in One Folder to

Another Folder

To Move a Single Image from One Folder to

Another

IMPORTANT!

Select the folder whose images you want to move be-

fore starting the following procedure.

Make sure the folder that contains the image you want

to move is currently selected before you start the follow-

ing procedure.

NOTE

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To Move a

Single Image from One Folder to Another” on

page 75.

You cannot create additional folders.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

Recording an Image in a Specific Folder

6. Select the image you want to move.

Images you record are normally stored in the folder named

CAMERA. Movies recorded when AVI is selected as the

movie file format are always stored in the folder named AVI.

See “Record Menu” on page 59 for information about how

you can change to another folder to store images.

2. Select “Folder”.

•

Selected images are indicated by G.

3. Select “Tools”

“Move”.

•

Repeat step 6 to select other images if you want.

4. Select the folder to which you want to move the

image.

7. After all the images you want to move are se-

lected, press DISP to move them.

• Up to 250 images can be stored in a single folder.

Selecting a Folder to Playback Images

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Each press of

able folders.

sequentially selects avail-

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IMAGE PROTECTION

Use the following operations when you want to protect im-

ages against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot

be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and

unprotect a single specific image, all the image in a particu-

lar folder, or all images currently on the memory card.

To Protect and Unprotect All Images on the

Memory Card

To Protect and Unprotect a Single Image

To Protect and Unprotect Folders

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

IMPORTANT!

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To Protect

and Unprotect a Single Image”.

Select the folder whose images you want to protect be-

fore starting the following procedure.

IMPORTANT!

2. Select “All”.

3. Select “Tools”

4. Select “Select”.

“Protect”.

Formatting a memory card (page 29) deletes all images

on the card, even if some or all of the images are pro-

tected.

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To Protect

and Unprotect a Single Image” on page 77.

3. Select “Protect” or “Unprotect”.

•

The

indicator that is shown in the upper left corner

of the images when image information is turned on

(page 77) indicates they are protected.

2. Select “Folder”.

3. Select “Protect” or “Unprotect”.

•

The indicator does not appear when images are not

protected.

•

The

indicator that is shown in the upper left corner

of the images when image information is turned on

(page 77) indicates they are protected.

•

The indicator does not appear when images are not

protected.

5. Select the image you want to protect.

•

Selected images are indicated by

•

Repeat step 5 to select other images if you want.

6. After all the images you want to protect are se-

lected, press DISP to protect them.

DELETING IMAGES

Use the following operations when you want to delete im-

ages. You can delete a single specific image, all the images

in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory

card.

6. After all the images you want to delete are se-

lected, press DISP to delete them.

To Delete a Single Image

To Delete All the Images in a Folder

and then specify the folder whose

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

1. Press

7. Select “YES” to delete selected images.

images you want to delete.

IMPORTANT!

NOTE

2. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To Delete a

Single Image” on page 79.

3. Select “Delete”.

• Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an

image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a

back-up copy saved on you computer, on diskette, or

on some other medium.

The camera does not maintain open spaces in its

memory. Deleting an images causes all images follow-

ing the deleted image to be shifted up.

4. Select “Select”.

3. Select “Folder”.

• Be especially careful with “To Delete All Unprotected

Images” operation, which deletes all unprotected im-

ages in memory.

• A protected image cannot be deleted. See “Image

Protection” on page 77 for details on protecting and

unprotecting images.

5. Select the image you want to delete.

4. Select “YES” to delete the contents of the

folder, or “NO” to abort the delete operation

without deleting anything.

•

Protected images are not displayed.

Selected images are indicated by

Repeat step 5 to select other images if you want.

•

When the above procedure is performed while there

are protected images in memory, the first of the pro-

tected images appears on the monitor screen after the

unprotected images are deleted.

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CONNECTIONS

DELETING IMAGES

This camera is equipped with VIDEO OUT terminal for connection to a television or video deck, and a DIGITAL terminal for

connection to a computer or other equipment.

To Delete All Unprotected Images

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “To Delete a

Single Image” on page 79.

INPUT

VIDEO OUT Terminal

Special video

2. Select “All”.

VIDEO

cable that comes

with camera

AUDIO

• Television (page 84)

VIDEO IN

terminal of

other device

VIDEO OUT

Terminal

• Video Deck, Video Printer

3. Select “YES” to delete all unprotected images,

or “NO” to abort the delete operation without

deleting anything.

•

When the above procedure is performed while there

are protected images in memory, the first of the pro-

tected images appears on the monitor screen after the

unprotected images are deleted.

You can connect to a video tape deck and

record image to tape. Or you can connect to

a video printer to produce hard copy print-

outs of your images.

CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

CONNECTIONS

IMPORTANT!

To Connect to a Television

Cables

• A television must have a video input terminal like the

DIGITAL Terminal

DIGITAL

Terminal

You can playback images in camera memory on the screen

of a connected television.

The type of cable you

should use depends

on the type of

equipment to which

you are connecting.

one shown in the illustration to connect to this camera.

• Battery capacity (page 31) and other displays that nor-

mally appear on the camera’s monitor screen are also

displayed on the television screen.

• The monitor screen goes blank as soon as you con-

nect the video cable to the camera.

VIDEO OUT

terminal

• Computer

(page 85)

Accessory

video cable

Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode

INPUT

You can select either of two common video output modes:

NTSC or PAL.

AUDIO

VIDEO

The video system you should use depends on the country

where you plan to use the output signal. In the United States

or Japan, for example, you should use NTSC, but in Europe

you need to use PAL.

Check with your local video or TV retailer if you are unsure

about which video mode you should use in your country.

• QV Color Printer

(page 85)

VIDEO IN terminal

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to turn off both the camera and other equip-

ment before making any connections.

• Check the documentation that comes with your other

equipment for information you may need to know

when making connections.

1. Connect one end of the video cable to the cam-

era and the other end to the television.

• Leaving the same image displayed on a television or

computer display screen for very long periods can

cause the image to be “burned in” on the screen. When

this happens, a faint after-image remains on the

screen, even after you disconnect the camera. To avoid

this, you should not leave the same image displayed on

such a screen for very long periods.

2. Set up the television for video input.

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

•

See the documentation that comes with the television

for information about how to do this.

3. Use the operations under “Playback” on page

65 to playback images on the television screen.

3. Select “Set Up”

“Video Out”.

• This camera does not support cable transfer of data

with other CASIO digital cameras.

4. Select the video mode you want to use.

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USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a Personal Computer

PC Link Software

Special PC Link software available from CASIO makes im-

age data transfers with a personal computer quick and easy.

The software is also designed to minimize loss of image

quality due to data transfer.

USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER

Other Desktop Computer Configurations

Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card

Contents From Your Computer

To Connect to a QV Color Printer

Some desktop computers require a separately available PC

card reader/writer and the optionally available CASIO CA-10

PC Card Adaptor to read memory card contents. See the

instructions that come with the PC card reader/writer and the

PC Card Adaptor for details on using this type of configura-

tion.

You can use a QV Color Printer to produce printouts of your

image data.

You can use any of the three methods described below to

access the contents of a memory card with your computer.

If you use your computer to change the fixed names of the

folders created by this camera, the camera will no longer dis-

play the renamed folders.

Supported Printer Models: DP-300, DP-8000

DIGITAL terminal

For details on how to connect to a personal computer and

exchange data, see the documentation that comes with the

PC Link software.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

CompactFlash Memory Card Slot

If your computer has a CompactFlash Memory Card Slot, in-

sert the camera’s memory card into the slot.

LK-22S for Windows and Macintosh

IMPORTANT!

PC Card Slot

• This camera does not fully support the software that

comes with the LK-1, LK-1A, LK-10V, LK-11 connec-

tion kits for Windows, and the LK-2, LK-2A, LK-2V,

LK-21 connection kits for the Macintosh. Never try to

use the software that comes with these connections

kits with this camera.

In this case you need an optionally available CASIO CA-10

PC Card Adaptor. See the instructions that come with the PC

Card Adaptor and the documentation that comes with your

computer for details on using this type of configuration.

Data communication cable

(Comes with the QV Color Printer.)

•

See the documentation that comes with the QV Color

Printer for details.

Performing a print operation for a movie prints the in-

dividual frames that make up the movie.

• When you download files from your computer to the

camera (using the Send To Camera or Send Files

pull-down menu command), the following message

appears on your computer screen: “are converted to

the CAM format”. This message does not apply to im-

ages downloaded to the QV-5500SX, and images are

transferred in JPEG format.

Printing a panorama prints the individual images that

make up the panorama.

Movie images contained in an AVI folder cannot be

printed on a QV Printer.

• AVI format movies cannot be displayed or saved on a

computer using the bundled PC link software.

USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER

Image Files Supported by the Camera

• Management File

These files contain data about folder management and im-

age sequence.

• The above is also true about the names of folders inside

the QVIMG02 folder. These folders must be returned to the

names assigned to them by the camera (CAMERA,

FOLDER A, etc.) whenever you copy the QVIMG02 folder

back to the memory card for playback on the camera.

• Never delete or modify the QVS file in any way.

• We also strongly recommend that after transferring data

from a CompactFlash card to other external storage that

you re-format the card and delete its contents before using

it to record more images.

CompactFlash Card Precautions

• Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-5500SX Digital

Camera

CompactFlash Card Directory Tree

• JPEG files stored using QV-LINK 2.6 (LK-22S)

(1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels JPEG file)

• JPEG files stored using QV-CRAFT

• CAMERA Folders

¥QVIMG02

These folders are for storing image data. There are seven

CAMERA folders: CAMERA, FOLDER A, FOLDER B,

FOLDER C, FOLDER D, FOLDER E, AVI.

QVCAM.QVS

INDEX.HTM

(Management file)

(Card Browser main files)

(1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels JPEG file)

HTML (Card Browser folder)

MENU.HTM Files and folders required for

INDEX.HTM

(

)

the Card Browser display

• Image Files

CAMERA (Image folder)

CAMERA.QVS (Folder management files)

These JPEG files are images recorded by the camera. See

page 30 for details on how file names are generated.

Personal Computer

PREVIEW (Preview image folder)

yymdd001.JPG (Preview image files)

yymdd002.JPG (Preview image files)

• This camera uses management files to manage the se-

quence and attributes of image files. Because of this, add-

ing files, deleting files, changing management file con-

tents, or changing file sequence and attributes with your

computer can cause movie and panorama images to be-

come ungrouped. It can also result in slower image scroll-

ing on the camera.

• When transferring CompactFlash card contents to a hard

disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external storage,

keep everything in the QVIMG02 folder together. Changing

the name of the QVIMG02 folder to a date is a good way to

keep track of your images. However, be sure to change the

name of this folder back to QVIMG02 if you ever copy it

back to the memory card for playback on the camera. This

camera does not recognize any folder name besides

QVIMG02.

Macintosh Precautions

• PREVIEW Folder

This folder is for storing preview images.

HTML (Card Browser folder)

INDEX.HTM (Folder HTML files)

DATA.HTM (Folder HTML files)

• Initializing a CompactFlash card with this camera initializes

it to ATA format. Under ATA format, Apple Macintosh com-

puters recognize files on the card as text files. Use PC EX-

CHANGE to associate the files on the card with QV-LINK

or some other application that can open JPEG files.

• Preview Image File

yymdd001.JPG (Image files)

yymdd002.JPG (Image files)

A preview image JPEG file is created whenever an image

is recorded. Preview images are used when scrolling

through images on the camera's monitor screen and in the

HTML image lists displayed on your computer's screen.

FOLDER A (Image folder)

FOLDER B (Image folder)

FOLDER C (Image folder)

FOLDER D (Image folder)

FOLDER E (Image folder)

• HTML Files (INDEX)/(MENU)/(DATA)

These files are for displaying lists of images in camera

memory using a Web browser.

AVI (Movie folder)

AVI.QVS (Folder management files)

PREVIEW (Preview image folder)

yymdd001.JPG (Preview image files)

yymdd002.JPG (Preview image files)

HTML* (Card Browser folder)

INDEX.HTM (Folder HTML files)

DATA.HTM (Folder HTML files)

yymdd001.AVI (Movie files)

yymdd002.AVI (Movie files)

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USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER

IMPORTANT!

• If you perform a timer operation while Card Browser is

turned on, files are not generated until the number of

shots specified for the timer's SHOTS setting are re-

corded. If you want to generate files for images re-

corded by a timer operation that is not yet complete,

turn the camera off, wait for the files to be generated,

and then turn the camera back on again. Note, how-

ever, that this also cancels the ongoing timer opera-

tion.

4. Specify the format.

There are three Card Browser formats.

Card Browser

• Though the camera’s monitor screen goes blank when

you turn off power, the operation lamp continues to

flash for some time as the camera internally generates

a Card Browser file (when Card Browser is turned on).

Performing any of the operations while the operation

lamp is flashing not only stops generation of the Card

Browser file, it can also result in corruption of the im-

age data on the CompactFlash Card.

Card Browser makes it possible to use a browser application

to view images recorded with the QV-5500SX.

• The HTML file generated by this camera is best viewed us-

ing Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, or Netscape

Navigator 2.0 or later. It cannot be viewed using QV-LINK.

• QuickTime 3 is required to play back AVI movie files.

TYPE 1 .....This is a powerful format that provides de-

tailed information about each image and

also includes a Slide Show feature.

TYPE 2 .....This format is a viewer with a Slide Show

feature.

TYPE 3 .....This format provides basic image viewing.

Since it is the simplest option, you should be

able to use it with just about any browser,

regardless of version.

Note that a Card Browser file may be corrupted if bat-

teries are low or if the CompactFlash Card becomes

full during file generation.

• If the CompactFlash card in the camera has a large

number of files on it, it may take quite a bit of time for

the camera to generate the required HTML files and

actually turn off after you slide the POWER switch to-

wards OFF.

Because of this, we recommend that you normally

leave Card Browser turned off, except when you actu-

ally want to generate HTML files.

• This camera generates a Card Browser file whenever

you turn off power. When the card in the camera con-

tains a large number of files, it may take some time for

the file generation operation to be performed. You can

turn off the Card Browser feature if you do not want a

file generated each time you turn off camera power.

• The Card Browser's Slide show feature may produce

mosaic images and vertical lines on a system with the

following configuration.

* Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0

* Color palette (Display Properties): High Color (16

bit)

1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Set Up”

“Card Browser”.

IMPORTANT!

* Desktop area (Display Properties): 800 by 600 pixels

•

Note that the TYPE 1 and TYPE 2 formats use Java

Script, so their use requires Microsoft Internet Explorer

4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.

When this happens, try changing to the following pre-

ferred settings.

* Browser: Netscape Communicator 4.5

* Color palette (Display Properties): True Color

* Desktop area (Display Properties): 1024 by 768 pix-

els

• In the case of TYPE 1 and TYPE 2, Slide Show dis-

plays Economy (640 x 480) and other image resolu-

tions (1280 x 960) images in the same size, so image

details may appear relatively coarse.

Note that changing the Display Properties Desktop

area setting to 1024 by 768 pixels may cause part of

the screen contents to moves outside the display

area.

• Turning on Card Browser causes an HTML file to be gener-

ated whenever you turn off camera power.

• Selecting “OFF” in step 4 of the above procedure turns off

Card Browser.

• Creation of an HTML file causes an INDEX.HTM file and

other files to be added to the QVIMG02 folder.

USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER

Saving an HTML File

How to use the HTML file

Viewing HTML File Contents

• When transferring CompactFlash card contents to a hard

disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external storage,

keep everything in the QVIMG02 folder together. Changing

the name of the QVIMG02 folder to a date is a good way to

keep track of your images. However, note that you should

never delete or modify the QVIMG02 file in any way.

• Before using the CompactFlash card again (after storing its

images on other media), delete all its current files or refor-

mat the card.

File name

Load the CompactFlash card into a card slot of your com-

puter (page 86). Now drop the INDEX.HTM file (in the

QVIMG02 folder) onto your Web browser to display a list of

all images contained on the CompactFlash card.

Image

information

Image Information

File size (KB)

Resolution (pixels)

Quality

Recording mode

Light metering

Shutter speed

Aperture stop

Exposure comp

Focusing mode

Flash mode

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Folder name

Image File name

Multiple Exposure

White balance

Digital zoom

Date

Clicking on a folder name displays the following data about

the images contained in the folder.

Click Index to return to the image list.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

No power

Probable Cause

Action

Probable Cause

Action

1. Batteries not loaded correctly.

2. Dead batteries

1. Correctly load batteries (page 2).

2. Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones

(page 2).

Monitor screen image is out 1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is in 1. Focus the image before recording it.

of focus.

the Manual Mode.

2. Camera is in the Macro Mode.

2. Use the Normal Mode for scenery and group

shots.

3. Wrong AC adaptor

3. Use only recommended AC adaptor .

3. Camera is in the Normal Mode while the subject 3. Use the Macro Mode for close ups.

is too close.

Sudden power failure

1. Auto Power Off

2. Low battery power

1. Turn power back on.

2. Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones

(page 2).

3. Replace manganese batteries with alkaline,

lithium or Ni-MH batteries.

Poor color and brightness

when indoors

Indoor fluorescent lighting

Shoot under incandescent or other non-fluorescent

3. Use of manganese batteries.

lighting (page 39).

Part of the image is miss- 1. Blocking of the lens when recording.

ing.

1. Hold the camera correctly, making sure that your

finger or the wrist strap is not blocking the lens.

Battery life is too short

Use of the camera in cold temperatures.

Very cold temperatures can shorten battery life.

2. Failure to correctly center the object when aim- 2. Take particular care under the following condi-

ing through the viewfinder.

tions, which can cause the recorded image to be

slightly different from the image that appears in

the viewfinder.

No recording when shutter 1. Function Switch set to PLAY.

button is pressed 2. Flash unit is charging.

1. Set Function Switch to REC.

2. Wait until flash unit charging is finished.

3. The message “MEMORY FULL” is on the moni- 3. Delete images you no longer need from camera

tor screen. memory.

• Macro photography

4. Insufficient memory card capacity or no memory 4. Load a memory card.

card loaded in camera.

For more precise image composition, use the

LCD monitor screen instead of the viewfinder.

• Aiming at an angle that is diagonal to the

viewfinder’s optical axis.

It is best to point the lens directly at the subject,

and not at an angle.

Auto Focus cannot focus 1. Lens or distance sensor is dirty.

1. Clean off the lens or distance sensor.

2. The object you want to focus is not in the focus 2. Aim the camera so the object you want to focus

frame. is in inside the focus frame.

the image.

3. Conditions make it impossible to obtain proper 3. Switch to the Manual Mode and focus manually.

focus.

Cannot perform movie re- 1. Movie Record Mode is not selected.

1. Select the Movie Record Mode (page 51).

2. Delete images you no longer need from camera

memory.

cording.

2. Insufficient camera memory capacity.

Power failure during self-

timer operation

Low battery power

Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones

(page 2).

Recorded image is not

saved.

Loss of power before image is stored in memory

Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones

(page 2).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Action

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Probable Cause

Action

Symptom

Probable Cause

Colors of recorded image 1. Reflection from sunlight or light from another 1. Reorient the camera so that light is not shining

Delete operation does not

operate.

All images are protected.

Unprotect the images you want to delete (page 77).

are different from those on

source

directly into lens.

the display when image was 2. Image quality setting

composed.

2. Use the Recording Menu to change to a higher

image quality for recording.

No +/– button operation

during multi-page display

Button operation during page change

Wait until an image is on the monitor screen before

performing a button operation.

Cannot select items in the

Playback Menu.

Some functions are not available for playback of

certain types of images.

Select a different function or change to the Record

Mode.

Cannot find an image.

1. Wrong folder

1. Change to the folder that contains the image

(page 75).

QV- 2. Use another memory card. The file management

system of the QV-7000SX is different from the

one used by this camera, so cards recorded with

the QV-7000SX cannot be read.

All buttons and switches do

not operate.

•

Malfunction due to static electrical charge or

strong impact.

Camera is connected to a computer or QV Color

Printer.

Remove batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if

you are using one. Restore power and turn the

camera on. If this does not work, contact your

dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider.

2. Memory card images recorded using

7000SX camera

Slide Show starts even

though it is not selected.

Activation of the screen saver.

Turn off screen saver (page 73).

Cannot use multi-page dis-

play.

No images in selected folder

Check other folders for images.

Nothing appears on the 1. Monitor screen is turned off.

monitor screen.

1. Press the DISP button to turn on the monitor

screen.

Camera is connected to a 1. Incorrect camera-TV connection

TV, but LCD monitor con-

1. Connect correctly using the video cable (page

84).

2. Video cable connected to the VIDEO OUT termi- 2. Disconnect the video cable. The monitor screen

nal.

is disabled while it is connected.

tents do not appear on TV 2. Wrong TV set up

2. Set up the TV correctly.

3. Change the video mode.

screen.

3. Wrong video mode is selected.

0:00 flashing on the time

display.

The time and date (clock) settings have been

cleared for same reason.

Use the procedure on page 36 to set the time and

date.

Images cannot be displayed

when downloaded back the

camera from a computer.

The images were on a memory card when they

were opened on the computer for editing and then

resaved back to the memory card.

Use the QV-LINK application to download edited

images back to the camera.

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MESSAGES

CF ERROR

Perform the following procedure whenever

Insert memory card! There is no memory card installed in the camera.

This camera cannot The JPEG image file you are trying to display is ei-

RECORD ERROR

This message appears when the image you are try-

ing to record cannot be compressed for some rea-

son. Try changing the angle of the camera to the

subject.

You must format the memory card starts to behave abnormally.

CompactFlash card

before using it with Important!

this camera.

FORMAT MENU

display the image

you selected!

ther corrupted or is a format that is not compatible

with this camera.

The procedure described below deletes all im-

ages stored in the memory card. Make sure all of

your important images are backed up onto

computer hard disk or other storage medium be-

fore performing this procedure.

MEMORY FULL

Change quality or

delete unneeded

images.

Not enough memory for recording in the current

resolution mode. Change to another resolution

mode, or delete some images from the memory card

(pages 45, 79).

This folder is full!

The folder you are trying to use is full.

Delete some images you no longer need.

Note that each folder can contain up to 250 images.

To reformat a memory card

MEMORY FULL

Delete unneeded

images.

•

Not enough memory for further recording. Delete

some images from memory card (page 79).

That file name is

already used.

Delete the existing

file or save the new

file in a different

folder.

The folder to which you are trying to move an image

file already contains another image file with the

same name. Change to another folder and try again.

1. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera and switch

to AC power or load a new set of batteries into the

camera.

QVIMG02 folder or other file (page 88) cannot be

created due to insufficient memory when down-

loading data from a computer to the memory card.

Use your computer to delete unneeded images to

free up memory card space for the images you are

downloading. You could also press the MENU

button and format the memory card in the camera,

but doing so deletes all image files currently

stored on the memory card.

•

Power failure while a format operation is being

performed aborts the reformat operation.

2. Press MENU.

NO FORMAT

The memory card is not formatted. Format the

memory card before trying to use it (page 29).

There are no images No images are stored in memory card.

3. Use [+] and [–] to select “YES”, and then press the

shutter button.

on this memory card!

•

Select MENU if you want to abort the reformat

procedure without deleting anything.

•

Completion of the format operation is indicated by

the message “NO IMAGE” appearing on the

monitor screen. This message also indicates that

the memory card was formatted successfully.

SPECIFICATIONS

Recorded Image

Lens .................................... f/2.8; f = 5.47mm (equivalent to 36mm

Monitor................................ 1.8" TFT, low-glare color HAST LCD

Power Consumption ......... Approximately 7.3W

File Format ......................... Static, Panorama: JPEG standard;

Movie: AVI/JPEG (for recording to

CompactFlash card)

lens for 35mm film)

(122,100 pixels, 555 x 220)

Dimensions ........................ 131(W) x 69(H) x 43(D) mm

Zoom ................................... Digital 2x, 4x

Viewfinder .......................... Monitor or optical viewfinder

(5.2˝(W) X 2.7˝(H) X 1.7˝(D))

Focusing ............................. External Phase Difference Auto Focus;

manual focus with macro mode and fo-

cus lock

Clock ................................... Built-in quartz digital timepiece for time

and date recording and storage with im-

Weight ................................. Approximately 250g (8.8oz.)

Recording Medium ............ CompactFlash card

(excluding batteries)

Standard Memory Capacity, Number of Image Files,

Computer Output Image Size

age data; auto calendar up to 2049

Standard Accessories ...... Strap; soft case; lens cap; video cable;

Focus Range ..................... 0.3m to ∞ (1.0´ to ∞) for Normal focus;

10cm for macro (approximately 10cm

Input/Output Terminals .... DIGITAL IN/OUT, AC adaptor connec-

Owner’s Manual

Static

tor, VIDEO OUT (NTSC, PAL)

* This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock.

Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off

(by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an

AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 12 hours. After

power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to

an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date

again.

* The liquid crystal panel built into this camera is the product of preci-

sion engineering, with an effective pixel rate of 99.99%. This also

means, however that 0.01% of the pixels can be expected to fail to

light or to remain lit at all times.

to ∞ (3.9˝ to ∞) with manual focus),

from surface of protective lens filter

S (1280 x 960) / 14 (500KB/image)

F (1280 x 960) / 19 (352KB/image)

N (1280 x 960) / 33 (200KB/image)

E (640 x 480) / 55 (112KB/image)

Power Supply ..................... Four AA-size alkaline or lithium batteries

Four AA-size nickel-hydrogen re-

chargeable batteries (NP-H3)

Exposure Control

Light Metering: ................ Multi-pattern, center point, spot by CCD

Exposure: ........................ Program AE

Exposure

AC adaptor (AD-C620)

Movie: File Format AVI

Battery Life

3.2seconds (320x240) / 8sets (896KB)

6.4seconds (320x240) / 4sets (1792KB)

9.6seconds (320x240) / 3sets (2100KB)

3.2seconds (160x120) / 30sets (224KB)

6.4seconds (160x120) / 16sets (448KB)

9.6seconds (160x120) / 10sets (672KB)

The values noted below indicate the number of hours before bat-

tery failure under normal operating temperature (25°C). These

values are for reference only, and do not guarantee that any par-

ticular set of batteries actually will provide the service life indi-

cated. Low temperatures shorten battery life.

Compensation: ................ –2EV to +2EV (1/2EV units)

Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical

shutter, 1/8 to 1/500 second (1 second

in Night Scene Mode)

Type of

Operation

AA-size Alkaline

Batteries LR6

AA-size Lithium

Batteries FR6

Movie: File Format JPEG

Aperture .............................. f/2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16 auto

3.2seconds (320x240) / 6sets (1088KB)

6.4seconds (320x240) / 3sets (2176KB)

9.6seconds (320x240) / 2sets (3264KB)

3.2seconds (160x120) / 27sets (272KB)

6.4seconds (160x120) / 13sets (544KB)

9.6seconds (160x120) / 9sets (816KB)

White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual

Continuous

Playback

Approximately

110 minutes

Approximately

210 minutes

switching

Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds

Continuous

Recording

Approximately

300 shots

Approximately

840 shots

Built-in Flash

Flash Modes:................... AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction

Flash Range: ................... Approximately 0.7 to 2 meters

(2.3´ to 6.6´)

• The above guidelines are based on the following battery types:

Alkaline:MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA

Lithium: Energizer

When using 8MB CF card.

Image Deletion ................... Single image; all images in a folder; all

images in memory (with image protec-

tion)

• Battery life varies with brand

Recording Functions ........ Continuous, quick shutter, AEB, multiple

exposure, night scene, single-image,

Continuous recording values show the number of shots without

using the flash. The number of shots depends on use of the flash

and whether flash is turned on or off.

Imaging Element................ 1/3-inch CCD (Total Pixels: 1.31 mil-

self-timer, movie, panorama, macro

lion, Effective Pixels; 1.25 million)

100

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CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

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Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

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