Digital CameraQV-R3/QV-R4User’s GuideK862PCM1DMXEThank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contain
INTRODUCTION10• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, andnever let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire andelectric shock. Nev
INTRODUCTION11Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not use or keep the c
INTRODUCTION12LED Backlight• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. Adark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight hasreached t
INTRODUCTION13GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OFTHIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).This device complies with Part 15 o
QUICK START GUIDE14QUICK START GUIDEGetting ReadyCHARGETo record an image(See page 38 for details.)1.Attach the battery to the charger unit, and thenc
QUICK START GUIDE15To view a recorded image(See page 82 for details.)MFDPOFPREVIEWMENUDISPSETON/OFF123To delete an image(See page 89 for details.)MFDP
GETTING READY16GETTING READYThis section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.General GuideThe followin
GETTING READY17BackMFDPOFPREVIEWMENUDISPSETON/OFFKFCDELOMQGHINJPC Monitor ScreenD ViewfinderE Diopter sliderF Operation lampG / DPOF (Self-timer/Cont
GETTING READY18Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.Recording ModeQ
GETTING READY19Folder number/File numberQualityFINENORMALECONOMYBattery capacityImage size2304 ҂ 1712 pixels (QV-R4)2240 ҂ 1680 pixels (QV-R4)2048 ҂ 1
INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact
GETTING READY20Indicatorson(page 18)Histogramon(page 75)IndicatorsoffMonitorscreen off*Indicator LampsThe color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) o
GETTING READY21Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your
GETTING READY22 IMPORTANT! • Use the soft case for storage of this camera, and itsbattery and memory card only.• The strap that comes with the soft ca
GETTING READY23Power RequirementsYour camera can operate on either battery power or ACpower.• BatteryOne NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion batteryThe bat
GETTING READY24 To charge the battery1.Positioning the positive and negative termi-nals of the battery as shown in the illustration,attach the batter
GETTING READY25To load the battery into the camera1.Slide the batterycover on the side ofthe camera in thedirection indicated bythe arrow and thenswin
GETTING READY264.Swing the batterycover up and thenslide it closed as youpress down at thepoint indicated by thearrow in the illustra-tion. IMPORTANT!
GETTING READY27 Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 4
GETTING READY28• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of over-heat-ing, fire, and explosion.— N
GETTING READY29● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digitalcamera only. See your camera’s Users Guide to findout if
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GETTING READY30 Charger Unit Precautions• Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose volt-age rating is different from that marked on the charg
GETTING READY31 Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside therating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create
GETTING READY32Turning the Camera On and OffPress the power button to turn the camera on and off.Pressing the power button to turn on the camera cause
GETTING READY335.Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently se-lected setting, and then press SET.• Available Auto Power Off settings are: 3 min, 5 min,a
GETTING READY34Using the On-screen MenusPressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations onthe camera’s monitor screen. The contents of the menu
GETTING READY35Example: To select the“Size” item.3.Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, andthen press SET to move the selection cursorfrom the
GETTING READY36Configuring Display Language and ClockSettingsBe sure to configure the following settings before using thecamera to record images.• Dis
GETTING READY374.Use [ ] and [ ] toselect the name of thecity where you live,and then press SET.5.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time(DST) setti
38BASIC IMAGE RECORDING2.Align the mode dialwith (SnapshotMode).3.Compose the imageon the monitor screenso the main subject iswithin the focusframe.
39BASIC IMAGE RECORDING4.Press the shutter releasebutton half way to focus theimage.• When you press the shutterrelease button half way, thecamera’s A
INTRODUCTION4Recording Consecutive Images(Continuous Shutter Mode)... 59Combining Shots of Two People into a Sing
40BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording Precautions• Never open the battery cover while the green operationlamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the cur
41BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout Auto Focus• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is movedduring recording, or when recording the types of subj
42BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGPreviewing the Last Image RecordedUse the following procedure to preview the last image re-corded, without leaving the current
43BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Optical ViewfinderTurning off the camera’s monitor screen and using its opticalviewfinder to compose images helps to
44BASIC IMAGE RECORDING3.Compose the image and then press the shutterrelease button. NOTES • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.•
45BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.Slide the zoom con-troller towards (Telephoto)/ tochange the zoomfactor.• When zoom reachesmaximum optical zoom,it stops mo
46BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.1.In a recording mode, press MENU.2.Press
47BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Red-eye ReductionUsing the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room cancause red spots inside the eyes of people
48BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGChanging the Flash Intensity SettingPerform the following steps to change the flash intensity set-ting.1.In a recording mode, p
49BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-seconddelay of the shutter release after you press t
INTRODUCTION5PRINT Image Matching II ...95Exif Print ...
50BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• See page 59 for information about Continuous Shutterrecording.• With the Triple Self-timer, the first image is recordedafter
51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGSpecifying Image Size and QualityYou can specify the image size and image quality to suit thetype of image you are recording.To
52BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGTo specify the image quality1.In a recording mode, press MENU.2.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab.3.Use [ ] and [ ] to se
INTRODUCTION6104 USING A MEMORY CARDUsing a Memory Card ... 105To insert a memory card into the camera 105T
INTRODUCTION7 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for a
INTRODUCTION8Features• High-resolution primary color CCDEverything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details inscenery shots come out with ama
INTRODUCTION9PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4.All references in this
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