Casio Digital Camera QV R41 User Manual

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Digital Camera  
QV-R41/QV-R51  
User’s Guide  
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO  
Product.  
• Before using it, be sure to read the  
precautions contained in this User’s Guide.  
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for  
future reference.  
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this product, visit the CASIO Website at  
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All example procedures in this Users Guide are based  
on the QV-R51. The same procedures also apply to the  
QV-R41, unless specifically noted otherwise.  
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INTRODUCTION  
25 GETTING READY  
Contents  
About This Manual ..................................................... 25  
General Guide ............................................................ 26  
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28  
2
INTRODUCTION  
Unpacking .................................................................... 2  
Features ....................................................................... 9  
Precautions .................................................................11  
REC mode  
28  
30  
31  
PLAY mode  
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen  
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 31  
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 32  
Power Requirements ................................................. 32  
General Precautions  
Data Error Precautions  
Operating conditions  
Condensation  
Lens  
11  
18  
18  
19  
19  
20  
Charging Batteries  
To load batteries  
To remove the batteries from the camera  
Using AC Power  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
Configuring Power Saving Settings  
33  
37  
37  
41  
42  
44  
Other  
21 QUICK START GUIDE  
First, charge the batteries! ......................................... 21  
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 22  
To record an image .................................................... 23  
To view a recorded image .......................................... 23  
To delete an image..................................................... 24  
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45  
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 47  
To configure display language and clock settings  
48  
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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 71  
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 73  
51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING  
Recording an Image ................................................... 51  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
74  
Aiming the Camera  
Recording an Image  
Recording Precautions  
About Auto Focus  
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen  
51  
52  
54  
54  
55  
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 75  
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup  
77  
Combining Shots of Two People into  
a Single Image (Coupling Shot)................................. 79  
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 55  
Using Zoom ................................................................ 56  
Recording a Subject onto an Existing  
Background Image (Pre-shot).................................... 81  
Optical Zoom  
Digital Zoom  
56  
57  
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 83  
Using the Histogram .................................................. 84  
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86  
Using the Flash .......................................................... 58  
Flash Unit Status  
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting  
Flash Precautions  
60  
60  
61  
Specifying ISO Sensitivity  
86  
87  
88  
88  
89  
89  
90  
90  
91  
92  
93  
Selecting the Metering Mode  
Using the Filter Function  
Specifying Color Saturation  
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 62  
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 63  
Specifying Contrast  
Specifying Outline Sharpness  
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off  
Turning Image Review On and Off  
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys  
Specifying Power On Default Settings  
Resetting the Camera  
To specify the image size  
To specify image quality  
63  
64  
66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS  
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 66  
Using Auto Focus  
67  
68  
69  
69  
70  
Using the Macro Mode  
Using the Infinity Mode  
Using Manual Focus  
Using Focus Lock  
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94 PLAYBACK  
110 FILE MANAGEMENT  
Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 94  
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95  
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96  
Cropping an Image..................................................... 97  
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99  
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100  
Folders ......................................................................110  
Memory Folders and Files  
110  
Protecting Files ......................................................... 111  
To protect a single file  
To protect all files in memory  
111  
112  
DPOF.........................................................................112  
To configure print settings for a single image  
To configure print settings for all images  
113  
114  
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View  
101  
PRINT Image Matching II .............................................115  
Exif Print ....................................................................115  
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ......................................116  
Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................118  
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101  
Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102  
To specify the slideshow images  
To specify the slideshow time  
To set the slideshow interval  
104  
105  
105  
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder  
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder  
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder  
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder  
118  
120  
121  
122  
Rotating the Display Image...................................... 106  
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 107  
108 DELETING FILES  
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 108  
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 109  
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123 OTHER SETTINGS  
136 USING A MEMORY CARD  
Specifying the File Name Serial Number  
Generation Method .................................................. 123  
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137  
To insert a memory card into the camera  
To remove a memory card from the camera  
Formatting a Memory Card  
137  
138  
138  
139  
Turning the Key Tone On and Off ............................ 124  
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 124  
Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 125  
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 127  
Memory Card Precautions  
Copying Files ........................................................... 140  
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 140  
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141  
To set an alarm  
Stopping the Alarm  
127  
128  
142 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER  
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 129  
To select your Home Time zone  
To set the current time and date  
Changing the Date Format  
129  
130  
130  
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 142  
USB Connection Precautions  
147  
Using World Time ..................................................... 131  
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 147  
To display the World Time screen  
To configure World Time settings  
To configure summer time (DST) settings  
131  
131  
132  
USB Connection Precautions  
150  
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 151  
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images  
to a Computer .......................................................... 151  
Changing the Display Language ............................. 133  
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons  
Power On/Off Functions........................................... 134  
Memory Data ............................................................ 152  
DCF Protocol  
Memory Directory Structure  
Image Files Supported by the Camera  
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions  
152  
153  
154  
155  
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 135  
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156 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER  
170 APPENDIX  
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 156  
Menu Reference....................................................... 170  
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 172  
Creating an album  
156  
157  
158  
160  
163  
Selecting an Album Layout  
Configuring Detailed Album Settings  
Viewing Album Files  
REC mode  
PLAY mode  
Charger Unit  
173  
174  
174  
Saving an Album  
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 175  
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 163  
Display Messages  
178  
About the bundled CD-ROM  
Computer System Requirements  
163  
164  
Specifications ........................................................... 179  
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 165  
Getting Started  
Selecting a Language  
Viewing the Contents of the Read meFile  
Installing an Application  
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)  
User Registration  
165  
165  
166  
166  
167  
167  
167  
Exiting the Menu Application  
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh .. 168  
Installing Software  
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)  
168  
169  
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INTRODUCTION  
IMPORTANT!  
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix  
Technologies Ltd. software.  
The contents of this manual are subject to change  
without notice.  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from  
the use of this manual.  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties  
which may arise through the use of the QV-R41/QV-  
R51.  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held  
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or  
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or  
Photohands.  
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997  
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.  
• Other company, product and service names used  
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of  
others.  
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated  
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these  
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.  
I Copyright Restrictions  
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,  
unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files  
violates copyright laws and international contracts.  
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet  
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for  
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international  
contracts.  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by  
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or  
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important  
data on other media to protect against its loss.  
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.  
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon  
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the  
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).  
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
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Coupling Shot and Pre-shot  
Features  
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single  
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a  
previously recorded background image. This means you  
can create images that include you and your friend, even  
if you are the only two people around. You can use  
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable  
sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.  
Effective Pixels  
QV-R41: 4.00 million pixels (4.13 million total pixels)  
QV-R51: 5.00 million pixels (5.25 million total pixels)  
2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen  
12X seamless zoom  
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom  
Slideshow Feature  
Images are displayed automatically one-by-one.  
9.7MB Flash memory  
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.  
Image Roulette Feature  
Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one  
of them remains.  
Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards)  
for memory expansion  
Triple Self-timer mode  
Easy Image Transfer  
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,  
automatically.  
Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the  
camera with a USB cable.  
Real-time histogram  
BESTSHOT  
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you  
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes  
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than  
ever before.  
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of  
image you are trying to record and the camera performs  
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures  
every time.  
World Time  
A simple operation sets the current time for your current  
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time  
zones.  
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Alarm  
PRINT Image Matching II Compatible  
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important  
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.  
You can also have a specific image appear on the  
monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.  
Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode  
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that  
supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and  
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images  
come out just the way you intended when you recorded  
them.  
Album Function  
HTML files are generated automatically to create an  
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed  
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can  
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.  
USB DIRECT-PRINT support  
Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was  
developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected  
directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT,  
you can select images to print and start the print  
operation directly from the camera.  
Calendar screen  
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the  
cameras monitor screen. Each day of the full-month  
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded  
for that date, which helps to make searching for a  
particular image quicker and easier.  
Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands  
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the  
popular application that automatically loads images from  
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,  
and application that makes image retouching quick and  
easy.  
DCF Data Storage  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage  
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the  
digital camera and printers.  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want  
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used  
when specifying images and quantities for printing by  
professional print services.  
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INTRODUCTION  
I Flash  
Precautions  
Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or  
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create  
the risk of fire and explosion.  
Never fire the flash in the direction of a person  
operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with  
the drivers vision and creates the risk of accident.  
Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject.  
Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.  
General Precautions  
Be sure to observe the following important precautions  
whenever using the QV-R41/QV-R51. All references in this  
manual to this cameraand the camerarefer to the  
CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51 Digital Camera.  
I Avoid Use While In Motion  
I Display Panel  
Never use the camera to record or play back images  
while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while  
walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates  
the risk of serious accident.  
Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface  
or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the  
display panel glass to crack.  
Should the display panel ever become cracked, never  
touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so  
creates the risk of skin inflammation.  
Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,  
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your  
physician.  
I Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light  
Never look at the sun or any other bright light through  
the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your  
eyesight.  
Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or  
onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at  
least 15 minutes and contact your physician.  
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I Connections  
I Water and Foreign Matter  
Never plug any devices that are not specified for use  
with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-  
specified device creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)  
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and  
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps  
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.  
Particular care is required when using the camera  
where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other  
body of water, or in a bathroom.  
I Transport  
Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or  
anywhere else where operation of such devices is  
restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious  
accident.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the  
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are  
using battery power, remove the batteries from the  
camera.  
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized  
service center.  
I Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and  
other abnormalities  
Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke  
or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire  
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following  
steps whenever any of the above symptoms are  
present.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the  
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are  
using battery power, remove the batteries from the  
camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn  
injury.  
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized  
service center.  
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I Dropping and Rough Treatment  
I Locations To Be Avoided  
Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by  
dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of  
fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the  
following steps whenever any of the above symptoms  
are present.  
Never leave the camera in any of the following types of  
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust  
Food preparation areas or other locations where oil  
smoke is present  
Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed  
to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the  
sun, or other areas subject to very high  
temperatures  
Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a  
high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall,  
creating the risk of personal injury.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the  
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are  
using battery power, remove the batteries from the  
camera.  
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized  
service center.  
I Keep Away From Fire  
Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to  
I Backing Up Important Data  
Always keep backup copies of important data in  
camera memory by transferring it to a computer or  
other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in  
the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.  
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  
I Disassembly and Modification  
Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any  
way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn  
injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all  
internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your  
dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.  
I Memory Protection  
Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to follow the  
correct procedure as described in the documentation  
that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing  
batteries can result in corruption or loss of data in  
camera memory.  
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I Batteries  
I Alkaline Batteries  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which  
damages and corrodes the area around the batteries  
and creates the danger of fire and personal injury.  
Make sure you observe the following precautions when  
using batteries.  
Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your  
eyes, take the following steps.  
1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not  
rub!  
2. See a physician as soon as possible.  
Never try to take batteries apart and never allow  
them to become shorted.  
Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes  
creates the risk of loss of sight.  
Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.  
Never mix new batteries with old ones.  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.  
When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+)  
and negative () ends are facing correctly.  
When using rechargeable batteries, be sure to read  
the Safety Precautions section of the user  
documentation that comes with them.  
I Rechargeable Batteries  
Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat  
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other  
abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing  
batteries, immediately remove them from the camera or  
the battery charger unit and keep them away from open  
flame.  
The term batteryin this manual refers to the  
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.  
The term charger unitin the following precautions  
refers to the CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit.  
Use only the batteries that are specified for this  
camera.  
If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time,  
remove its batteries.  
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Failure to observe any of the following precautions  
while using batteries creates the risk of overheating,  
fire, and explosion.  
Never use any other type of charger unit except the  
one specified for the batteries.  
If the batteries do not achieve full charge after the  
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.  
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,  
and explosion.  
Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery  
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse  
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.  
If batteries are to be used by young children, make  
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the  
precautions and proper handling instructions, and make  
sure that they handle batteries correctly.  
Never try to use batteries to power any other device  
other than this camera.  
Never use or leave batteries near open flame.  
Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw it  
into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.  
Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you  
load them into the camera or attach them to the  
charger unit.  
Never carry or store batteries together with items  
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,  
etc.).  
Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto  
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean  
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can  
cause skin irritation.  
Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any  
way, or expose them to strong impact.  
Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt  
water.  
Do not use or leave batteries under direct sunlight,  
in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other  
area subject to high temperatures.  
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I Charger Unit  
I AC Adaptor (Option)  
Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose  
voltage rating is different from that marked on the  
charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire,  
malfunction, and electric shock.  
Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your  
hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric  
shock.  
Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of  
fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the  
following precautions when using the AC adaptor.  
Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this  
camera.  
Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a  
power source.  
Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension  
cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates  
the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.  
The charger unit becomes slightly warm during  
charging. This is normal and does not indicate  
malfunction.  
Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is  
shared by other devices, or into a shared extension  
cord.  
Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become  
damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Make sure you observe the following precautions when  
using the AC adaptor.  
Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet  
whenever you are not using it.  
Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or  
subject it to direct heat.  
Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to  
bending.  
Do not twist or pull on the power cord.  
Should the power cord or plug ever become  
damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO  
authorized service center.  
Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with  
water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Do not place a vase or any other container filled with  
liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk  
of fire and electric shock.  
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.  
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.  
• Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of  
fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the  
following precautions when using the AC adaptor.  
— Never locate the power cord near a stove or other  
heating device.  
— When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the  
plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on  
the power cord.  
— Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.  
— Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before  
leaving the camera unattended for long periods,  
such as when leaving on a trip, etc.  
— At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from  
the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around  
the prongs.  
I Battery Life  
• The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are  
approximate values until power fails, based on use of  
batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C  
(73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to  
achieve operation for the life noted. Actual battery life is  
greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production  
date, and ambient temperature.  
• Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and  
cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the  
camera whenever you are not using it.  
• Sometimes, the camera may shutdown after the low  
battery warning appears. If this happens, immediately  
replace both of the batteries. Leaving low or dead  
batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and  
data corruption.  
• Though you could use alkaline batteries when there are  
no other types of batteries available, note that the life of  
alkaline batteries will be very short. Use of  
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium  
batteries is recommended.  
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Data Error Precautions  
Operating conditions  
Your digital camera is manufactured using precision  
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk  
of corruption of data in file memory.  
This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging  
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.  
In areas subject to direct sunlight  
In areas subject to high humidity or dust  
Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject  
to temperature extremes  
Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the  
sun  
Removing the batteries or memory card from the  
camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera  
while the camera is performing a record or memory  
access operation  
Removing the batteries or memory card from the  
camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera  
while the operation lamp is still flashing after you turn  
off the camera  
In areas subject to strong vibration  
Disconnecting the USB cable or disconnecting the AC  
adaptor from the camera while a USB data  
communication operation is being performed  
Low battery power  
* Note that continued use of weak batteries can lead to  
malfunction of the camera. Charge the batteries or  
replace the batteries with new ones as soon as  
possible after signs of low power appear.  
Other abnormal operations  
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to  
appear on the monitor screen (page 178). Follow the  
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the  
cause of the error.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Condensation  
Lens  
When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or  
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,  
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the  
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can  
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid  
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.  
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 condensation does form, remove the batteries  
from the camera and leave the battery compartment  
cover open for a few hours.  
Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of  
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause  
malfunction.  
Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can  
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the  
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles  
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them  
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens  
cloth.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Other  
The camera may become slightly warm during use. This  
does not indicate malfunction.  
If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
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QUICK START GUIDE  
First, charge the batteries!  
1. Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride  
batteries (HR-3U) that come with the camera (page  
33).  
2. Load the batteries (page 37).  
Note that you can also power the camera  
using commercially available AA-size lithium  
batteries and AA-size alkaline batteries.  
• It takes about four hours to achieve a full charge.  
1
1
2
2
3
[CHARGE]  
lamp lights  
during charging.  
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QUICK START GUIDE  
To configure display language and clock settings  
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.  
(See page 47 for details.)  
1. Press the power button to turn  
on the camera.  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the  
1
summer time (DST) setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to  
select the language you want.  
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the  
date format setting you want,  
and then press [SET].  
3. Press [SET] to register the  
language setting.  
8. Set the date and the time.  
4. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to  
select the geographical area  
you want, and then press  
[SET].  
9. Press [SET] to register the  
clock settings and exit the  
setting screen.  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the  
city you want, and then press  
[SET].  
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To record an image  
To view a recorded image  
(See page 51 for details.)  
(See page 94 for details.)  
Green  
operation lamp  
1
1
99  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
3
IN  
1
/ 1000  
F2.6  
03/12/24  
:
12 58  
Focus frame  
2
2
1. Press [ ] (REC).  
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).  
2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor  
screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and  
then press the shutter release button half way.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the  
images.  
When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green  
and the green operation lamp lights.  
3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter  
release button.  
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QUICK START GUIDE  
To delete an image  
(See page 108 for details.)  
1
2, 3, 4, 5  
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).  
2. Press [̄] ( ).  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to  
delete.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.  
To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,  
select Cancel.  
5. Press [SET] to delete the image.  
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GETTING READY  
This section contains information about things you need to  
know about and do before trying to use the camera.  
I Button Operations  
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside  
of brackets ([ ]).  
About This Manual  
I On-screen Text  
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation  
marks (“ ”).  
This section contains information about the conventions  
used in this manual.  
I Terminology  
The following table defines the terminology used in this  
manual.  
I File Memory  
The term file memoryin this manual is a general term that  
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing  
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the  
following three locations.  
This term as used in this  
Means this:  
manual:  
this cameraor the  
camera”  
The CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51  
Digital Camera  
The cameras built-in Flash memory  
An SD memory card loaded in the camera  
A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera  
file memory”  
The location where the  
camera is currently storing  
images you record (page 52)  
For more information about how the camera stores images,  
see page 110.  
batteries”  
The Rechargeable nickel-  
metal hydride batteries  
charger unit”  
The CASIO BC-5H Charger  
Unit  
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General Guide  
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.  
I Front  
I Back  
1
8
9
0
2
A
B
3
C
8 Viewfinder  
9 Operation lamp  
: [ ] (PLAY mode)  
A [ ] (REC mode)  
B Zoom controller  
C Terminal cover  
D Strap ring  
E [DC IN 3V] terminal  
F [̆][̄][̇][̈]  
G [DISP] button  
H [SET] button  
D
4
1 Shutter release button  
2 Power button  
3 Flash  
4 Terminal cover  
5 Self-timer lamp  
6 Lens  
7 [USB] port  
J
I
H
5
G
F
6
I [MENU] button  
J Monitor Screen  
E
7
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I Bottom  
K
L
K Battery compartment cover  
L Tripod screw hole  
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.  
M
M Memory card slot  
N Battery compartment  
N
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Monitor Screen Contents  
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status.  
REC mode  
QV-R41  
1 Flash Mode indicator  
4 Self-timer  
2304 ҂ 1712 pixels  
2240 ҂ 1680 pixels  
2240 ҂ 1488 (3:2)pixels  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
Movie Recording: recording time  
(seconds)  
None Auto  
None 1-Image  
1234 5 6  
7
Flash Off  
Self-timer 10 sec  
Self-timer 2 sec  
Triple self-timer  
10  
s
Flash On  
2
s
Red-eye reduction  
8
9
0
If the camera detects that  
flash is required while auto  
flash is selected, the flash on  
indicator will appear when the  
shutter release button is  
pressed half way.  
x3  
5 REC modes  
9 Quality  
D
Snapshot  
FINE  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
BESTSHOT  
Movie  
2 Focus Mode indicator  
A
0
Built-in memory selected for  
data storage.  
None Auto Focus  
6 Metering Mode indicator  
Memory card selected for  
data storage.  
Macro  
Multi-pattern Metering  
Infinity  
Center-weighted  
Metering  
C
B
A Date and time  
B EV value  
Manual Focus  
Spot Metering  
3 White balance indicator  
None Auto  
7 Memory capacity  
C Battery capacity  
(Remaining number of  
storable images)  
Sunlight  
Shade  
D Focus frame  
Focusing complete: Green  
Focusing failed: Red  
8 Image size  
QV-R51  
Light Bulb  
Fluorescent  
Manual  
2560 ҂ 1920 pixels  
2560 ҂ 1712 (3:2)pixels  
2048 ҂ 1536 pixels  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
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1
1 Digital zoom indicator  
2 Shutter speed value  
2
An out of range aperture or shutter speed  
causes the corresponding monitor screen  
value to turn amber.  
3
4
3 Aperture value  
4 ISO sensitivity  
5 Zoom indicator  
5
Left side indicates optical zoom.  
Right side indicates digital zoom.  
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PLAY mode  
12  
3
1 PLAY mode file type  
5 Quality  
4
5
6
FINE  
Snapshot  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
Movie  
6
Built-in memory selected for data  
storage.  
2 Image protection indicator  
3 Folder number/File number  
4 Image size  
Memory card selected for data storage.  
7
7 Date and time  
QV-R51  
8 Battery capacity  
2560 ҂ 1920 pixels  
2560 ҂ 1712 (3:2)pixels  
2048 ҂ 1536 pixels  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
QV-R41  
8
IMPORTANT!  
Some information may not  
display properly if you display an  
image that was recorded using a  
different digital camera model.  
2304 ҂ 1712 pixels  
2240 ҂ 1680 pixels  
2240 ҂ 1488 (3:2)pixels  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor  
Screen  
Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of  
the monitor screen as shown below.  
Indicator Lamps  
You can find out the operational status of the camera at a  
glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and  
whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see Indicator  
Lamp Referenceon page 172.  
Indicators  
on  
(page 28)  
Histogram  
on  
(page 84)  
Indicators  
off  
Monitor  
screen off  
Self-timer lamp  
Green operation lamp  
IMPORTANT!  
You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the  
following cases:  
In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when  
not recording in the Movie mode  
Red operation lamp  
You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the  
contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being  
recorded.  
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Attaching the Strap  
Power Requirements  
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the  
illustration.  
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you  
use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set  
of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is  
supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are  
available separately.  
I Batteries  
Two AA-size rechargeable  
nickel-metal hydride batteries  
:
HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh) (bundled)  
HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2300 mAh)  
Two AA-size lithium batteries: FR6  
Two AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6  
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any  
other type of battery other than that noted above.  
When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6),  
the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C  
(41°F) or lower.  
IMPORTANT!  
The batteries are not charged when you purchase the  
camera. You need to charge batteries before using the  
camera for the first time (page 33).  
Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when  
using the camera to protect against accidentally  
dropping it.  
The supplied strap is intended for use with this  
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.  
Never swing the camera around by the strap.  
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I Household Current  
I To charge the batteries  
AC Adaptor: AD-C30  
1. Positioning the positive and negative  
terminals of each battery as shown in the  
illustration, attach the batteries to the charger  
unit.  
Charging Batteries  
You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable  
nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) using the charger  
unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.  
Never try to use the charger unit to charge any other  
type of batteries besides the specified rechargeable  
nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U). Attempting to  
use it to charge dry cells or other types of rechargeable  
batteries creates the risk of battery leakage,  
overheating, and explosion.  
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2. Plug the charger unit into a household power  
outlet.  
3. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when  
charging is complete.  
This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light.  
Charging will take about four hours.  
4. After charging is complete, unplug the  
charger unit from the power outlet, and  
remove the batteries from it.  
[CHARGE] lamp  
Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet  
and remove the batteries whenever you are not  
using it for charging.  
Charger unit  
AC power cord  
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IMPORTANT!  
Charging the cameras batteries may cause  
interference with TV and radio reception. If this  
happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is  
further away from the TV or radio.  
Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can  
make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe  
contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth  
to keep them clean.  
If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start  
a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be  
started yet because the surrounding temperature or  
the temperature of the charger unit is outside the  
range of about 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
Charging will start automatically (indicated when the  
[CHARGE] lamp stops flashing and remains lit) as  
soon as temperature returns to normal.  
Charging batteries while they are still warm  
immediately after removing them from the camera  
can result in only partial charging. Give batteries time  
to cool before charging them.  
Batteries discharge slightly even when they are left  
without loading them into the camera. Because of  
this, it is recommended that you charge batteries  
immediately before you need to use them.  
The rechargeable batteries used with this camera  
are specifically designed for use with digital  
cameras. If you want to try to use them to power  
another type of device, you should first check the  
user documentation that comes with the device to  
see if they are compatible.  
NOTE  
The bundled charger unit is designed for operation  
with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V  
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power  
cord plug varies according to country or geographic  
area. If you plan to use the charger unit in a  
geographic area where the power receptacle shape  
is different from that in your area, replace the AC  
power cord with one of the other ones that comes  
with the camera, or purchase a commercially  
available AC power cord that is compatible with the  
power outlets in that area.  
Though the actual service life of the rechargeable  
batteries depends on the environment under which  
they are used, you can expect to be able to recharge  
them about 500 times before they need replacement.  
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Storage Precautions  
I Charger Unit Precautions  
Though rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries  
provide high power in a compact configuration, storing  
them for long periods while they are charged can cause  
batteries to deteriorate.  
Always remove the batteries from the camera when  
you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera  
can cause them to discharge and go dead or even  
leak.  
The charger unit becomes slightly warm during  
charging. This is normal and does not indicate  
malfunction.  
Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet  
whenever you are not using it.  
I Battery Precautions  
Store batteries in a dry place where the temperature  
is 20°C (68°F) or lower.  
If you store batteries for a long time, charge them  
two or three times before using them again.  
Precautions During Use  
Use only the charger unit that comes with the camera  
to charge the batteries. Never use any other type of  
charger unit for charging.  
New batteries are not charged. Be sure to charge the  
batteries before using them for the first time.  
Cold tends to shorten battery life, so the amount of  
power provided by fully charged batteries may be  
shorter in cold areas.  
Charge the batteries in a location where the  
temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to  
95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can  
cause charging to take longer than normal or even  
cause charging to fail.  
I Optional Batteries  
Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickel-  
metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) is recommended for this  
camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when  
other brands of rechargeable batteries are used.  
IMPORTANT!  
Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or  
charge levels. Doing so creates the risk of shortened  
battery life and can even damage the camera.  
Very limited operation following a full charge indicates  
that the batteries have reached the end of their service  
life. Replace the batteries with new ones.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To load batteries  
Use only the included rechargeable nickel-metal  
hydride batteries or the specified type of AA-size  
batteries.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Slide the battery  
compartment cover on  
the bottom of the  
camera in the  
To remove the batteries from the camera  
1. Slide the battery  
compartment cover on  
the bottom of the  
direction indicated by  
the arrow and then  
swing it open.  
camera in the direction  
indicated by the arrow  
and then swing it open.  
3. Load batteries as  
shown in the  
illustration.  
2. Carefully tilt the  
camera until the  
batteries slide out.  
Take care to avoid  
dropping the batteries.  
4. While pressing down  
at the point indicated  
by the arrow in the  
illustration, slide the  
battery compatment  
cover closed.  
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I Low Battery Indicator  
I Battery Life Guidelines  
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on  
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The  
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.  
Note that you will not be able to record images while the  
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the  
approximate amount of time at a standard temperature of  
23°C (73°F) until power automatically turns off due to  
battery failure. They do not guarantee that the batteries will  
provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures  
and continued use reduce battery life.  
battery indicator is  
. Immediately replace or charge the  
batteries whenever either of these indicators appears.  
Approximate Battery Life (QV-R41/QV-R51)  
Rechargeable  
Charge Level  
Indicator  
High  
Low  
Nickel-Metal  
Alkaline batteries  
Hydride batteries  
Number of Shots,  
900 shots  
(150 minutes)  
240 shots  
(40 minutes)  
Continuous Recording*1  
(Recording Time)  
Number of Shots,  
Normal Recording*2  
(Recording Time)  
240 shots  
(120 minutes)  
50 shots  
(25 minutes)  
Continuous Playback*3  
250 minutes  
130 minutes  
The above approximate guidelines are based on the  
following battery types:  
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride  
:HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh)  
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.  
Alkaline :LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.  
* Battery life varies with brand.  
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*1 Continuous Recording Conditions  
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
Monitor screen: On  
ITips to Make the Batteries Last Longer  
If you do not need the flash while recording, select  
(flash off) for the flash mode (page 58).  
Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page  
44) to protect against wasting battery power when you  
forget to turn off the camera.  
Flash: Off  
Image recorded about every 10 seconds  
*2 Normal Recording Conditions  
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
Monitor Screen: On  
Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto  
every 30 seconds, during which two images are  
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and  
back on every time 10 images are recorded.  
*3 Continuous Playback Conditions  
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds  
The above values are based on new batteries starting from  
a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.  
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,  
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power  
turned on.  
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I Alkaline Battery Life  
I Battery Handling Precautions  
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety  
of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount  
of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them,  
temperature while you are recording, and photographic  
conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode,  
which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries  
and creates the danger of fire and personal injury. Make  
sure you observe the following precautions when using  
batteries.  
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have  
longer lives than alkaline batteries.  
When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+) and  
negative () ends are facing correctly.  
Alkaline batteries may not provide any operation when  
the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower.  
Never mix new batteries with old ones.  
Never mix batteries of different brands.  
Use only the batteries that are specified for this camera.  
Never try to take batteries apart and always take care to  
avoid conditions where their two ends can become  
connected to each other (shorting). Never expose  
batteries to heat or throw them into fire.  
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.  
Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to  
use it for more than two weeks.  
The batteries that power the camera normally become  
warm as you use them.  
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2. Open the camera’s terminal cover and  
connect the AC adaptor to the port marked  
[DC IN 3V].  
Using AC Power  
You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor  
(AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC  
power.  
3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical  
outlet.  
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC  
adaptor.  
NOTE  
Terminal cover  
The AC adaptor can be used with any power source  
rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the  
AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to  
purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches  
the configuration of power receptacles in that  
country.  
[DC IN 3V]  
AC adaptor  
AC power cord  
Plug  
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I AC Adaptor Precautions  
Be sure to turn off power before connecting or  
disconnecting the AC adaptor.  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
I To turn on the camera  
Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the  
AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If  
you dont, the camera will turn off automatically when you  
disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of  
damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC  
adaptor without first turning power off.  
Press the power button, [  
] (REC) button, or [  
] (PLAY)  
button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light  
momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the  
camera enters depends on which button you pressed to  
turn it on.  
The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after  
extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause  
for alarm.  
After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the AC  
adaptor from the AC outlet.  
To enter this mode at  
Press this button to turn on the camera:  
startup:  
REC  
Power button or [  
[ ] (PLAY) button  
] (REC) button  
PLAY  
The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor  
powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged  
into the camera.  
Green operation lamp  
Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera  
whenever it is connected to a computer.  
Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC  
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.  
[
] (PLAY)  
] (REC)  
Power button  
[
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NOTES  
I To turn off the camera  
Pressing [  
the REC mode, while pressing [  
] (REC) to turn on the camera enters  
] (PLAY) enters  
Press the power button to turn off the camera.  
the PLAY mode.  
NOTE  
Pressing [  
] (PLAY) while in the REC mode  
You can setup the camera so it does not turn on  
switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about  
10 seconds after switching modes.  
when you press the [  
button, or to turn off when you press the [  
or [  
[
] (REC) or [  
] (PLAY)  
] (REC)  
] (PLAY) button. For details, see Configuring  
] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off  
IMPORTANT!  
If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off  
Functionson page 134.  
feature, press the power button, [  
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.  
Pressing the power button or [  
] (REC) or [  
]
] (REC) to turn on  
the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take  
care to any interference with the lens operation or  
allowing anything to strike the lens when it is  
extended.  
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G See page 45 for information about how to use  
menus.  
Configuring Power Saving Settings  
You can configure the settings described below to  
conserve battery power.  
To configure this feature:  
Sleep  
Select this setting:  
Sleep  
Sleep  
: Automatically turns off the monitor screen  
if no operation is performed for a specified  
amount of time in the REC mode.  
Auto Power Off  
Auto Power Off  
Performing any button operation causes  
the monitor screen to turn back on.  
Auto Power Off: Turns off power if you do not perform any  
operation for a specified amount of time.  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently  
selected setting, and then press [SET].  
Available Sleep settings are: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min,  
and Off.  
Available Auto Power Off settings are: 2 minand  
5 min.  
1. Turn on the camera.  
Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the  
PLAY mode.  
2. Press [MENU].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.  
Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep  
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose  
setting you want to configure, and then press  
[̈].  
The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled  
in the following cases.  
When the camera is connected to a computer or  
some other device through the USB cable  
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2. Press [MENU].  
Using the On-screen Menus  
Tab  
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen  
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu  
that appears depends on whether you are in the REC  
mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example  
menu procedure in the REC mode.  
[MENU]  
[SET]  
1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC)  
button.  
[̆][̄][̇][̈]  
If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, press  
Settings  
the [  
] (PLAY) button.  
Selection cursor  
(indicates the  
currently selected  
item)  
[
]
[
]
Power button  
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G Menu Screen Operations  
3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,  
and then press [SET] to move the selection  
cursor from the tab to the settings.  
When you want to do this:  
Move between tabs  
Do this:  
Press [̇] and [̈].  
Move from the tab to the  
settings  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the feature  
whose setting you  
want to configure,  
and then press [̈].  
Press [̄].  
Move from the settings to  
the tab  
Press [̆].  
Move between the settings  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
Display the options  
available for a setting  
Press [̈] or press [SET].  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
Instead of pressing [̈],  
you could also press  
[SET].  
Select an option  
Example: To select the  
REC Mode”  
Register an option  
item.  
selection and exit the menu Press [SET].  
screen  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently  
Register an option  
selected setting.  
selection and return to the  
menu screen  
Press [̇].  
Exit the menu screen  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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6. Perform one of the following operations to  
apply the setting you configured.  
Configuring Display Language and Clock  
Settings  
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the  
camera to record images.  
To do this:  
Perform this key operation:  
Press [SET].  
Apply the setting and exit  
the menu screen.  
Display language  
Home city  
Date Style  
Apply the setting and  
return to feature selection  
in step 4.  
Press [̇].  
Date and time  
Apply the setting and  
return to tab selection in  
step 3.  
1. Press [̇].  
2. Use [̆] to move back up to  
tab selection.  
Note that the current date and time settings are used by  
the camera to generate the date and time that are stored  
along with image data, etc.  
See Menu Referenceon page 170 for more information  
about menus.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To configure display language and clock  
settings  
The cameras clock settings are cleared whenever  
power is totally cut off. This can happen if the  
batteries go dead while the camera is not being  
supplied power by the AC adaptor. The clock setting  
screen will appear automatically the next time you  
turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the  
date and time before using the camera.  
The current date and time settings will be cleared if  
the batteries remain dead without being charged for  
about two days.  
1. Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the  
[
] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera.  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
language you want,  
and then press [SET].  
Recording images without configuring the clock  
settings causes incorrect time information to be  
registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings  
before using the camera.  
: Japanese  
English  
: English  
Français : French  
Deutsch : German  
Español : Spanish  
Italiano  
Português : Portuguese  
: Chinese (Complex)  
: Italian  
: Chinese (Simplified)  
: Korean  
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the date format  
setting, and then press  
[SET].  
geographical area  
where you live, and  
then press [SET].  
Example: December 24, 2003  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the name of the  
city where you live,  
and then press [SET].  
To display the date like this:  
03/12/24  
Select this format:  
YY/MM/DD  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
24/12/03  
12/24/03  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time  
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].  
When you want to do this:  
Select this setting:  
Keep time using summer time  
(Daylight Saving Time)  
On  
Off  
Keep time using standard time  
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7. Set the current date  
and the time.  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Change the setting at the current  
cursor location  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
Press [̇] and [̈].  
Move the cursor between settings  
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-  
hour timekeeping  
Press [DISP].  
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit  
the setting screen.  
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING  
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an  
image.  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block  
the flash or lens.  
Flash  
Lens  
Recording an Image  
Aiming the Camera  
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an  
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the  
chance of movement, which can blur your images.  
Horizontal  
Hold the camera  
still in both  
NOTE  
Your image will be blurred if you move the camera  
when pressing the shutter release button. Press the  
shutter release button carefully, taking care that  
there is no camera movement. This is especially  
important when available lighting is low, which slows  
down the shutter speed.  
hands, with your  
arms firmly  
against your  
sides.  
Vertical  
When holding  
the camera  
vertically, make  
sure that the  
flash is above  
the lens. Hold  
the camera still  
with both hands.  
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This causes an image or a message to appear on  
the monitor screen.  
Recording an Image  
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in  
accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you  
record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a  
memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.  
• When an optionally available SD memory card or  
MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images  
are stored on the card (page 136).  
This enters the REC mode for image recording.  
If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on,  
the message There are no fileswill appear if you do  
not have any images stored in memory yet. In  
addition, the  
icon will be visible at the top of the  
display. If this happens, press [  
the REC mode.  
] (REC) to enter  
1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC)  
button to turn on the camera.  
2. Compose the image  
on the monitor screen  
so the main subject is  
within the focus  
99  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
IN  
[
]
frame.  
03/12/24  
:
12 58  
The focusing range of  
the camera in the Auto  
Focus mode is  
Focus frame  
approximately 60cm  
(23.6˝) to infinity ()  
(page 67).  
Power button  
• You can compose images using either the monitor  
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 55).  
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose  
images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the  
monitor screen and conserve battery power (page  
31).  
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3. Press the shutter release  
button half way to focus the  
image.  
4. After making sure that the  
image is focused properly,  
press the shutter release  
button the rest of the way  
down to record.  
• When you press the shutter  
release button half way, the  
camera’s Auto Focus feature  
automatically focuses the image,  
and displays the shutter speed  
and aperture values.  
Shutter release  
button  
Shutter release  
button  
• The number of images that can  
be stored in memory depends on  
the resolution setting you are  
using (pages 63, 180).  
Green operation lamp  
• You can tell whether the  
image is focused by  
observing the focus frame  
and the green operation  
lamp.  
G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation  
When you see this:  
It means this:  
Green focus frame  
Green operation lamp  
The image is in focus.  
Red focus frame  
Flashing green operation lamp  
The image is not in focus.  
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Recording Precautions  
About Auto Focus  
• Never open the battery compartment cover while the  
green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only  
causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt  
images already stored in file memory and even lead to  
malfunction of the camera.  
• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved  
during recording, or when recording the types of subjects  
listed below.  
— Solid color walls or objects with little contrast  
— Strongly backlit objects  
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being  
recorded to the memory card.  
— Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects  
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns  
— Multiple images that are varying distances from the  
camera  
— Subjects in poorly lit areas  
— Moving subjects  
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not  
necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.  
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for  
some reason, try using focus lock (page 70) or manual  
focus (page 69).  
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that  
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the  
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience  
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.  
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting  
(page 86), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity  
in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can  
cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively  
dark subjects.  
• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected  
for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 86), the camera  
increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed.  
Because of this, you need to guard against camera  
movement if you have flash turned off (page 58).  
• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens  
with your hand when recording the image.  
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen  
Using the Optical Viewfinder  
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC  
mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The  
actual image is recorded in accordance with the image  
quality setting currently selected on your camera. The  
image saved in file memory has much better resolution  
and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.  
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the  
response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,  
which causes some static noise in the monitor screen  
image.  
You can conserve battery power by turning off the  
camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical  
viewfinder to compose images.  
Short distance Viewfinder frame  
to subject  
IMPORTANT!  
• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder  
indicates the image recorded at a distance of about  
one meter (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one  
meter, the recorded image will be different from what  
you see inside the viewfinder frame.  
• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever  
you select the Macro mode or Manual Focus mode.  
Always use the monitor screen to compose images  
in these modes.  
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Using Zoom  
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical  
zoom and digital zoom.  
Optical Zoom  
The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
Optical Zoom  
Factor Range: 1X to 3X  
(1X to 1.2X in the Macro Mode)  
2. Record the image.  
NOTES  
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens  
aperture.  
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against  
hand movement when using the telephoto setting  
(zoom in).  
Zoom Controller  
1. In the REC mode, slide the  
zoom controller left or  
right to change the zoom  
factor.  
To do this:  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
Slide the zoom controller in this direction:  
(Wide Angle)  
(Telephoto)  
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Digital zoom indicator  
5. Slide the zoom  
controller towards  
Digital Zoom  
Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum  
optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image  
at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital  
zoom factor is shown below.  
(Telephoto)/  
to  
change the zoom  
factor.  
• When zoom reaches  
maximum optical zoom,  
it stops momentarily.  
Keep the zoom  
Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X  
(in combination with optical  
zoom)  
controller pressed to the  
Zoom indicator  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
(Telephoto)/  
side  
and zoom will switch  
over to digital zoom.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
• Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator  
to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator  
shows the current approximate zoom factor.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and  
then press [̈].  
Digital  
Zoom  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On”, and then  
Optical Zoom  
press [SET].  
• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.  
1X  
3X  
Current zoom factor  
12X  
6. Record the image.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Using the Flash  
• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor  
screen is turned off (page 31).  
• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the  
recorded image.  
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you  
want to use.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Press [̄] (  
) to select  
the flash mode.  
• Each press of [̄] (  
)
cycles through the flash  
mode settings shown below  
on the monitor screen.  
[ ̄] (  
)
Flash mode indicator  
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I About Red-eye Reduction  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
None  
Have the flash fire automatically when  
required (Auto Flash)  
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can  
cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the  
image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects  
off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is  
selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-  
flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the  
eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the  
Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash  
operation for actual recording of the image.  
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)  
Always fire the flash (Flash On)  
Fire a pre-flash followed by image  
recording with flash, reducing the  
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-  
eye reduction)  
In this case, the flash fires automatically  
when required  
IMPORTANT!  
Note the following important points when using red-  
eye reduction.  
3. Record the image.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people  
in the image are looking directly at the camera during  
the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release  
button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the  
camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.  
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the  
subjects are located far away from the camera.  
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times  
when you record an image. The initial flashes are  
pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain  
information that it uses for exposure settings. The  
final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep  
the camera still until the shutter releases.  
• Image recording may not be performed if you press  
the shutter release button while the red operation  
lamp is flashing.  
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Flash Unit Status  
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting  
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing  
the shutter release button half way and checking the  
monitor screen and red operation lamp.  
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity  
setting.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Intensity”,  
and then press [̈].  
The  
indicator is also  
Red operation lamp*  
shown on the monitor  
screen when the flash  
unit is ready to fire.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
* Red operation lamp  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Strong  
Fire the flash with strong intensity  
Fire the flash with normal intensity  
Fire the flash with weak intensity  
When the red operation  
lamp is this:  
It means this:  
Normal  
Flashing  
Lit  
Flash unit is charging  
Weak  
Flash unit is ready to fire  
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too  
far or too close to the camera.  
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Flash  
• Using flash in combination with another light source  
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal  
image colors.  
• Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom (page 56) or  
the Macro mode (page 68) can cause the light of the flash  
to become blocked, which can produce unwanted  
shadows in your image. Shadows may be particularly  
noticeable when using the flash with the Macro mode.  
Flash Precautions  
Take care that your fingers do  
not block the flash when you  
hold the camera. Covering the  
flash with your finger can  
greatly reduce its  
effectiveness.  
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using  
a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.  
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long  
as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The  
actual time required depends on the battery level,  
temperature, and other conditions.  
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is  
indicated by  
(Flash Off) on the monitor screen.  
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery  
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by  
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire  
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these  
symptoms occur, charge the camera’s batteries as soon  
as possible.  
(Flash  
• When the red-eye reduction mode (  
) is selected, flash  
intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the  
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is  
brightly lit.  
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To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Using the Self-timer  
Specify a 10-second self-timer  
Specify a 2-second self-timer  
Specify Triple Self-timer  
Disable the self-timer  
10 sec  
2 sec  
X3  
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-  
second delay of the shutter release after you press the  
shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you  
perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record  
three images.  
Off  
• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a  
series of three images in the sequence described  
below.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown  
and then records the first image.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Self-timer”, and  
then press [̈].  
2. The camera prepares to record the next image.  
The amount of time required for preparation  
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and  
“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or  
card) you are using for image storage, and  
whether or not the flash is charging.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the self-timer time  
you want to use, and then press [SET].  
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.  
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”  
appears on the monitor screen, and another  
image is recorded one second later.  
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record  
the third image.  
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5. Record the image.  
Self-timer lamp  
Specifying Image Size and Quality  
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit  
the type of image you are recording.  
• When you press the  
shutter release button,  
the self-timer lamp  
flashes and the shutter  
releases after the self-  
timer reaches the end  
of its countdown.  
To specify the image size  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
• You can interrupt an  
ongoing self-timer  
countdown by pressing  
the shutter release  
button while the self-  
timer lamp is flashing.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Size”, and then  
press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
• QV-R51  
NOTES  
• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting  
with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid  
blurring of images due to hand movement.  
2560 x 1920  
: 2560 x 1920 pixels  
2560 x 1712 (3:2) : 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixels  
2048 x 1536  
1600 x 1200  
1280 x 960  
640 x 480  
• QV-R41  
2304 x 1712  
2240 x 1680  
: 2048 x 1536 pixels  
: 1600 x 1200 pixels  
: 1280 x 960 pixels  
• In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator  
“1sec” appears on the monitor screen between the  
recording of each image, indicating an interval of  
about one second between image recording. The  
actual amount of time required between images  
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality”  
settings, as well as the type of memory being used  
and whether or not the flash is being used.  
:
640 x 480 pixels  
: 2304 x 1712 pixels  
: 2240 x 1680 pixels  
2240 x 1488 (3:2) : 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixels  
1600 x 1200  
1280 x 960  
640 x 480  
: 1600 x 1200 pixels  
: 1280 x 960 pixels  
:
640 x 480 pixels  
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NOTES  
To specify image quality  
• If you plan to make large prints of your images or  
otherwise use them in applications where high-  
resolution is your top priority, select the “2560 x  
1920” (QV-R51) or “2304 x 1712” (QV-R41) image  
size.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
• If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or  
otherwise use them in applications where data  
economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480”  
image size.  
• Selecting the “2560 x 1712 (3:2)” (QV-R51) or “2240  
x 1488 (3:2)” (QV-R41) image size records images  
with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is  
optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of  
3:2.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Quality”, and then  
press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
Fine  
Very high quality, but large file size  
Normal quality  
Normal  
Small file size, but low quality  
Economy  
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• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top  
priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use  
the “Economy” setting when file size is your top  
priority and image quality is secondary.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you  
record. This means that the remaining image  
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be  
exactly accurate (pages 28, 180).  
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This section describes other powerful features and  
functions that are available for recording.  
To set up the camera to do this:  
Focus automatically (Auto Focus)  
Perform close-up focus (Macro)  
Perform infinity focus (Infinity)  
Focus manually (Manual Focus)  
Select this setting:  
None  
Selecting the Focus Mode  
MF  
You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto  
Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.  
[̆] (  
)
1. In the REC mode, press [̆]  
(
).  
Each press of [̆] (  
)
cycles thorough the focus  
mode settings shown below  
on the monitor screen.  
Focus mode indicator  
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When you see this:  
It means this:  
Using Auto Focus  
Green focus frame  
Green operation lamp  
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image  
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when  
you press the shutter release button down half way. The  
following is the Auto Focus range.  
The image is focused.  
Red focus frame  
Flashing green operation lamp  
The image is not in  
focus.  
Range: Approximately 60cm to (23.6˝ to )  
3. Press the shutter release button the rest of  
the way to record the image.  
1. Keep pressing [̆] (  
) until there is no  
focus mode indicator on the display.  
I Specifying the Auto Focus Area  
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto  
Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro  
Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame  
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you  
select.  
2. Compose the image  
so the main subject is  
within the focus  
99  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
IN  
1 / 1000  
F2.6  
frame, and then press  
the shutter release  
button half way.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
You can tell whether the  
Focus frame  
image is focused by  
observing the focus  
frame and the green  
operation lamp.  
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then  
Green operation lamp  
press [̈].  
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the Auto Focus area  
Using the Macro Mode  
you want, and then press [SET].  
The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up  
subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you  
press the shutter release button down half way. The  
following is the focus range in the Macro mode.  
For this type of Auto Focus area:  
Select this:  
Spot  
Very limited range in the center of the  
screen  
This setting works well with focus lock  
(page 70).  
Range: Approximately 10cm to 70cm (3.9˝ to 27.6˝)  
Automatic selection of the focus area where  
the subject closest to the camera is located  
With this setting, a wide focus frame,  
which contains seven focus points,  
1. Keep pressing [̆] (  
) until the focus mode  
indicator shows “ ”.  
appears on the monitor screen first. When  
you press the shutter release button half  
way, the camera automatically selects the  
focus point where the subject closest to  
the camera is located, and a focus frame  
appears at that point.  
2. Record the image.  
Multi  
The focus and image recording operations are  
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.  
You can tell whether the image is focused by  
observing the focus frame and the green operation  
lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green  
operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto  
Focus mode.  
This setting works well for group photos.  
Spot  
Multi  
IMPORTANT!  
In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1X to  
1.2X.  
Focus frame  
Focus frame  
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Using the Infinity Mode  
Using Manual Focus  
Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway  
images.  
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of  
an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in  
the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.  
1. Keep pressing [̆] (  
) until the focus mode  
Optical Zoom Factor  
Approximate Focus Range  
10cm (3.9˝) to infinity ()  
60cm (23.6˝) to infinity ()  
indicator shows “ ”.  
1X  
3X  
2. Record the image.  
1. Keep pressing [̆] (  
) until the focus  
mode indicator shows  
“MF”.  
At this point, a  
boundary also appears  
on the display,  
indicating the part of the  
image that will be used  
for manual focus.  
Boundary  
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2. While watching the  
image on the monitor  
screen, use [̇] and  
[̈] to focus.  
Using Focus Lock  
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject  
that is not located within the focus frame when you record  
an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode  
and the Macro mode ( ).  
1. Using the monitor  
99  
Manual focus position  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
screen, compose the  
IN  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Press [̇].  
Press [̈].  
image so the main  
subject is within the  
focus frame, and then  
press the shutter  
release button half  
way.  
1 / 1000  
F2.6  
Focus out on the subject  
Focus in on the subject  
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Pressing [̇] or [̈] causes the area inside of the  
boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor  
screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal  
image reappears a short while later.  
Focus frame  
You can tell whether the image is focused by  
observing the focus frame and the green operation  
lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green  
operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto  
Focus mode.  
3. Record the image.  
IMPORTANT!  
In the Manual Focus mode, the [̇] and [̈] keys  
adjust focus, even if you used key customization to  
assign other functions to them (page 91).  
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2. Keeping the shutter  
release button half  
way down, re-  
99  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)  
IN  
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure  
setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your  
subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when  
recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or  
a subject that is against a dark background.  
1 / 1000  
F2.6  
compose the image  
as you like.  
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This locks the focus on  
the subject that is  
currently within the  
focus frame.  
EV Shift Range: 2.0EV to +2.0EV  
Steps: 1/3EV  
3. When the image is composed the way you  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
want, press the shutter release button the rest  
of the way to record it.  
2. Select the “REC” tab,  
select “EV Shift”, and  
then press [̈].  
The focus and image recording operations are  
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.  
NOTE  
Locking the focus also locks the exposure.  
Exposure compensation  
value  
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To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes  
0.0.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the exposure  
compensation value,  
and then press [SET].  
4. Record the image.  
IMPORTANT!  
Pressing [SET] registers  
the displayed value.  
When shooting under very dark or very bright  
conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory  
results even after performing exposure  
compensation.  
EV value  
Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best  
used for light-colored subjects and backlight  
subjects.  
NOTES  
Performing an EV shift operation causes the  
metering mode to switch automatically to center  
weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to  
0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to  
multi-pattern metering.  
You can use key customization (page 91) to  
configure the camera to perform exposure  
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in  
the REC mode.  
Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best  
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors  
on a clear day.  
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Adjusting White Balance  
want, and then press [SET].  
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light  
sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a  
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make  
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so  
the colors of an image appear more natural.  
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting:  
Normal conditions  
Outdoor daylight  
Shade  
Auto  
Incandescent light bulb  
(reddish tinge)  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
Fluorescent light (greenish tinge)  
2. Select the “REC” tab,  
select “White  
Difficult lighting that requires manual  
control (See Adjusting White Balance  
Manually.)  
Manual  
Balance”, and then  
press [̈].  
NOTES  
Selecting Manualchanges white balance to the  
settings achieved the last time a manual white  
balance operation was performed.  
You can use the key customization feature (page 91)  
to configure the camera so the white balance setting  
changes whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in the  
REC mode.  
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4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or  
similar object under the lighting conditions  
for which you want to set the white balance,  
and then press the shutter release button.  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under  
the Autosetting can take a long time to complete. Also,  
the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is  
limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors  
are recorded correctly for a particular light source.  
Note that you must perform manual white balance under  
the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must  
also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on  
hand in order to perform manual white balance.  
A white piece of paper  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”,  
This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.  
The message Completeappears on the monitor  
screen after white balance adjustment is complete.  
and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored  
object while performing manual white balance  
adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long  
time to complete.  
select “Manual”.  
This causes the object  
you last used to adjust  
manual white balance to  
appear on the monitor  
screen.  
5. Press [SET].  
This registers the white balance settings and returns  
to the REC mode.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
Using the BESTSHOT Mode  
Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically  
sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “  
I Example Sample Scene  
BESTSHOT”, and then  
press [SET].  
Portrait  
Scenery  
This enters the  
BESTSHOT mode and  
displays a sample scene.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene  
you want, and then press [SET].  
Night Scene  
Night Scene Portrait  
5. Record the image.  
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IMPORTANT!  
NOTE  
Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene  
(page 79). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot  
scene (page 81).  
BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this  
camera. They are provided as samples only.  
Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not  
produce the results you expected due to shooting  
conditions and other factors.  
After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change  
to a different one by using [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through available scenes. When the one you want is  
displayed, press [SET].  
You can change the camera settings that are made  
when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note,  
however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their  
defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene,  
change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.  
Noise reduction processing is performed  
automatically when you are recording a night scene,  
fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter  
speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record  
images at lower shutter speeds.  
You can use the key customization feature (page 91)  
to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT  
mode whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in the  
REC mode.  
Operation guidance and  
the currently selected  
BESTSHOT scene  
appear on the display for  
about two seconds after  
you enter the  
BESTSHOT mode this  
way, or if the camera is in  
the BESTSHOT mode  
when you turn it on.  
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6. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display the image  
whose setup you  
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup  
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an  
image you recorded for later recall when you need it again.  
Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the  
camera accordingly.  
want to register as a  
BESTSHOT scene.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Save”, and  
then press [SET].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
This registers the setup.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
Now you can use the  
procedure on page 75  
to select your user  
and then press [SET].  
This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a  
sample scene.  
setup for recording.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display “Register  
User Scene”.  
5. Press [SET].  
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IMPORTANT!  
I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup  
Setups that you register as BESTSHOT sample  
scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes.  
When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the  
monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 77  
displays the text Register User Scene.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 135)  
deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
NOTES  
This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a  
The following are the settings that are included in a  
BESTSHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value,  
filter, metering mode, white balance mode, flash  
intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash  
mode, and ISO sensitivity.  
sample scene.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you  
want to delete.  
Note that images recorded with this camera only can  
be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.  
You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in  
the cameras built-in memory at one time.  
You can check the current setup of a scene by  
displaying the various setting menus.  
5. Press [̄] (  
) to delete the user setup.  
You can also delete a user setup by using your  
computer to delete its file in the SCENEfolder in  
the cameras built-in memory (page 153).  
When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is  
automatically assigned a file name using one of the  
formats shown below, depending on your camera  
model.  
QV-R41: UQR41nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)  
QV-R51: UQR51nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)  
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Combining Shots of Two People into a  
Single Image (Coupling Shot)  
The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two  
people and combine them into a single image. This makes  
it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even  
when there is no one else around to record the image for  
you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode  
(page 75).  
Combined  
Images  
First Image  
This is the part  
of the image that  
does not include  
the person who  
is recording the  
first image.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Coupling Shot”,  
Second  
Image  
Making sure that  
the background  
of the image is  
aligned correctly,  
record the image  
of the person  
and then press [SET].  
who recorded  
the first image.  
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5. Align the focus frame  
on the monitor screen  
with the subject you  
want on the left side  
of the image.  
7. Next, align the focus  
frame with the  
subject you want in  
the right side of the  
image, taking care to  
align the actual  
background with the  
semi-transparent  
image of the  
background of the  
first image, which is  
shown on the monitor  
screen.  
Focus frame  
Semi-transparent  
image  
While Coupling Shotis selected, the AF Area”  
(page 67) setting automatically becomes Spot.  
6. Press the shutter release button to record the  
left side of the image.  
The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash  
settings are fixed for this type of image.  
Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above  
procedure cancels the first image and returns to step  
5.  
8. When everything is aligned correctly, record  
the right side of the image.  
IMPORTANT!  
Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store  
data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot  
recording if there is not enough file memory available  
to store the required data. If this happens, delete  
images you no longer need and try again.  
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Freeze the background on  
the monitor screen.  
Recording a Subject onto an Existing  
Background Image (Pre-shot)  
Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if  
you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.  
Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.  
1. You compose the background you want and press the  
shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent  
image of the background to remain on the monitor  
screen.  
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your  
original background, telling them to compose the image  
by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a  
guide.  
Record the image, using  
the background on the  
monitor screen as a guide.  
The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.  
Depending on how the image is actually composed in  
step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as  
the one you composed in step 1.  
Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode  
only (page 75).  
This records the image.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
6. Next, align the focus  
frame with the  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
subject, composing  
the subject with the  
semi-transparent  
background shown  
on the monitor  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
Semi-transparent image  
screen.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Pre-shot”, and then  
Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above  
procedure cancels the background image and  
returns to step 5.  
press [SET].  
5. Freeze the background on the monitor screen.  
Though a semi-transparent image of the background  
appears on the monitor screen in step 6, the  
background image is not saved in memory at this  
time.  
7. When everything is aligned correctly, record  
the image.  
This records the image composed on the monitor  
screen in step 6. The reference background image is  
not recorded.  
The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash  
settings are fixed for this type of image.  
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Remaining capacity  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “ Movie”,  
Using the Movie Mode  
You can record movies up to 60 seconds long.  
and then press [SET].  
• “Remaining capacity”  
shows how many 60-  
second movies can still  
be recorded to memory.  
• File Format: AVI  
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted  
by the Open DML Group.  
• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels  
• Movie File Size: Approximately 150KB/second  
Remaining recording time  
Movie recording indicator  
• Maximum Movie Length  
— One Movie: 60 seconds  
— Total Movie Time:  
4. Point the camera at  
the subject and then  
press the shutter  
60 seconds with built-in memory; 410 seconds with  
64MB SD memory card  
release button.  
• Movie recording  
continues for 60  
seconds, or until you  
stop it by pressing the  
shutter release button  
again.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
• The remaining recording time value counts down on  
the monitor screen as you record.  
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When movie recording is complete, the movie file is  
stored in file memory.  
Using the Histogram  
You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on  
the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure  
conditions as you record images (page 31). You can also  
display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY  
mode.  
To cancel storage of the movie file, use [̄] to select  
Deletewhile file storage is being performed, and  
then press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.  
Histogram  
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an  
image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis  
indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis  
indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to  
determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left  
side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to  
bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears  
too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift  
(exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to  
achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be  
achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to  
the center as possible.  
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When the histogram is too far  
to the left, it means that there  
are too many dark pixels.  
This type of histogram results  
when the overall image is  
dark. A histogram that is too  
far to the left may result in  
black outof the dark areas  
of an image.  
IMPORTANT!  
Note that the above histograms are shown for  
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to  
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular  
subjects.  
A centered histogram does not necessarily  
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image  
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even  
though its histogram is centered.  
You may not be able to achieve an optimum  
histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV  
shift.  
Use of the flash as well as certain shooting  
conditions can cause the histogram to indicate  
exposure that is different from the actual exposure of  
the image when it was recorded.  
When the histogram is too far  
to the right, it means that  
there are too many light  
pixels.  
This type of histogram results  
when the overall image is  
light. A histogram that is too  
far to the right may result in  
white outof the light areas of  
an image.  
This histogram does not appear when you are using  
Coupling Shot (page 79).  
A centered histogram  
indicates that there is good  
distribution of light pixels and  
dark pixels. This type of  
histogram results when the  
overall image is at optimal  
lightness.  
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
REC Mode Camera Settings  
want, and then press [SET].  
The following are the settings you can make before  
recording an image using a REC mode.  
• QV-R51  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
ISO 50  
• ISO sensitivity  
• Metering  
• Color filtering  
• Saturation  
• Contrast  
• Grid on/off  
• Image Review on/off  
• L/R key setting  
• Power on default settings  
• Resetting the camera  
Conforms to ISO 50  
Conforms to ISO 100  
Conforms to ISO 200  
Conforms to ISO 400  
Automatic sensitivity selection  
ISO 100  
ISO 200  
ISO 400  
• Sharpness  
Auto  
NOTE  
• QV-R41  
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See  
the referenced pages for more information.  
— Size and Quality (page 63)  
— White Balance (page 73)  
— Flash Intensity (page 60)  
— Digital Zoom (page 57)  
— AF Area (page 67)  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
ISO 64  
Conforms to ISO 64  
Conforms to ISO 125  
Conforms to ISO 250  
Conforms to ISO 500  
Automatic sensitivity selection  
ISO 125  
ISO 250  
ISO 500  
Auto  
IMPORTANT!  
Specifying ISO Sensitivity  
• Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear  
inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting  
that suits your shooting needs.  
Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity  
setting that suits the type of image you are recording.  
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the  
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in  
improper illumination of the subject.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then  
press [̈].  
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Center weighted (Center-weighted):  
Selecting the Metering Mode  
Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern  
metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as  
the metering mode.  
Center-weighted metering measures  
light concentrating on the center of the  
focus area. Use this metering method  
when you want to exert some control  
over exposure, without leaving settings  
totally up to the camera.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
Spot (Spot):  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering”, and  
Spot metering takes readings at a very  
small area. Use this metering method  
when you want exposure to be set  
according to the brightness of a  
particular subject, without it being  
affected by surrounding conditions.  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
Multi (Multi-pattern):  
Multi-pattern metering divides the image  
into sections and measures the light in  
each section for a balanced exposure  
reading. The camera automatically  
determines shooting conditions  
according to the measured lighting  
pattern, and makes exposure settings  
accordingly. This type of metering  
provides error-free exposure settings for  
a wide range of shooting conditions.  
IMPORTANT!  
When Multiis selected as the metering mode,  
certain procedures cause the metering mode setting  
to change automatically as described below.  
Changing the exposure compensation setting (page  
71) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering  
mode setting to Center Weighted.The metering  
mode changes back to Multiwhen you return the  
exposure compensation setting to 0.0.  
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Using the Filter Function  
Specifying Color Saturation  
The cameras filter function lets you alter the tint of an  
image when you record it.  
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the  
image you are recording.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter”, and then  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and  
press [̈].  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
want, and then press [SET].  
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,  
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
High color saturation (intensity)  
Normal color saturation (intensity)  
Low color saturation (intensity)  
High  
Normal  
Low  
IMPORTANT!  
Using the cameras filter feature produces the same  
effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.  
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Specifying Contrast  
Specifying Outline Sharpness  
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference  
between the light areas and dark areas of the image you  
are recording.  
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of  
image outlines.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and  
then press [̈].  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
want, and then press [SET].  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
High sharpness  
Normal sharpness  
Low sharpness  
Hard  
High contrast  
Normal contrast  
Low contrast  
High  
Normal  
Soft  
Normal  
Low  
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off  
Turning Image Review On and Off  
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you  
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight  
when recording.  
Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as  
soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn  
image review on and off.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
On  
Display images on the monitor  
screen for about one second  
immediately after they are recorded  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then  
press [̈].  
Do not display images immediately  
after they are recorded  
Off  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Display the grid  
Hide the grid  
On  
Off  
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When you want to assign this function to  
[̇] and [̈] keys:  
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]  
Select this:  
REC Mode  
Keys  
Recording mode  
A key customizationfeature lets you configure the [̇]  
and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever  
they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the  
[̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to  
them without going through the menu screen.  
[̇] and [̈] cycle through recording  
modes: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Movie  
(page 170).  
EV shift  
[̇] decreases compensation, [̈]  
increases compensation (page 71).  
EV Shift  
White Balance  
ISO  
White balance setting  
[̇] and [̈] cycle through white  
balance settings (page 73).  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and  
ISO sensitivity  
[̇] and [̈] cycle through ISO  
sensitivity settings (page 86).  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Self-timer mode  
[̇] and [̈] cycle through self-timer  
modes (page 62).  
Self-timer  
Off  
want, and then press [SET].  
No function assigned  
NOTE  
The initial default setting is REC Mode.  
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Function  
REC Mode  
Flash  
On  
Off  
Snapshot  
Auto  
Specifying Power On Default Settings  
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the  
power on default settings individually for the REC mode,  
flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO  
sensitivity, AF Area, metering mode, flash intensity, digital  
zoom mode, manual focus position, and zoom position.  
Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to  
remember the status of that mode when you turn off the  
camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera  
back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera  
automatically restores the initial factory default setting for  
the applicable mode.  
Focus  
Auto  
White Balance  
ISO  
Auto  
Auto  
Setting when  
camera is  
turned off  
AF Area  
Spot  
Metering  
Multi  
Flash Intensity  
Digital Zoom  
Normal  
On  
Last Auto Focus  
position that was in  
effect before you  
switched to manual  
focus  
The following table shows what happens when you turn  
mode memory on or off for each mode.  
MF Position  
Zoom Position*  
(Wide Angle)  
* Only the optical zoom position is remembered.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Memory” tab.  
Resetting the Camera  
Use the following procedure to reset all of the cameras  
settings to their initial defaults as shown under Menu  
Referenceon page 170.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the item you want to  
change, and then press [̈].  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
On  
then press [̈].  
Turn on mode memory so settings  
are restored at power on  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then  
Turn off mode memory so settings  
are initialized at power on  
press [SET].  
Off  
To cancel the procedure without resetting, select  
Canceland press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority  
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera  
off while in the BESTSHOT mode, the cameras  
Flash, White Balance, and ISO Sensitivity will be  
configured according to the BESTSHOT sample  
scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of  
mode memory on/off setting.  
If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode,  
the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera  
back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off  
setting.  
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You can use the cameras built-in monitor screen to view  
NOTES  
images after you record them.  
Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high  
speed.  
In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling,  
the image that initially appears on the monitor screen  
is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower  
quality than the actual display image. The actual  
display image appears a short while after the preview  
image. This does not apply to images copied from  
another digital camera.  
Basic Playback Operation  
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in  
the cameras memory.  
[
]
1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to  
turn on the camera.  
This enters the PLAY  
mode.  
This causes an image  
or a message to appear  
on the monitor screen.  
2. Use [̈] (forward) or [̇] (back) to scroll  
through files on the monitor screen.  
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to shift the image  
Zooming the Display Image  
up, down, left, or right.  
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image  
currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal  
size.  
4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its  
original size.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display  
IMPORTANT!  
the image you want.  
You cannot enlarge a movie image.  
Depending on the original size of the recorded  
image, you may not be able to zoom a display image  
the full four times its normal size.  
2. Slide the zoom  
controller towards  
to enlarge the image.  
This displays an  
indicator that shows the  
current zoom factor.  
You can toggle between  
the zoomed image and  
normal image by  
Current zoom factor  
pressing [DISP].  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Resizing an Image  
want, and then press [SET].  
You can use the following procedure to change an image to  
one of the three sizes.  
1600 x1200-pixel UXGA size  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Resize to 1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA) 1600 x 1200  
Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA)  
Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)  
Cancel the resizing operation  
1280 x 960  
640 x 480  
Cancel  
1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size  
640 x 480-pixel VGA size  
VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail  
messages or incorporation into Web pages.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY”  
tab, select “Resize”,  
and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images and  
display the one you want to resize.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Cropping an Image  
Resizing an image creates a new file that contains  
the image in the size you select. The file with the  
original image also remains in memory.  
Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be  
resized.  
Use the following procedure when you want to crop a  
portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of  
the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc.  
An image recorded using the 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixel  
size (QV-R51) and the 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixel size  
(QV-R41) cannot be resized.  
Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with  
this camera only.  
If the message This function is not supported for this  
file.appears, it means that the current image cannot  
be resized.  
The resize operation cannot be performed if there is  
not enough memory to store the resized image.  
When you display a resized image on the cameras  
monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the  
image was originally recorded, not when the image  
was resized.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through images and display the one you want  
to crop.  
2. Press [MENU].  
3. Select the “PLAY”  
tab, select  
“Trimming”, and then  
press [̈].  
This causes a cropping  
boundary to appear.  
4. Use the zoom controller to make the cropping  
boundary larger or smaller.  
The size of the cropping boundary depends on the  
size of the image on the display.  
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IMPORTANT!  
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the  
cropping boundary up, down, left, or right  
until the area of the image you want to extract  
is within the boundary.  
Cropping an image creates a new file that contains  
the cropped image. The file with the original image  
also remains in memory.  
The size of the area you can select with the cropping  
boundary is limited for smaller image sizes.  
For a 640 x 480 size image, you cannot change the  
size of the cropping boundary at all.  
An image recorded using the 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixel  
size (QV-R51) and the 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixel size  
(QV-R41) cannot be cropped.  
6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image  
enclosed in the cropping boundary.  
If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,  
press [MENU].  
A Movie mode image cannot be cropped.  
An image recorded using another camera model  
cannot be cropped.  
If the message This function is not supported for this  
file.appears, it means that the current image cannot  
be cropped.  
The cropping operation cannot be performed if there  
is not enough memory to store the cropped image.  
When you display a trimmed image on the cameras  
monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the  
image was originally recorded, not when the image  
was trimmed.  
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You can perform the following operations while a  
movie is playing.  
Playing a Movie  
Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was  
recorded in the movie mode.  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Fast forward or fast reverse  
the movie  
Hold down [̇] or  
[̈].  
Movie icon  
1. In the PLAY mode,  
Pause and unpause movie  
playback  
Press [SET].  
press [̇] and [̈] to  
scroll through images  
until the movie you  
want to play is  
Skip forward or back one  
frame while paused  
Press [̇] or [̈].  
Cancel playback  
Press [MENU].  
displayed.  
IMPORTANT!  
You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie  
more than once, repeat the steps of the above  
procedure.  
2. Press [SET].  
This starts playback of the movie.  
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Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and  
Image 1 is displayed first  
Displaying the 9-image View  
The following procedure displays nine images on the  
monitor screen at the same time.  
17 18 19  
6
9
7
8
15 16 17  
18 19 20  
20  
3
1
4
2
5
10 11  
12 13 14  
1
2
3
1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller  
towards ( ) briefly, and then release it.  
This displays the 9-image screen with the image that  
was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center,  
with a selection boundary around it.  
3. Pressing any button besides [̆], [̄], [̇], or  
[̈] displays the full-size version of the image  
where the selection boundary is located.  
When there are nine or fewer images, they are  
displayed in order with Image 1 in the upper left  
corner, with the selection boundary around it.  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the  
selection boundary to the image you want.  
Pressing [̈] while the selection boundary is  
in the right column or [̇] while it is in the left  
column scrolls to the next full screen of nine  
images.  
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Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-  
image View  
Displaying the Calendar Screen  
Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.  
While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date,  
which displays the first image recorded on that date. This  
helps to make it easy to find the images you want.  
1. Display the 9-image view.  
Selection boundary  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to move the  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [̆] (  
).  
selection boundary  
up, down, left, or right  
until it is located at  
the image you want to  
view.  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to move the date  
selection cursor.  
Use the procedure  
under Changing the  
Date Formaton page  
130 to specify the date  
format.  
3. Pressing any button  
besides [̆], [̄], [̇],  
or [̈] displays the  
selected image.  
Year/Month  
Date selection cursor  
The image displayed on  
the calendar for each  
date is the first image  
that was recorded on  
that date.  
This displays the full-  
size version of the  
image you selected.  
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Pressing [̆] while the date selection cursor is  
located anywhere in the top line of the calendar  
causes the previous month to appear.  
Playing a Slide Show  
Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence  
at a fixed interval.  
Pressing [̄] while the date selection cursor is  
located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar  
causes the next month to appear.  
To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU].  
appears in place of the image when the date  
contains data that cannot be displayed by this  
camera.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
3. To view the large version of a date’s image,  
move the date selection cursor to the date,  
and then press [SET].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”,  
and then press [̈].  
This displays the first image that was recorded on  
the selected date.  
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IMPORTANT!  
3. Configure the slideshow settings.  
Note that all buttons are disabled while an image  
change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped  
on the monitor screen before performing a button  
operation, or hold down the button until the image  
stops.  
When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays  
the movie once and advances to the next file.  
Images copied from another digital camera or a  
computer may take longer time to appear than the  
slideshow interval time you specify.  
See the pages indicated below for more information.  
For information about  
configuring this setting:  
Go here:  
To specify the slideshow  
imageson page 104  
Images  
To specify the slideshow  
timeon page 105  
Time  
To set the slideshow  
intervalon page 105  
Interval  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
press [SET].  
This starts the slide show.  
5. To stop Slide Show, press [SET].  
The slideshow will also stop automatically after the  
amount of time you specified for Timeelapses.  
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I Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow  
When you select One imageas the slideshow type, the  
To specify the slideshow images  
slide show displays only one image, without changing it.  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Images”, and then  
press [̈].  
1. Select “One image”, and then press [̈].  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the images  
until the one you want to use is on the  
monitor screen.  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Include all files in file memory in the  
slideshow  
All images  
One Image  
3. Press [SET] to  
register your  
Display a single file  
Include all files in the FAVORITE  
folder (page 153) in the slideshow  
Favorites  
selection and return  
to the menu screen.  
Pressing [MENU]  
instead of [SET] returns  
to the menu screen  
without registering the  
setting.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
press [SET].  
This starts the slideshow.  
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To specify the slideshow time  
To set the slideshow interval  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Time”.  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Interval”.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the time setting  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the interval setting  
you want, and then press [SET].  
you want, and then press [SET].  
You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60  
You can specify MAX, or a value in the range of 1  
minutes.  
to 30 seconds as the interval.  
When MAXis selected for the interval, only the first  
frame of movie files is played.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
press [SET].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
This starts the slideshow.  
press [SET].  
This starts the slideshow.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Rotating the Display Image  
You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To  
rotate such an image, first unprotect it.  
You may not be able to rotate a digital image that  
was recorded with another type of digital camera.  
You cannot rotate movie images.  
Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees  
and register the rotation information along with the image.  
After you do this, the image is always displayed in its  
rotated orientation.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images until  
the one you want to rotate is on the monitor  
screen.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Rotate”, and  
then press [SET].  
This rotates the image  
90 degrees to the right.  
5. After you are finished configuring settings,  
press the [MENU] button to exit the setting  
screen.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Using Image Roulette  
Image Roulette does not play movie files.  
Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one  
snapshot image available.  
Note that Image Roulette works only with images  
recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not  
operate properly when other types of images are in  
memory.  
If you do not start another Image Roulette operation  
for about one minute after the final image appears,  
the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.  
Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the  
display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an  
Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the  
screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the  
scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is  
stopped on the screen. The image that finally appears is  
random, and subject to no rules or system.  
1. While the camera is turned off, hold down [̇]  
as you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn it on.  
Keep [̇] held down until images appear on the  
monitor screen.  
This starts the Image Roulette operation, scrolling  
images on the display, finally stopping at one.  
2. Press [̇] or [̈] to restart the Image Roulette  
operation.  
3. To turn off Image Roulette, press [ ] (REC)  
to enter the REC mode or press the power  
button to turn off the camera.  
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DELETING FILES  
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files  
currently in memory.  
Deleting a Single File  
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a  
single file.  
IMPORTANT!  
Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you  
delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not  
need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially  
when deleting all files, make sure you check all the  
files you have stored before proceeding.  
1. In the PLAY mode,  
press [̄] (  
).  
A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a  
protected file, unprotect it first (page 111).  
Delete cannot be performed when all the files in  
memory are protected (page 112).  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and  
display the one you want to delete.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.  
To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select Cancel.  
4. Press [SET] to delete the file.  
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you  
want.  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Deleting All Files  
If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the  
message This function is not supported for this file.”  
appears when you try to delete it.  
The following procedure deletes all unprotected files  
currently in memory.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [̄] (  
).  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All File Delete”, and  
then press [SET].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Yes”.  
To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select No.  
4. Press [SET] to delete all the files.  
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The file management capabilities of the camera make it  
easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against  
deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images  
for printing.  
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.  
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next  
serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are  
generated as shown below.  
Example: Name of the 26th file  
CIMG0026.JPG  
Folders  
Your camera automatically creates a directory of image  
storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the  
memory card.  
Extension  
Serial number (4 digits)  
The actual number of files you will be able to store on a  
memory card depends on the image quality settings,  
capacity of the card, etc.  
For details about the directory structure, see Memory  
Directory Structureon page 153.  
Memory Folders and Files  
An image you record is automatically stored in a folder,  
whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900  
folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are  
generated as shown below.  
Example: Name of the 100th folder.  
100CASIO  
Serial number (3 digits)  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “On”, and then  
press [SET].  
Protecting Files  
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 108).  
You can protect files individually or you can protect all files  
in memory with a single operation.  
A file that is protected is  
indicated by the  
mark.  
To protect a single file  
To unprotect a file, select  
Offin step 4, and then  
press [SET].  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Protect”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and  
display the one you want to protect.  
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To protect all files in memory  
DPOF  
The letters DPOFstand for Digital Print  
Order Format, which is a format for  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
recording on a memory card or other medium  
which digital camera images should be  
printed and how many copies of the image  
should be printed. Then you can print on a  
DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional  
print service in accordance with the file name  
and number of copies settings recorded on  
the card.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All Files : On”, and  
then press [SET].  
To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the  
setting shows All Files : Off.  
With this camera, you should always select images by  
viewing them on the monitor screen. Do not specify images  
by file name without viewing the file contents.  
4. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
I DPOF Settings  
File Name,  
number of copies,  
date  
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5. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the number of  
To configure print settings for a single  
image  
copies.  
You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.  
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image  
printed.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “DPOF”, and  
then press [̈].  
6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press  
12  
1
[DISP] so  
is displayed.  
To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]  
12  
1
so  
is not displayed.  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure  
other images for printing.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Select images”,  
and then press [̈].  
7. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to apply them.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display the image you  
want.  
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5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press  
To configure print settings for all images  
12  
1
[DISP] so  
is displayed.  
To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
12  
1
so  
is not displayed.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and  
6. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to apply them.  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All images”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
specify the number of  
copies.  
You can specify up to 99  
for the number of copies.  
Specify 00 if you do not  
want to have the image  
printed.  
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PRINT Image Matching II  
Exif Print  
Images include PRINT Image Matching  
II data (mode setting and other camera  
setup information). A printer that  
supports PRINT Image Matching II  
reads this data and adjusts the printed  
image accordingly, so your images  
come out just the way you intended  
when you recorded them.  
Exif Print is an  
internationally supported,  
open standard file format  
that makes it possible to  
capture and display vibrant  
digital images with accurate  
colors. With Exif 2.2, files  
include a wide range of  
shooting condition  
information that can be  
interpreted by an Exif Print  
printer to produce better-  
looking prints.  
* Seiko Epson Corporation holds the  
copyright for PRINT Image Matching and  
PRINT Image Matching II.  
IMPORTANT!  
Information about the availability of Exif Print  
compatible printer models can be obtained from each  
printer manufacturer.  
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1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 113 to  
specify the images in file memory that you  
want to print.  
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT  
Your camera supports USB  
DIRECT-PRINT, which was  
developed by Seiko Epson  
Corporation. When connected  
directly to a printer that supports  
USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can  
select images to be printed and  
start the print operation directly  
from the camera.  
2. Connect the optionally available AC adaptor  
to the camera.  
If you are using batteries to power the camera, check  
to make sure that the battery power level is high  
enough to support the operation you are about to  
perform.  
Note that the camera does not draw any power over  
the USB cable.  
DPOF settings (page 112) are used  
to determine which images and how  
many copies should be printed.  
USB  
USB  
IMPORTANT!  
Use of the optional AC adaptor (AD-C30) is  
recommended when printing with USB DIRECT-  
PRINT.  
AC adaptor  
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3. Use the USB cable that comes with the  
camera to connect it to a printer.  
7. On the camera’s monitor screen, select  
“Print”, and then press [SET].  
This automatically starts printing of the images you  
specified with the DPOF procedure.  
4. Turn on the printer.  
If you want to print the same batch of images again,  
press the power button on the camera.  
5. Load paper for printing the images into the  
printer.  
A message appears on the monitor screen, followed  
by the DPOF setting screen (page 113), if there are  
no DPOF settings currently configured on the  
camera to control the printing operation. If this  
happens, configure the required DPOF settings and  
then perform step 6 of the above procedure again.  
6. Press the camera’s  
power button.  
This displays the print  
menu on the cameras  
monitor screen.  
If you want to change the current DPOF settings,  
select DPOFon the print menu to display the  
DPOF setting screen (page 113).  
Power button  
8. The camera will turn off automatically when  
printing is complete. After this happens,  
disconnect the USB cable from the camera.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Using the FAVORITE Folder  
See the documentation that comes with your printer  
for information about print quality and paper settings.  
Contact your printer manufacturer for information  
about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT,  
upgrades, etc.  
Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any  
camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing  
so causes a printer error.  
You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other  
special images from a file storage folder (page 153) to the  
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 153). Images in  
the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal  
playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private  
as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are  
not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can  
always keep them on hand.  
To interrupt an ongoing print operation, perform the  
required operation on the printer.  
The cameras monitor screen will go blank after  
printing starts. A blank monitor screen does not  
necessarily mean that printing is complete. Check  
the status of your printer to find out if printing is  
complete.  
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
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NOTES  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Save”, and  
then press [SET].  
Copying an image file with the above procedure  
creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the  
FAVORITE folder.  
This displays the names  
of the files in built-in  
memory or on the loaded  
memory card.  
A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is  
automatically assigned a file name that is a serial  
number. Though the serial number starts from 0001  
and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of  
the range depends on built-in memory capacity.  
Remember that the maximum number of images that  
can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size  
of each image and other factors.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
copy to the FAVORITE folder.  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then  
press [SET].  
This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE  
folder.  
6. After copying all of the files you want, use [̆]  
and [̄] to select “Cancel”, and then press  
[SET] to exit.  
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NOTE  
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder  
Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high  
speed.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
IMPORTANT!  
then press [̈].  
Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the  
cameras built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder  
is created on a memory card when you use one. If  
you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE  
folder on your computer screen, you need to remove  
the memory card from the camera (if you are using  
one) before connecting the USB cable and starting  
data communication (pages 142, 151).  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message No  
Favorites file!appears.  
File Name  
4. Use [̈] (forward) and  
[̇] (back) to scroll  
through the files in the  
FAVORITE folder.  
5. After you are finished viewing files, press  
[MENU] twice to exit.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To delete a file from the FAVORITE  
folder  
You cannot use the delete operations on page 108 to  
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.  
Performing the memory format operation (page 135),  
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
4. Press [̄] (  
).  
5. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
delete from the FAVORITE folder.  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then  
press [SET].  
To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select Cancel.  
7. After deleting all of the files you want, use [̆]  
and [̄] to select “Cancel”, and then press  
[SET] to exit.  
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To delete all files from the FAVORITE  
folder  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
4. Press [̄] (  
).  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All File Delete”, and  
then press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
You cannot use the delete operations on page 108 to  
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.  
Performing the memory format operation (page 135),  
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.  
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To do this for a newly saved file:  
Select this setting:  
Continue  
Specifying the File Name Serial Number  
Generation Method  
Use the following procedure to specify the method for  
generating the serial number used for file names (page  
110).  
Store the last file number used and  
increment it, regardless of whether  
files are deleted or whether the  
memory card is replaced with a new  
one  
Find the highest file number in the  
current folder and increment it  
Reset  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
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Turning the Key Tone On and Off  
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen  
Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds  
when you press a key on and off.  
You can specify an image you recorded as the startup  
screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor  
screen for about two seconds whenever you press the  
power button or [  
startup screen image does not appear if you press [  
(PLAY) to turn on the camera.  
] (REC) to turn on the camera. The  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
]
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and  
then press [SET].  
then press [̈].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want  
Turn on the key tone  
Turn off the key tone  
On  
Off  
to use as the startup image.  
You can specify a snapshot image or a movie image  
that is two seconds (200KB) or less in length.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Use the currently displayed image  
as the startup screen image  
On  
Off  
Disable the startup screen  
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IMPORTANT!  
Configuring Power Down Image Settings  
The snapshot image or movie that you select as the  
startup image is stored in a special memory location  
called startup image memory. Only one image can  
be stored in startup image memory at one time.  
Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything  
that is already stored in startup image memory.  
Because of this, if you want to return to a previous  
startup image, you need to have a separate copy of  
that image in the cameras standard image memory.  
Note that you cannot delete an image from startup  
image memory. You can only replace it with another  
image.  
With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the  
camera so a specific image stored in camera image  
memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can  
specify a snapshot or a movie as the power down image.  
I To configure power down image settings  
1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to  
your computer (page 142).  
2. Move the image data that you want to use for  
the power down image to the top (root)  
directory of the camera’s built-in Flash  
memory.  
The file name extension will not be displayed if your  
computer is configured to hide file name extensions.  
Example: CIMG0001  
If your power down image is stored on a memory  
card, be sure to copy the image to built-in memory  
before removing the memory card from the camera.  
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IMPORTANT!  
3. Change the name of the file to one of the  
following.  
Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be  
used as the power down image.  
Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG  
Movie Image: ENDING.AVI  
Note that the Power Down Image feature works only  
with images recorded with this camera. The Power  
Down Image feature may not operate properly when  
another type of image is specified as the power down  
image.  
Input the following file name only (without file name  
extension) if your computer is configured to hide file  
name extensions.  
Formatting the cameras Flash memory deletes the  
power down image.  
File Name: ENDING  
When both a still image and a movie are present for  
the power down image, only the movie is used.  
Note that a power down image display operation  
cannot be interrupted once it starts. Because of this,  
you should select a relatively short movie when using  
a movie file as the power down image.  
Your camera is now configured to display a power  
down image. The power down image will appear any  
time you press the power button to turn off the  
camera. The power down image appears regardless  
of whether or not your camera has a memory card  
loaded in it.  
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I To disable the Power Down Image feature  
Using the Alarm  
You can configure up to three alarms that cause the  
camera to beep and display a specified image at the time  
you specify.  
1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to  
your computer (page 142).  
2. Change the name of the current power down  
image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to  
something else, or delete the current power  
down image from Flash memory.  
To set an alarm  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Alarm”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the alarm whose  
setting you want to configure, and then press  
[̈].  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the setting you want  
to change, and then use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the selected setting.  
You can set an alarm time and configure the alarm to  
sound either once or at the same time everyday. You  
can also turn the alarm on or off.  
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5. Press [DISP].  
Stopping the Alarm  
You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want  
to configure the alarm without an image.  
When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned  
off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you  
stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm  
after it starts to sound, press any button.  
6. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the scene you want  
to appear at the alarm time, and then press  
[SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
Note that the alarm does not sound if the alarm time  
is reached when any one of the following conditions  
exists.  
While the camera is turned on  
While a USB data communication operation is in  
progress  
7. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET].  
You can configure up to three alarms, named Alarm  
1, Alarm 2, and Alarm 3.  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “City”, and then  
press [̈].  
Setting the Clock  
Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time  
Zone, and to change its date and time settings.  
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the  
geographical area that contains location you  
want to select as your Home Time zone, and  
then press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the  
zone where you are currently located) before  
changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the  
time and date setting will change automatically when  
you select another time zone.  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want,  
and then press [SET].  
7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET]  
to register its zone as your Home Time zone.  
To select your Home Time zone  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
This displays the current World Time zone.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Home”, and then  
press [̈].  
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To set the current time and date  
Changing the Date Format  
You can select from among three different formats for  
display of the date.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and  
then press [̈].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”,  
3. Set the current date and the time.  
and then press [̈].  
To do this:  
Do this:  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
Change the setting at the current  
cursor location  
Press [̆] or [̄].  
then press [SET].  
Move the cursor between settings Press [̇] or [̈].  
Example: December 24, 2003  
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-  
hour timekeeping  
Press [DISP].  
To display the date like this:  
03/12/24  
Select this format:  
YY/MM/DD  
24/12/03  
DD/MM/YY  
4. When all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to register them and exit the  
setting screen.  
12/24/03  
MM/DD/YY  
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To configure World Time settings  
Using World Time  
You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone  
that is different from the home time zone when you go on a  
trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162  
cities in 32 time zones.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
To display the World Time screen  
This displays the current World Time zone.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”, and then  
press [̈].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “City”, and then  
press [̈].  
and then press [̈].  
This displays the current World Time zone.  
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”.  
geographical area you  
want, and then press  
[SET].  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Home  
Display the time in your home time zone  
Display the time in a different time zone  
World  
4. Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.  
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6. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the city you  
want, and then press  
[SET].  
To configure summer time (DST)  
settings  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
This displays the current  
time in the city you  
select.  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
7. When the setting is the way you want, press  
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.  
This displays the current World Time Settings.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”, and then  
press [̈].  
If you want to configure Home Time settings, select  
Homeinstead.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “DST”, and then  
press [̈].  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time  
(DST) setting you want.  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Advance the current time setting by  
one hour  
On  
Off  
Display the current time as-is  
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6. After the setting is the way you want, press  
[SET].  
Changing the Display Language  
You can use the following procedure to select one of ten  
languages as the display language.  
This displays the current time in accordance with  
your setting.  
7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”,  
and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to change the  
setting, and then press [SET].  
: Japanese  
English  
: English  
Français : French  
Deutsch : German  
Español : Spanish  
Italiano  
Português : Portuguese  
: Chinese (Complex)  
: Italian  
: Chinese (Simplified)  
: Korean  
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IMPORTANT!  
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)  
Buttons Power On/Off Functions  
You can use the following procedures to configure the [  
When Power On/Offis selected, pressing [  
(REC) in the REC mode or [  
mode turns off the camera.  
Pressing [  
the REC mode, and pressing [  
REC mode switches to the PLAY mode.  
]
] (PLAY) in the PLAY  
]
(REC) and [  
] (PLAY) buttons so power turns and/or off  
] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to  
whenever they are pressed.  
] (PLAY) in the  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
NOTE  
The initial default setting is Power On.  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”,  
and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To configure this operation:  
Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or  
] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not Power On  
Select this setting:  
[
turn off)  
Power turns on or off when [  
]
(REC) is pressed in the REC mode  
or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed in the  
PLAY mode  
Power On/Off  
Disable  
Power does not turn on or off when  
[
] (REC) or [  
] (PLAY) is  
pressed  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then  
Formatting Built-in Memory  
press [SET].  
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.  
To exit the format operation without formatting,  
select Cancel.  
IMPORTANT!  
Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot  
be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need  
any of the data in memory before you format it.  
Formatting built-in memory deletes all files, including  
files in the FAVORITE folder (page 118), protected  
files (page 111), BESTSHOT user setups (page 77),  
the startup image (page 124), and the power down  
image (page 125).  
1. Check to make sure there is no memory card  
loaded in the camera.  
If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,  
remove it (page 138).  
2. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and  
then press [̈].  
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You can expand the storage  
IMPORTANT!  
capabilities of your camera by using  
a commercially available memory  
card (SD memory card or  
MultiMediaCard). You can also  
copy files from built-in flash  
Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard  
with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed  
when any other type of card is used.  
See the instructions that come with the memory card  
for information about how to use it.  
memory to a memory card and from  
a memory card to flash memory.  
Certain types of cards can slow down processing  
speeds.  
SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which  
you can use to protect against accidental deletion of  
image data. Note, however, if you write protect an  
SD memory card, you must remove write protection  
whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete  
any of its files.  
Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When  
you insert a memory card, however, the camera  
automatically stores files to the card.  
Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a  
memory card is installed in the camera.  
Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other  
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or  
even lost. Always make sure that you always back  
up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW,  
MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.).  
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2. Positioning the memory  
card so its back is facing in  
the same direction as the  
camera’s monitor screen,  
carefully slide it into the  
card slot.  
Using a Memory Card  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or  
removing a memory card.  
Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.  
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when  
you feel resistance.  
To insert a memory card into the camera  
1. While pressing the battery  
compartment cover on the  
bottom of the camera, slide  
the cover in the direction  
indicated by the arrow, and  
then swing it open.  
Front  
Back  
3. Swing the battery  
compartment cover closed,  
and then slide it in the  
direction indicated by the  
arrow.  
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To remove a memory card from the  
camera  
Formatting a Memory Card  
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored  
on it.  
1. Press the memory card into  
the camera and then release  
it. This will cause the card to  
come part way out of the  
camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.  
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then  
using it in the camera can slow down data  
processing by the camera. In the case of an SD card,  
formatting on a computer can result in non-  
conformity with the SD format, causing problems with  
compatibility, operation, etc.  
Note that data deleted by a memory card format  
operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure  
you do not need any of the data on the memory card  
before you format it.  
2. Pull the memory card out of the slot.  
IMPORTANT!  
Never insert any other object besides a memory card  
into the cameras card slot. Doing so creates the risk  
of damage to the camera and card.  
Should water or any foreign object ever get into the  
card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove  
the batteries, and contact your dealer or nearest  
CASIO authorized service center.  
Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes  
all the files, even those that are protected (page  
111).  
Never remove a card from the camera while the  
operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the  
file save operation to fail, and even damage the  
memory card.  
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1. Load the memory card into the camera.  
Memory Card Precautions  
If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can  
restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we  
recommend that you always take along more than one  
memory card whenever using the camera far away from  
the home or office.  
We recommend that you format a memory card before  
using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever  
the card you are using seems to be the cause of  
abnormal images.  
2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC  
mode or PLAY mode, and press [MENU].  
3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then  
press [SET].  
Before starting a format operation, check to make sure  
that the batteries are fully charged. Power interruption  
during the format operation can result in improper  
formatting, and even damage the memory card and make  
it unusable.  
To exit the format operation without formatting,  
select Cancel.  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Built-in  
Card”,  
Copying Files  
and then press [SET].  
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in  
memory and a memory card.  
This starts the copy operation and displays the  
message Busy....Please wait....  
After the copy operation is complete, the monitor  
screen shows the last file in the folder.  
IMPORTANT!  
Only snapshot and movie files recorded with this  
camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.  
To copy all the files in built-in memory to  
a memory card  
1. Load the memory card into the camera.  
2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY  
mode, and press [MENU].  
3. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Copy”, and  
then press [̈].  
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NOTE  
To copy a file from a memory card to  
built-in memory  
Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory  
whose name has the largest number.  
With this procedure you can copy one file at a time.  
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure  
under “To copy all the files in built-in memory  
to a memory card”.  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Card  
Built-in”,  
and then press [SET].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
copy.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Copy”, and then  
press [SET].  
This starts the copy operation and displays the  
message Busy....Please wait....  
The file reappears on the monitor screen after the  
copy operation is complete.  
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if  
you want.  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.  
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After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection  
Using the Camera with a Windows  
between the camera and your computer, you can use your  
computer to view images in file memory and copy images  
to your computers hard disk or other storage media. In  
order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver  
located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the  
camera onto your computer.  
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on  
whether you are using computer running under Windows  
(see below) or a Macintosh (see page 147).  
Computer  
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying  
files from a computer running under Windows. You can find  
details about each operation in the procedures that follow  
below. Note that you should also refer to the  
documentation that comes with your computer for other  
information about USB connections, etc.  
1. If you are running Windows 98, Me, or 2000, install  
the USB driver onto your computer.  
You need to perform this step only once, the first  
time you connect to your computer.  
If you are running Windows XP, you do not need to  
install the USB driver.  
2. Use the USB cable to establish a connection between  
the camera and computer.  
3. View and copy the images you want.  
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IMPORTANT!  
1. What you should do first depends on whether  
your computer is running under Windows 98/  
Me/2000 or Windows XP.  
Low battery power can cause the camera to power  
down suddenly during data communication. Use the  
optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the  
camera during data communication with a computer.  
Do not try to establish a connection between the  
camera and computer before installing the USB  
driver onto the computer.  
If you want to transfer files from the cameras built-in  
memory to a computer, make sure there is no  
memory card loaded in the camera before you  
connect the USB cable.  
I Windows 98/Me/2000 Users  
Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.  
Note that the example installation presented here  
uses Windows 98.  
I Windows XP Users  
Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump  
directly to step 6.  
2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM  
drive of your computer.  
3. On the menu screen that appears, click  
“English”.  
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4. Click [USB driver] and then [Install].  
6. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN  
3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it  
in to a household power outlet.  
This starts installation.  
The following steps show installation under the  
If you are using batteries to power the camera, check  
to make sure that the battery power level is high  
enough to support the operation you are about to  
perform.  
English version of Windows.  
5. On the screen that appears after installation  
is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart  
my computer now.” check box and then click  
[Finish] to restart your computer.  
Terminal cover  
[DC IN 3V]  
AC adaptor  
AC power cord  
Plug  
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7. Turn on the camera.  
This will cause the New Hardware...dialog box to  
appear on the computer screen as the computer  
automatically detects the cameras file memory. After  
you install the USB driver, New Hardware...dialog  
box will no longer appear when you perform the  
above steps to establish a USB connection.  
It makes no difference whether the camera is in the  
REC mode or PLAY mode.  
8. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled  
with the camera to the camera and your  
computer’s USB port.  
The cameras green operation lamp lights (page 172).  
Green operation lamp  
Connector (Mini-B)  
USB cable  
(bundled)  
USB port  
[USB]  
Connector (A)  
At this point, some operating systems will display a  
Removable Diskdialog box. If your operating  
system does, close the dialog box.  
USB  
Take care when connecting the USB cable to the  
camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs  
are shaped for proper positioning.  
Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as  
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if  
connections are not correct.  
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IMPORTANT!  
9. On your computer, double-click “My  
Computer”.  
Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or  
rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can  
cause problems with the image management data  
used by the camera, which may make it impossible  
to display images on the camera or it may cause a  
large error in the number of images value displayed  
by the camera. Always copy images to your  
computer memory before performing any edit, delete,  
move, or rename operation.  
10. Double-click “Removable Disk”.  
Your computer sees the cameras file memory as a  
removable disk.  
11. Double-click the “Dcim” folder.  
12. Double-click the folder that contains the  
image you want.  
15. Depending on the version of Windows you are  
running, use one of the following procedures  
to terminate the USB connection.  
13. Double-click the file that contains the image  
you want to view.  
For information about file names, see Memory  
Directory Structureon page 153.  
I WindowsMe/98/XP Users  
Press the cameras power button. After making sure  
that the cameras green operation lamp is not lit,  
disconnect the camera from the computer.  
14. To copy all the files in file memory to your  
computer’s hard disk, drag the “Dcim” folder  
from “Removable Disk” to the “My  
I Windows2000 Users  
Documents” folder on your computer.  
Click card services in the task tray on your computer  
screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the  
camera. Next, disconnect the USB cable from the  
camera, and then turn off the camera.  
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USB Connection Precautions  
Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your  
computer for other important information about USB  
connections.  
Using the Camera with a Macintosh  
Computer  
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying  
files from a Macintosh.  
Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer  
screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to  
burn inon the screen.  
Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera  
operation while data communication is in progress. Doing  
so can cause data to become corrupted.  
You can find details about each operation in the  
procedures that follow below. Note that you should also  
refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh  
for other information about USB connections, etc.  
IMPORTANT!  
This camera does not support operation with a  
computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X  
10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or  
OS X (10.1, 10.2 or higher), use the standard USB  
driver that comes with your OS.  
1. Use the USB cable to establish a connection between  
the camera and your Macintosh.  
2. View and copy the images you want.  
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IMPORTANT!  
1. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN  
3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it  
in to a household power outlet.  
Low battery power can cause the camera to power  
down suddenly during data communication. Use the  
optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the  
camera during data communication with a computer.  
If you want to transfer files from the cameras built-in  
memory to a computer, make sure there is no  
memory card loaded in the camera before you  
connect the USB cable.  
If you are using batteries to power the camera, check  
to make sure that the battery power level is high  
enough to support the operation you are about to  
perform.  
Terminal cover  
[DC IN 3V]  
AC adaptor  
AC power cord  
Plug  
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2. Turn on the camera.  
Take care when connecting the USB cable to the  
camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs  
are shaped for proper positioning.  
It makes no difference whether the camera is in the  
REC mode or PLAY mode.  
Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as  
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if  
connections are not correct.  
3. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled  
with the camera to the camera and your  
computer’s USB port.  
4. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file  
memory as a drive.  
The appearance of the drive icon depends on the  
Mac OS version you are using.  
Connector (Mini-B)  
USB cable  
(bundled)  
USB port  
After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will  
see the cameras file memory as a drive whenever  
you establish a USB connection between them.  
[USB]  
5. Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s  
file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the  
folder that contains the image you want.  
Connector (A)  
USB  
6. Double-click the file that contains the image  
you want to view.  
For information about file names, see Memory  
Directory Structureon page 153.  
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7. To copy all the files in file memory to your  
Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder  
to the folder to which you want to copy it.  
USB Connection Precautions  
Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your  
computer for other important information about USB  
connections.  
Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer  
screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to  
burn inon the screen.  
Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera  
operation while data communication is in progress. Doing  
so can cause data to become corrupted.  
IMPORTANT!  
Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or  
rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can  
cause problems with the image management data  
used by the camera, which may make it impossible  
to display images on the camera or it may cause a  
large error in the number of images value displayed  
by the camera. Always copy images to your  
computer memory before performing any edit, delete,  
move, or rename operation.  
8. To terminate the USB connection, drag the  
drive icon that represents the camera to  
Trash. Next, disconnect the USB cable from  
the camera, and then turn off the camera.  
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Operations You Can Perform from Your  
Computer  
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images  
to a Computer  
The following are the operations you can perform while  
there is a USB connection between your camera and  
computer. See the referenced pages for more information  
about each operation.  
The procedures in this section describe how to transfer  
images from the camera to your computer using a memory  
card.  
Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot  
Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.  
View images in album format  
.... See Using the Album Featureon page 156.  
Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot  
Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD  
memory card/MMC). For full details, see the user  
documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and  
your computer.  
Print images in album format  
.... See Using the Album Featureon page 156.  
Automatically transfer images to your computer and  
manage images  
.... See Installing the Software from the CD-ROMon  
page 163 for information about installing Photo  
Loader.  
Retouch images  
.... See Installing the Software from the CD-ROMon  
page 163 for information about installing Photohands.  
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Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card  
Reader/Writer  
See the user documentation that comes with the SD  
Memory Data  
Images recorded with this camera and other data are  
stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File  
System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it  
easier to exchange image and other data between digital  
cameras and other devices.  
memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.  
DCF Protocol  
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange  
images with each other. DCF protocol defines camera  
format for image file data and the directory structure for file  
memory, so images can be viewed using another  
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer  
and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and  
MMCs)  
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card  
reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/  
MMC) for details about how to use them.  
manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.  
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