Casio QV-R41 manual

E Digital Camera QV-R41/QV-R51 User’s Guide K866PCM2DKX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference . • For the most up-to-date inf ormation about this product, visit the CASIO Website at [...]

INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera 2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U <Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh>) Charger Unit (BC-5H) * The shape of the AC power cord plug[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 Data Error Precautions 18 Operating condi[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 51 Aiming the Camera 51 Recording an Image 52 Recording Precautions 54 About Auto Focus 54 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 55 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 55 Using Zoom .............................[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 94 PLA YBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 94 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 97 Playing a Movie ................[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 123 OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 123 T urning the Key T one On and Off ............................ 124 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 124 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 125 Using the Alarm ...[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 156 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature ......................................... 156 Creating an album 156 Selecting an Album Layout 157 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 158 Viewing Album Files 160 Saving an Album 163 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 163 About the bundled CD-ROM 163 Com[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • 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-[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 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 • 9.7MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. • Support for SD me[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Alarm 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. • Album Function HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents ca[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 Precautions 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. ■ Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images whi[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 ■ Connections • 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. ■ Transport • Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use crea[...]

INTRODUCTION 13 ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • 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. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 ■ 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. — Never try to take batteries apart and never allow them to become shorted. — Do not expo[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 • 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. — Never try to use batteries to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use or leave batteries[...]

INTRODUCTION 16 ■ Charger Unit • 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. • Do not plu[...]

INTRODUCTION 17 • 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. — [...]

INTRODUCTION 18 Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to t[...]

INTRODUCTION 19 Lens • 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 usi[...]

INTRODUCTION 20 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.[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 21 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! 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. 1. Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) that come with the camera (page 33). • It takes ab[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 22 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the c[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 23 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images. 1 2 To view a recorded image (See page 94 for details.) 1. Press [ ] (REC). 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. • When proper focus is ach[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 24 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. To delete an image (See page 108 for de[...]

GETTING READY 25 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

GETTING READY 26 General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. ■ Front ■ Back 6 4 7 5 1 2 3 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Terminal cover 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 [USB] port H A 8 9 0 B C D J I G F E 8 Viewfinder 9 Operation lamp : [ ] (PLAY mode) A [ ] (REC mo[...]

GETTING READY 27 ■ Bottom L K K Battery compartment cover L Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. N M M Memory card slot N Battery compartment[...]

GETTING READY 28 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 1 Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off 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 shutt[...]

GETTING READY 29 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. 1 5 2 4 3[...]

GETTING READY 30 PLAY mode 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie 2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Image size • QV-R51 2560 ҂ 1920 pixels 2560 ҂ 1712 (3:2)pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels • QV-R41 2304 ҂ 1712 pixels 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels 2240 ҂ 1488 (3:2)pixels 1600 ҂[...]

GETTING READY 31 Indicators on (page 28) Histogram on (page 84) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode,[...]

GETTING READY 32 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • 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[...]

GETTING READY 33 ■ To charge the batteries 1. Positioning the positive and negative terminals of each battery as shown in the illustration, attach the batteries to the charger unit. ■ Household Current • AC Adaptor: AD-C30 Charging Batteries You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) using th[...]

GETTING READY 34 2. Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet. • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light. • Charging will take about four hours. [CHARGE] lamp Charger unit AC power cord 3. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when charging is complete. 4. After charging is complete, unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and remov[...]

GETTING READY 35 IMPORTANT! • 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 [[...]

GETTING READY 36 ■ Charger Unit Precautions • 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. ■ Battery Precautions Precautions During Use • Use only the charger unit that comes with the camera to charge[...]

GETTING READY 37 To load batteries 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open. 3. Load batteries as shown in the illustration. 4. While pressing down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide the battery compatment cov[...]

GETTING READY 38 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries 900 shots (150 minutes) 240 shots (120 minutes) 250 minutes Alkaline batteries 240 shots (40 minutes) 50 shots (25 minutes) 130 minutes ■ Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator me[...]

GETTING READY 39 * 1 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor screen: On • 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 im[...]

GETTING READY 40 ■ Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable nickel-meta[...]

GETTING READY 41 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. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V]. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.[...]

GETTING READY 42 ■ AC Adaptor Precautions • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • 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 r[...]

GETTING READY 43 NOTES • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. IMPORTANT! • If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press [...]

GETTING READY 44 Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns[...]

GETTING READY 45 Using the On-screen Menus 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. 1. Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button. • If yo[...]

GETTING READY 46 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu s[...]

GETTING READY 47 To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. Perform this key operation: Press [SET]. Press [  ]. 1. Press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] to move back up to tab selection. 6. Perform one of the following oper[...]

GETTING READY 48 IMPORTANT! • 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 ti[...]

GETTING READY 49 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

GETTING READY 50 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time.[...]

51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Horizontal Hold the camera still in both 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. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash o[...]

52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. • 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 [...]

53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image. • 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. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the gr[...]

54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions • 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. • Never remove the memory card while an image is being r[...]

55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • 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 [...]

56 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X (1X to 1.2X in the Macro Mode) 1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller left or right to change the zoom factor. Slide the zoom [...]

57 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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. Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom) 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. U[...]

58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 31). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. Using the Flash 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 mod[...]

59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • 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[...]

60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status 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. * Red operation lamp It means this: Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire When the red operation lamp is this: Flashing Lit Red operation lamp [...]

61 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 se[...]

62 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  [...]

63 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. • 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. • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self- timer lamp is flashing. NOTES • The ?[...]

64 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • 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. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data ec[...]

65 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 ca[...]

66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. 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[...]

67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is focused. The image is not in focus. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image. ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to ch[...]

68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode 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. Range: Approximately 10cm to 70cm (3.9 ˝ to 27.6 ˝ ) 1. Keep pressing [  ] ( ) unti[...]

69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows fo[...]

70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then pr[...]

71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. EV Shi[...]

72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 4. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. NOTES • Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode t[...]

73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 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 bal[...]

74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “ Complete ” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adju[...]

75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the sample scene you want, and th[...]

76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • 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,[...]

77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. 7. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save” , and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. • Now you can use the procedure on page 75 to select your user setup for recording. Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Set[...]

78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 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]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to disp[...]

79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 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 ”, and then press [SET]. Combining Shots of Two People in[...]

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. • Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the firs[...]

81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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-tr[...]

82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 “ Pre-shot” , and then press [SET]. 5. Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Thou[...]

83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Movie”, and then press [SET]. • “Remaining capacity” shows how many 60- second movies can still be recorded to memory. 4. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button. • Movie recording continues for 60 seconds, or until you stop it by press[...]

84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory. • 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. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] bu[...]

85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • 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. • When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that [...]

86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Grid on/off • Metering • Image Review on/off • Color filtering • L/R key setting • Saturation • Power on default settings • Contrast • Resetting the camera • Sharpnes[...]

87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Metering” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you[...]

88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera ’ s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Filter” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. • Available [...]

89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Contrast” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and t[...]

90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid 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. To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Grid”[...]

91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [  ] and [  ] Keys 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 thr[...]

92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. Tu[...]

93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings are restored at power on Turn off mode memory so settings are initialized at power on Select this setting: On Off 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 Fl[...]

94 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera ’ s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. 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 t[...]

95 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want. 2. Slide the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image. • This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom fa[...]

96 PLAYBACK 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Resize to 1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA) Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA) Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) Cancel the resizing operation Select this: 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Cancel Resizing an Image You can use the following procedure to c[...]

97 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • 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. • 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) canno[...]

98 PLAYBACK 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. 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]. IMPORTANT! •[...]

99 PLAYBACK Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the movie. IMPORTANT! • You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie[...]

100 PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 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 a[...]

101 PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 3. Pressing any button besides [  ], [  ], [  ], or [  ] displays the selected image. • This [...]

102 PLAYBACK • Pressing [  ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. • 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]. • app[...]

103 PLAYBACK 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. 3. Configure the slideshow settings. • See the pages indicated below for more inf[...]

104 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Images” , and then press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. To do this: Include all files in file memo[...]

105 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Time ”. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. To s[...]

106 PLAYBACK Rotating the Display Image 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 [  ].[...]

107 PLAYBACK Using Image Roulette 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 t[...]

DELETING FILES 108 DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. 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 [...]

DELETING FILES 109 Deleting All Files 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, [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 110 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. Folders Your camera automatically creates a directory of image storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the memory ca[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 111 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ On” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 108). You can prot[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 112 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 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 ” . 4. Pres[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 113 5. 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. 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 12 1 is not[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 114 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ DPOF” , and 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 [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 115 Exif Print 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[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 116 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. DPOF settings (page 112) are used to determine which images[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 117 3. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to a printer. 4. Turn on the printer. 5. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. 6. Press the camera ’s power button. • This displays the print menu on the camera ’ s monitor screen. 7. On the camera’s monitor screen, select “ Print” , and the[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 118 IMPORTANT! • 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 progre[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 119 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save” , and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. 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]. • Thi[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 120 To display a file in 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]. • If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “ No Favorites file! ” appears. 4. Use [  ] [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 121 To delete a file 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 the file you want to delete from the FAV[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 122 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[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 123 OTHER SETTINGS 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). 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 [  ][...]

OTHER SETTINGS 124 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen 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 [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 125 IMPORTANT! • 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[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 126 IMPORTANT! • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be used as the power down image. • 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. • Formatting the camer[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 127 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. 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 [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 128 5. Press [DISP]. • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET]. 7. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. • You can configure up to three alarms, named [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 129 Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. 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 wh[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 130 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]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2003[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 131 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. To display the World Time screen 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, sel[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 132 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. • This displays the current time in the city you select. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. To configure summer time (DST) settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 133 6. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 134 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure the [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) buttons so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ REC/PLAY ”, and then press [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 135 Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. 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 [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 136 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage 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 memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 137 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. 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera be[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 138 Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 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[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 139 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 f[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 140 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Built-in Card ”, and then press [SET]. • 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. Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files be[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 141 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 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 [[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 142 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection 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 loc[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 143 1. What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98/ Me/2000 or Windows XP. ■ Windows 98/Me/2000 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. ■ Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 144 4. Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. • This starts installation. • The following steps show installation under the 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 y[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 145 7. Turn on the camera. • 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. • This will cause the “ New Hardware... ” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 146 9. On your computer, double-click “My Computer ”. 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. 13. Double-click the file that contains the im[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 147 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. 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[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 148 IMPORTANT! • 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 n[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 149 2. Turn on the camera. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. 3. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computer’ s USB port. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are sh[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 150 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 [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 151 Operations You Can Perform from Your 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. • View images in album format .... See “ Using the Album Feature ” on page 156. ?[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 152 Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. 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 t[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 153 Memory Directory Structure ■ Directory Structure < ¥ DCIM ¥ > (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO (Storage folder) CIMG0001.JPG (Image file) CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file) 101CASIO (Storage folder) 102CASIO (Storage folder) ALBUM (Album folder) INDEX.HTM (Album HTML file) < ¥ FAVORITE ¥ > * 1 (FAVORITE folder) CIMG0[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 154 ■ Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG) • Movie file File that contains a movie re[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 155 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “ DCIM ” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 156 Creating an album 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Create Album ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Create” , and then press [SET]. • This starts creation of the album, and causes the message “ Busy....Please wait... ” to appea[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 157 • The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete. • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ ALBUM ” , which contains a file named “ INDEX.HTM ” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery compartment cover[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 158 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “Create Album ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “Set Up”, and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the item whose setting you want to change, and [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 159 ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera. Select this option: On Off To do this: Turn on auto album creation Turn off auto album creation • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 160 Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer ’ s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 142, 151). 2. Open the built-in memory “ ALBUM” folder or the memory c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 161 Index Info 4. If you created the album after selecting “ Normal” type or “ Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 158, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stor[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 162 NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 163 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use. USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows) This is the sof[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 164 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows See the “ Readme ” file on the bundled CD-ROM. Macintosh See the “ readme ” file on the bundled CD-ROM. DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 165 Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and double-c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 166 Installing an Application 1. Click the “ Install” button for the application you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 167 User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. 1. Click the “ Register” button. • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear o[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 168 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. Installing Software Use the following procedures to install the software. ■ To install Photo Loader 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader ”. 2. Open the f[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 169 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “ Manual” f[...]

APPENDIX 170 APPENDIX ● Memory tab menu Metering Filter Sharpness Saturation Contrast Flash Intensity Grid Digital Zoom Review L/R Key Multi / Center weighted / Spot Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Pink / Purple Soft / Normal / Hard Low / Normal / High Low / Normal / High Weak / Normal / Strong On / Off On / Off On / Off REC Mod[...]

APPENDIX 171 ■ PLAY mode ● PLAY tab menu Slideshow Favorites DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Create Album Alarm Copy Start / Images / Time / Interval Show / Save / Cancel Select images / All images / Cancel On / All Files : On / Cancel Rotate / Cancel 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 / Cancel – Create / Layout / Set Up / Cancel Alar[...]

APPENDIX 172 ● Set Up tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. * There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice p[...]

APPENDIX 173 REC mode Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Lit Lit Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 2 Pattern 1 Red Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Lit Red Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful. Cannot Auto Focus. Monitor screen is off. Storing image S[...]

APPENDIX 174 Charger Unit The charger unit has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp Lit Unlit Pattern A Pattern B Meaning Charging Charging complete Charging problem (Ambient temperature is too high or too low.) Charger unit or battery abnormality [CHARGE] lamp P[...]

APPENDIX 175 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 44). 2) The batteries are dead. 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode[...]

APPENDIX 176 Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action Auto Focus does not focus properly The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus[...]

APPENDIX 177 Other Symptom Possible Cause Action Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Remove the batteries from the camera, reinsert them, and then try again. 1) After confirming that the computer is not accessing ca[...]

APPENDIX 178 Display Messages Alarm setting complete. Battery is low. Cannot register any more files Card ERROR File could not be saved because battery is low. Folder cannot be created. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. The batteries are dead. • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “ SCENE ” folder a[...]

APPENDIX 179 There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. You are trying to save an invalid file as a BESTSHOT user setup, or as an original startup image. There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 112). The memory card is not formatted. For[...]

APPENDIX 180 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes • Snapshots (QV-R51) • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the[...]

APPENDIX 181 Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels .................. QV-R41: 4.00 million QV-R51: 5.00 million Imaging Element ................ QV-R41: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 4.13 million) QV-R51: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 5.25 million) L[...]

APPENDIX 182 Number of Shots, Continuous Recording * 1 (Recording Time) Number of Shots, Normal Recording * 2 (Recording Time) Continuous Playback * 3 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries 900 shots (150 minutes) 240 shots (120 minutes) 250 minutes Recording Functions ........ Snapshot; BESTSHOT; Movie Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-in[...]

APPENDIX 183 * 1 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor screen: On • 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[...]

APPENDIX 184 Power Supply • Use only the special HR-3U rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries [...]