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Digital Camera
QV-R3/QV-R4
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.
Before using it, be sure to read the precautions
contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide
User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
All the illustrations in this manual show the
QV-R4
QV-R4. See the text that accompanies the
illustrations for information about how the
QV-R3 and QV-R4 differ from each other.
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CHARGE INTRODUCTION 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 Rechargeable lithium ion battery Charger Unit (BC-20) (NP-30) Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable User’s Guide 2
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INTRODUCTION 16 GETTING READY Contents General Guide ............................................................ 16 Front 16 2 INTRODUCTION Bottom 16 Back 17 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 18 Contents ....................................................................... 3 Recording Mode 18 Play Mode 19 Features ..................................................................
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INTRODUCTION About Auto Focus 41 Recording Consecutive Images About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen 41 (Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 59 Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 42 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42 (Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 60 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 43 Recording a Subject ont
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INTRODUCTION PRINT Image Matching II ................................................95 82 PLAYBACK Exif Print ..................................................................... 95 Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 82 Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 83 96 OTHER SETTINGS Resizing an Image ..................................................... 84 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Cropping an Image..................
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INTRODUCTION Transferring Files to a Computer ..............................118 104 USING A MEMORY CARD Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 118 Transferring Files Using a Memory Card 120 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 105 Memory Data 121 To insert a memory card into the camera 105 Memory Directory Structure 122 To remove a memory card from the camera 105 Supported Image Files 123 Formatting a Memory Card 106 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 123
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Tech- nologies Ltd. software. • The contents of this manual are subject to change Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 without notice. Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi- • Other company, product and service names used bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of herein may also be trademarks or service marks of this manual. others. • CASIO COMPUTER CO.,
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INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Features Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of • High-resolution primary color CCD image you are trying to record and the camera performs Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev- scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity. ery time. • Effective Pixels • Real-time histogram QV-R3: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels) An on-screen histogram lets you
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INTRODUCTION • Easy Image Transfer Precautions Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable. General Precautions • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Be sure to observe the following important precautions Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of whenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4. Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. Also included All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the c
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INTRODUCTION • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and • If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service cen- • Should foreign mat
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INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor- from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). ruption of data in camera memory. • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — Removing the battery while image recording or data — In areas subject to direct sunlight communication is in progress. — In areas subject t
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INTRODUCTION Condensation LED Backlight • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- • The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or reached the end of its service life, and needs to be re- on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc- placed by a CASIO service center. Note that you wi
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INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Model Number: QV-R3/QV-R4 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. NOTICE Responsib
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CHARGE MF DPOF PREVIEW SET MENU DISP ON/OFF QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready To record an image (See page 38 for details.) 1 4 3 2 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Attach the battery to the charger unit, and then 2. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode). charge it (page 23). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the moni- tor screen or viewfinder to compose the im- 2. Load the battery into the camera (
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MF DPOF PREVIEW SET MENU DISP MF DPOF PREVIEW SET MENU DISP ON/OFF ON/OFF QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 82 for details.) (See page 89 for details.) 3 1 1 2 4, 5 2 6 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the power button to turn on the cam- 2. Align the mode dial with (Play Mode). era. 3. Press . 2. Align the mode dial with (Play Mode). 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the im-
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GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Open Terminal Panel Cover 2 1 Zoom controller 3 2 Shutter release button 4 5 3 Power button 1 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Flash 6 AF assist lamp 7 Lens 8 8 Terminal panel cover 9 9 USB port Bottom 0 DC IN 4.5V terminal 0 A Battery compart- ment cover 7 6 B Tripod sc
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MF DPOF PREVIEW SET MENU DISP ON/OFF GETTING READY C Monitor Screen Back D Viewfinder E Diopter slider F F Operation lamp G H G / DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) button I H (Flash/Delete) button J I MF (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) button E P J PREVIEW (Preview/Album) button D K Mode dial : Play Mode C K : Snapshot Mode L : Best Shot Mode M : Coupling Shot Mode Q Recording modes : Night Scene Mode O N M : Manual Exposure Mode : Movie Mode : Interval Mode [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] L /
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GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. Recording Mode Recording Mode Play Mode Snapshot Self-timer/Continuous None 1-Image Best Shot Coupling Shot Self-timer 10 sec Memory capacity 10s Night Scene Recording modes (Remaining number Self-timer 2 sec 2s of storable images) Manual Exposure Movie Triple self-timer x3 Interval Continuous Shutter indicator Image size Focus Mode indicator 2304 1712 pixels (
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GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator Play Mode White balance Metering Mode indicator indicator Multi-pattern Metering Image size Folder number/ None Auto 2304 1712 pixels (QV-R4) Center-weighted Metering File number 2240 1680 pixels (QV-R4) Sunlight Spot Metering 2048 1536 pixels (QV-R3) Shade Image protection 1600 1200 pixels indicator 1280 960 pixels Light Bulb Shutter speed 640 480 pixels value Fluorescent • An out of range Manual aperture or shutter Quality speed causes the FINE corre
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GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Indicator Lamps Screen The color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the camera. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on monitor screen as shown below. page 133. Indicators Histogram Indicators Monitor* Green operation lamp Self-timer lamp on on off screen off (page 18) (page 75) * You cannot turn off the monitor
