Casio Digital Camera QV R41 User Manual

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.

• For the most up-to-date information about

this product, visit the CASIO Website at

http://world.casio.com/.

All example procedures in this User’s 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

INTRODUCTION

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

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions .................................................................11

REC mode

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

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

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

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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

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Recording Precautions

About Auto Focus

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 75

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup

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

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

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

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

66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 66

Using Auto Focus

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

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

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

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

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

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 me” File

Installing an Application

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)

User Registration

165

166

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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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

• 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

camera’s 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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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 driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.

• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject.

Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions

whenever using the QV-R41/QV-R51. All references in this

manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer 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 camera’s 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 “battery” in this manual refers to the

rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.

• The term “charger unit” in 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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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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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.

[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

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

1600 1200

NORMAL

/ 1000

F2.6

03/12/24

12 58

Focus frame

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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To delete an image

(See page 108 for details.)

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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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 memory” in 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 camera” or “the

camera”

The CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51

Digital Camera

• The camera’s 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

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

1 Shutter release button

2 Power button

3 Flash

4 Terminal cover

5 Self-timer lamp

6 Lens

7 [USB] port

I [MENU] button

J Monitor Screen

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I Bottom

K Battery compartment cover

L Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

M Memory card slot

N Battery compartment

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Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s 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

Flash Off

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

•

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.

5 REC modes

9 Quality

Snapshot

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

BESTSHOT

Movie

2 Focus Mode indicator

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

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 Digital zoom indicator

2 Shutter speed value

•

An out of range aperture or shutter speed

causes the corresponding monitor screen

value to turn amber.

3 Aperture value

4 ISO sensitivity

5 Zoom indicator

•

Left side indicates optical zoom.

Right side indicates digital zoom.

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PLAY mode

1 PLAY mode file type

5 Quality

FINE

Snapshot

NORMAL

ECONOMY

Movie

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 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

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 Reference” on page 172.

Indicators

(page 28)

Histogram

(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 camera’s 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 don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you

disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of

damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC

adaptor without first turning power off.

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

Functions” on 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

: Automatically turns off the monitor screen

if no operation is performed for a specified

amount of time in the REC mode.

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 min” and

“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”

item.

selection and exit the menu Press [SET].

screen

5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently

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 Reference” on page 170 for more information

about menus.

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IMPORTANT!

To configure display language and clock

settings

• The camera’s 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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GETTING READY

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)

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 files” will 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

1600 1200

NORMAL

[

]

frame.

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• 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)/

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.

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

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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NOTE

• 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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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

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

1600 1200

NORMAL

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

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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 “ ”.

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

Manual focus position

1600 1200

NORMAL

screen, compose the

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-

1600 1200

NORMAL

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

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 “Manual” changes 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 “Auto” setting 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 “Complete” appears 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 camera’s 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 “SCENE” folder in

the camera’s 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 Shot” is 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

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

“Delete” while 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 out” of 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 out” of 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 “Multi” is selected as the metering mode,

certain procedures cause the metering mode setting

to change automatically as described below.

• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page

71) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering

mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering

mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the

exposure compensation setting to 0.0.

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Using the Filter Function

Specifying Color Saturation

The camera’s 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].

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

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 camera’s 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].

2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and

2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and

then press [̈].

3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you

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:

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

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 customization” feature 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

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

Setting when

camera is

turned off

AF Area

Spot

Metering

Multi

Flash Intensity

Digital Zoom

Normal

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 camera’s

settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu

Reference” on 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:

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

“Cancel” and 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 camera’s

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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PLAYBACK

You can use the camera’s 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 camera’s 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 camera’s

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 camera’s

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

15 16 17

18 19 20

10 11

12 13 14

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 Format” on 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

images” on page 104

Images

“To specify the slideshow

time” on page 105

Time

“To set the slideshow

interval” on 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 “Time” elapses.

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I Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow

When you select “One image” as 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

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 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 “MAX” is 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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FILE MANAGEMENT

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 Structure” on 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

“Off” in 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 “DPOF” stand 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

[DISP] so

is displayed.

• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]

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

[DISP] so

is displayed.

• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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 camera’s

monitor screen.

• If you want to change the current DPOF settings,

select “DPOF” on 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 camera’s 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

camera’s 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

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

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 camera’s 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 camera’s 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

“Home” instead.

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

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/Off” is 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 camera’s 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 computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In

order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver

located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the

camera onto your computer.

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 camera’s built-in

memory to a computer, make sure there is no

memory card loaded in the camera before you

connect the USB cable.

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 camera’s file memory. After

you install the USB driver, “New Hardware...” dialog

box will no longer appear when you perform the

above steps to establish a USB connection.

• 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 camera’s 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 Disk” dialog 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 camera’s 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 Structure” on page 153.

I WindowsMe/98/XP Users

• Press the camera’s power button. After making sure

that the camera’s 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 in” on the screen.

• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera

operation while data communication is in progress. Doing

so can cause data to become corrupted.

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 camera’s built-in

memory to a computer, make sure there is no

memory card loaded in the camera before you

connect the USB cable.

• 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 camera’s 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 Structure” on 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 in” on the screen.

• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera

operation while data communication is in progress. Doing

so can cause data to become corrupted.

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 Feature” on 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 Feature” on page 156.

• Automatically transfer images to your computer and

manage images

.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on

page 163 for information about installing Photo

Loader.

• Retouch images

.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on

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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