Casio QV-R61 User Manual

EDigital CameraQV-R61User’s GuideK867PCM1DKXThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained

INTRODUCTION10• Business Shot (page 93)Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapeswhen recording the image of a business card, document,wh

100OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSpecifying ISO SensitivityYou can change the ISO sensitivity setting for betterimages in places where lighting is dim or w

101OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSelecting the Metering ModeUse the following procedure to specify multi-patternmetering, spot metering, or center-weighted

102OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Filter FunctionThe camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of animage when you record it.1.In the REC m

103OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSpecifying Outline SharpnessUse the following procedure to control the sharpness ofimage outlines.1.In the REC mode, press

104OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSpecifying ContrastUse this procedure to adjust the relative differencebetween the light areas and dark areas of the image

105OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSTo do this:Display images on the monitorscreen for about one secondimmediately after they are recordedDo not display image

106OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Selecting one of the following settings causes theicon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily onthe mo

107OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSWhen you want to assign this function to[] and [] keys:Recording mode• [] and [] cycle through recordingmodes: Snapsho

108OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSFunctionREC ModeFlashFocusWhite BalanceISOAF AreaMeteringSelf-timerFlash IntensityDigital ZoomMF PositionZoom Position*OnS

109OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSResetting the CameraUse the following procedure to reset all of the camera’ssettings to their initial defaults as shown un

INTRODUCTION11• DCF Data Storage (page 174)DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image compatibility between the digi

110PLAYBACKPLAYBACKYou can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to viewimages after you record them.Basic Playback OperationUse the following proc

111PLAYBACKZooming the Display ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the imagecurrently on the monitor screen up to four times its normalsize.1

112PLAYBACKTo do this:Resize to 1600 × 1200 pixels (UXGA)Resize to 1280 × 960 pixels (SXGA)Resize to 640 × 480 pixels (VGA)Cancel the resizing operati

113PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Resizing an image creates a new file that containsthe image in the size you select. The file with theoriginal image also rema

114PLAYBACK4.Use the zoom controller to make the croppingboundary larger or smaller.• The size of the cropping boundary depends on thesize of the imag

115PLAYBACKPlaying a MovieUse the following procedure to play back a movie that wasrecorded in the Movie mode.1.In the PLAY mode,press [] and [] tos

116PLAYBACKDisplaying the 9-image ViewThe following procedure displays nine images on themonitor screen at the same time.1.In the PLAY mode, slide the

117PLAYBACKDisplaying the Calendar ScreenUse the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.Each day shows the first image recorded on that day

118PLAYBACK• Pressing [] while the date selection cursor islocated anywhere in the top line of the calendarcauses the previous month to appear.• Pres

119PLAYBACK• To exit the slideshow setting screen and cancel theslideshow, use [] and [] to select “Cancel” andthen press [SET].4.Use [] and [] to

INTRODUCTION12PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-R61. All references in this ma

120PLAYBACKTo specify the slideshow images1.Use [] and [] to select “Images”, and thenpress [].2.Use [] and [] to select the setting youwant, and

121PLAYBACKTo specify the slideshow time1.Use [] and [] to select “Time”.2.Use [] and [] to specify the time settingyou want, and then press [SET]

122PLAYBACKRotating the Display ImageUse the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degreesand register the rotation information along with the im

123PLAYBACKUsing Image RouletteImage Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on thedisplay, before stopping at one of them. When you start anImage

DELETING FILES124DELETING FILESYou can delete a single file, or you can delete all filescurrently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cann

DELETING FILES125Deleting All Files1.In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).2.Use [] and [] to select “All File Delete”, andthen press [SET].3.Use [] an

FILE MANAGEMENT126FILE MANAGEMENTThe file management capabilities of the camera make iteasy to keep track of images. You can protect files againstdele

FILE MANAGEMENT1274.Use [] and [] toselect “On”, and thenpress [SET].• A file that is protected isindicated by the mark.• To unprotect a file, selec

FILE MANAGEMENT128To protect all files in memory1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, andthen press [].3.Use [

FILE MANAGEMENT1293.Use [] and [] toselect “Save”, andthen press [SET].• This displays the namesof the files in built-inmemory or on the loadedmemor

INTRODUCTION13 Connections• Never plug any devices that are not specified for usewith this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device

FILE MANAGEMENT130To display a file in the FAVORITE folder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

FILE MANAGEMENT131To delete a file from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

OTHER SETTINGS132OTHER SETTINGSSpecifying the File Name Serial NumberGeneration MethodUse the following procedure to specify the method forgenerating

OTHER SETTINGS133Specifying an Image for the Startup ScreenYou can specify an image you recorded as the startupscreen image, which causes it to appear

OTHER SETTINGS134Configuring Power Down Image SettingsWith the power down image feature, you can configure thecamera so a specific image stored in cam

OTHER SETTINGS135 IMPORTANT! • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can beused as the power down image.• Note that the power down image feature

OTHER SETTINGS136Using the AlarmYou can configure up to three alarms that cause thecamera to beep and display a specified image at the timeyou specify

OTHER SETTINGS137Stopping the AlarmWhen an alarm time is reached while the camera is turnedoff, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until yo

OTHER SETTINGS138To select your Home Time zone1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,and then

OTHER SETTINGS139Changing the Date FormatYou can select from among three different formats fordisplay of the date.1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode,

INTRODUCTION14 Water and Foreign Matter• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire

OTHER SETTINGS140Using World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to view a time zonethat is different from the home time zone when you go on atrip,

OTHER SETTINGS1416.Use [] and [] toselect the city youwant, and then press[SET].• This displays the currenttime in the city youselect.7.When the set

OTHER SETTINGS1425.Use [] and [] to select the summer time(DST) setting you want.Select this:OnOffTo do this:Advance the current time setting byone

OTHER SETTINGS143Changing the USB Port ProtocolYou can use the procedure below to change thecommunication protocol of the camera’s USB port whenconnec

OTHER SETTINGS144Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)Power On/Off FunctionsYou can use the following procedures to configure [ ](REC) and [ ] (PLAY) s

OTHER SETTINGS145Formatting Built-in MemoryFormatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format o

USING A MEMORY CARD146USING A MEMORY CARDYou can expand the storagecapabilities of your camera by usinga commercially available memorycard (SD memory

USING A MEMORY CARD1472.Positioning the memorycard so its back is facing inthe same direction as thecamera’s monitor screen,carefully slide it into th

USING A MEMORY CARD148To format a memory cardFormatting a memory card deletes any data already storedon it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to

USING A MEMORY CARD149Memory Card Precautions• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you canrestore normal operation by reformatting it. Howev

INTRODUCTION15 Locations To Be Avoided• Never leave the camera in any of the following types oflocations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elect

USING A MEMORY CARD1504.Use [] and [] to select “Built-in Card”,and then press [SET].• This starts the copy operation and displays themessage “Bus

USING A MEMORY CARD151To copy a specific file from a memorycard to built-in memory1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedureunder “To copy all the f

PRINTING IMAGES152PRINTING IMAGESA digital camera provides you with a variety of differentways to print the images it records. The three main printing

PRINTING IMAGES153Macintosh UsersThe camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for theMacintosh, which can be installed for image transfer andmanagement,

PRINTING IMAGES154To configure print settings for a singleimage1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab,select “DPOF”, andthen press [

PRINTING IMAGES155To configure print settings for all images1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, andthen press []

PRINTING IMAGES156To print a single image1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, andthen press [].3.

PRINTING IMAGES1576.Turn on the printer.7.Load paper for printing the images into theprinter.8.Press the camera’spower button.• This displays the prin

PRINTING IMAGES15810.Use [] and [] to select the paper size youwant to use for printing, and then press [SET].• The following are the print sizes th

PRINTING IMAGES159To print a group of images1.Use the DPOF procedure on page 153 tospecify the images in file memory that youwant to print.2.Perform s

INTRODUCTION16 Alkaline Batteries• Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into youreyes, take the following steps.1. Immediately rinse your

PRINTING IMAGES160Printing Precautions• See the documentation that comes with your printer forinformation about print quality and paper settings.• Con

PRINTING IMAGES161Exif PrintExif Print is aninternationally supported,open standard file formatthat makes it possible tocapture and display vibrantdig

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER162VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERAfter using the USB cable to establish a USB connectionbetween the camera and your computer

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER163 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to powerdown suddenly during data communication. Use ofthe special

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1644.Click [USB driver] and then [Install].• This starts installation.• The following steps show installation under theEng

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1657.Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU].• It makes no difference whether the camera is in theREC mode or PLAY mode.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER16611.Turn on the camera.• This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box toappear on the computer screen as the compute

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER167 IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, orrename images stored in file memory. Doing so cancause p

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER168Using the Camera with a MacintoshComputerThe following are the general steps for viewing and copyingfiles from a Macint

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER169 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to powerdown suddenly during data communication. Use theoptional A

INTRODUCTION17• If the batteries do not achieve full charge after thenormal charging time has passed, stop charging.Continued charging creates the ris

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1705.Turn off the camera, and connect the USBcable that comes bundled with the camera tothe camera and your computer’s USB

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1716.Turn on the camera.• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory asa drive.• The appearance of the drive icon de

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER172USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so can

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER173Using a Memory Card to Transfer Imagesto a ComputerThe procedures in this section describe how to transferimages from t

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER174Memory DataImages recorded with this camera and other data arestored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesy

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER175 Folder and File Contents• DCIM folderFolder that stores all of the digital camera files• Storage folderFolder for sto

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER176Built-in Memory and Memory CardPrecautions• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)folder of all the file

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER177Creating an album IMPORTANT! • Remember that creating an “ALBUM” folder (page174) causes different size versions of

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1782.Select the “PLAY” tab,select “Create Album”,and then press [].3.Use [] and [] to select “Create”, and thenpres

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER179Selecting an Album LayoutYou can select from among 10 different display layouts foran album.1.In the PLAY mode, pre

INTRODUCTION18 AC Adaptor (Option)• Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk offire and electric shock. Make sure you observe thefollowing

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER180 Background ColorYou can specify white, black, or gray as the color of thealbum background using the procedure und

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER181 Auto Album Creation On/OffThis setting controls whether an album is createdautomatically whenever you turn off th

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER182Viewing Album FilesYou can view and print album files using your computer’sWeb browser application.1.Use your compu

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER183IndexInfo• The following describes the information that appearson the Info Screen.This Info Screen item: Shows this

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER184 NOTE • When printing an album page, you should set upyour Web browser as described below.— Select the browser fram

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER185Installing the Software from the CD-ROMYour digital camera comes bundled with useful applicationsfor using it in co

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER186Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)This application automatically transfers image files from thecamera to your com

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER187PhotohandsXP/2000/Me/98At least 64MBAt least 10MBComputer System RequirementsComputer system requirements depend on

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER188 IMPORTANT! • For details about Windows minimum systemrequirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM(CASIO Digit

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER189Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch t

INTRODUCTION19 Battery Life• The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide areapproximate values until power fails, based on use ofbatteries of recomme

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER190Installing an Application1.Click the “Install” button for the applicationyou want to install.2.Follow the instructi

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER191User RegistrationYou can perform user registration over the Internet. To doso, of course, you need to be able to co

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER192 IMPORTANT! • If you are upgrading to the new version of PhotoLoader from a previous version and you want to uselib

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER193 To view the Photo Loader user’s guide1.On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.2.Open the “Photo Loader” folder a

APPENDIX194APPENDIXSharpnessSaturationContrastFlash IntensityFlash AssistGridDigital ZoomReviewIcon HelpL/R Key+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 /

APPENDIX195 PLAY mode● PLAY tab menuSlideshowFavoritesDPOFProtectRotationResizeTrimmingCreate AlbumAlarmCopyStart / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel

APPENDIX196● Set Up tab menuIndicator Lamp ReferenceThe camera has three indicator lamps: a green operationlamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-time

APPENDIX197REC modeOperation LampSelf-timerLampGreenLitLitPattern 3LitPattern 2Pattern 1RedPattern 3LitPattern 1Pattern 2LitRedPattern 1Pattern 2Opera

APPENDIX198Charger UnitThe charger unit has a[CHARGE] lamp that lights orflashes in accordance with thecharger unit operation that isbeing performed.[

APPENDIX199Power does not turn on.Camera suddenly powersdown.Image is not recordedwhen the shutter button ispressed.1) The batteries are not oriented

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact

INTRODUCTION20Operating 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

APPENDIX200Image RecordingSymptom Possible Cause ActionAuto Focus does not focusproperlyThe subject is out of focusin the recorded image.The flash doe

APPENDIX201OtherSymptom Possible Cause Action1) Focus the image (page 76).2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.3) Use the Macro Mode () fo

APPENDIX202OtherSymptom Possible Cause ActionMonitor screen is off.Cannot transfer files over aUSB connection.1) USB communication is in progress.2) T

APPENDIX203If you have problems installing the USB driver...You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect

APPENDIX204Display MessagesAlarm settingcomplete.Battery is low.Cannot correctimage!Can not find the file.Cannot register anymore filesCard ERRORThis

APPENDIX205Image compression could not be performed duringimage data storage for some reason. Record theimage again.The camera is in the Printer mode,

APPENDIX206SpecificationsProduct ... Digital CameraModel ... QV-R61 Camera FunctionsImage

APPENDIX207Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection)Effective Pixels ... 6.00 millionImaging E

APPENDIX208Monitor Screen ... 2.0-inch TFT color LCD84,960 pixels (354 × 240)Viewfinder ... Monitor screen and o

APPENDIX209*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)• Monitor screen: On• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every

INTRODUCTION21Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface ofthe lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.• Fing

APPENDIX210Power Supply• Use only the special HR-3U rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries topower this camera. Use of any other type of battery

QUICK START GUIDE22QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the batteries!2.Load the batteries into the camera.(page 39).• Note that you can also power the came

QUICK START GUIDE231.Press the power button to turnon the camera.2.Use [], [], [], and [] toselect the language you want.3.Press [SET] to register

QUICK START GUIDE241.Press [ ] (REC).2.Press [MENU].3.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.4.Use [] and [] to select “REC Mode”, and thenpress [

QUICK START GUIDE251.Press [ ] (PLAY).2.Press [] ( ).3.Use [] and [] to display the image you want todelete.4.Use [] and [] to select “Delete”.

GETTING READY26GETTING READYThis section contains information about things you need toknow about and do before trying to use the camera.About This Man

GETTING READY27General GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Back758612341 Shu

GETTING READY28 BottomMLL Battery compartment coverM Tripod screw hole• Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.ONN Memory card slotO Battery compar

GETTING READY292Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• Note that th

INTRODUCTION3Contents2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...

GETTING READY301 Digital zoom indicator (page 62)2 Shutter speed value (page 56)• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding m

GETTING READY31PLAY mode1 PLAY mode file typeSnapshotMovie2 Image protection indicator(page 127)3 Folder number/File number(page 126)Example : When a

GETTING READY32Indicators on (page 29)Histogram on (page 29)Indicators offMonitor screen offChanging the Contents of the MonitorScreenEach press of [D

GETTING READY33Indicator LampsYou can find out the operational status of the camera at aglance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, andwhethe

GETTING READY34Power RequirementsYour camera features a two-way power supply that lets youuse either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A seto

GETTING READY35 To charge the batteries1.Positioning the positive and negativeterminals of each battery as shown in theillustration, attach the batte

GETTING READY363.The [CHARGE] lamp will go out whencharging is complete.4.After charging is complete, unplug thecharger unit from the power outlet, an

GETTING READY37• Though the actual service life of the batteriesdepends on the environment under which they areused, you can expect to be able to rech

GETTING READY38 Battery PrecautionsPrecautions During Use• Charge the batteries in a location where thetemperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (5

GETTING READY39To load batteries1.Turn off the camera.2.Slide the batterycompartment cover onthe bottom of thecamera in thedirection indicated bythe a

INTRODUCTION453 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 53Specifying the Recording Mode 53Aiming t

GETTING READY40RechargeableNickel-MetalHydride batteries280 shots(140minutes)900 shots(150 minutes)260 minutesAlkaline batteries50 shots(25 minutes)24

GETTING READY41*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)• Monitor Screen: On• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephotoeve

GETTING READY42 Battery Handling PrecautionsMisuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode,which damages and corrodes the area around the batt

GETTING READY43Using AC PowerYou need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor(AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using ACpower.1.

GETTING READY44 AC Adaptor Precautions• Be sure to turn off power before connecting ordisconnecting the AC adaptor.• Always turn camera power off bef

GETTING READY45 NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera entersthe REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) entersthe PLAY mode.• Pressing [ ] (PLAY

GETTING READY46Configuring Power Saving SettingsYou can configure the settings described below toconserve battery power.Sleep : Automatically turns of

GETTING READY47Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth

GETTING READY48● Menu Screen OperationsWhen you want to do this:Move between tabsMove from the tab to thesettingsMove from the settings tothe tabMove

GETTING READY49To do this:Apply the setting and exitthe menu screen.Apply the setting andreturn to feature selectionin step 4.Apply the setting andret

INTRODUCTION5Specifying Power On Default Settings 107Resetting the Camera 109110 PLAYBACKBasic Playback Operation ...

GETTING READY50 IMPORTANT! • Recording images without configuring the clocksettings causes incorrect time information to bestored with image data. Be

GETTING READY513.Use [], [], [], and[] to select thegeographical areawhere you live, andthen press [SET].4.Use [] and [] toselect the name of th

GETTING READY528.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

53BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGBASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.Recording an ImageSpecifying the Recordin

54BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• Horizontal Hold the camerastill in bothhands, with yourarms firmlyagainst yoursides.• Vertical When holdingthe cameravertical

55BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• This causes an image or a message to appear onthe monitor screen.• This enters the REC mode for image recording.• If the came

56BASIC IMAGE RECORDING4.Press the shutter button halfway to focus the image.• When you press the shutterbutton half way, the camera’sAuto Focus featu

57BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.After making sure that theimage is focused properly,press the shutter button therest of the way down torecord.• The number of

58BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selectedfor the ISO sensitivity setting (page 100), the cameraincreases se

59BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing pur

INTRODUCTION6Using World Time ... 140To display the World Time screen 140To configure World Time set

60BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom.Optical ZoomThe range of the optical zoo

61BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGZoom out Zoom in2.Record the image. NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lensaperture.• Use of a tripod is recommend

62BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGDigital ZoomDigital zoom is activated after you reach the maximumoptical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the imageat

63BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitorscreen is turned off (page 32).• When you perform a digital zoom ope

64BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGTo do this:Have the flash fire automatically whenrequired (Auto Flash)Turn off the flash (Flash Off)Always fire the flash (Flas

65BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressingthe shutter button half way and checking the monitor

66BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing Flash AssistRecording a subject that is outside the flash range cancause the subject to appear dark in the resulting imag

67BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash Precautions• Take care that your fingersdo not block the flash whenyou hold the camera.Covering the flash with yourfinger

68BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press

69BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.Record the image.• When you press theshutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes asthe countdownprogresses, and thenthe shutt

INTRODUCTION7177 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUsing the Album Feature ... 177Creating an album 177Selecting a

70BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGSpecifying Image Size“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as thenumber of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel”

71BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGSpecifying Image QualityCompressing an image before storage can cause adeterioration of its quality. The more an image iscompre

72OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSThis section describes other powerful features andfunctions that are available for recording.Selec

73OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSWhen you see this:Green focus frameGreen operation lampRed focus frameFlashing green operation lampIt means this:The image

74OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Auto Focus AreaYou can use the following procedure to change the AutoFocus area used in the Auto Focus mod

75OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Macro ModeThe Macro mode lets you focus on close up subjectsautomatically. The automatic focus operation starts w

76OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Infinity ModeUse this mode when recording scenery and other farawayimages.1.Keep pressing [] ( ) until the foc

77OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Pressing [] or [] causes the area inside of theboundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitorscreen momentarily to ai

78OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing Focus LockFocus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subjectthat is not located within the focus frame when

79OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSExposure Compensation (EV Shift)Exposure compensation lets you change the exposuresetting (EV value) manually to adjust for

INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any

80OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes0.0.4.Record the image. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark o

81OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [] and [] to select the setting youwant, and then press [SET].When shooting under these conditions:Normal condition

82OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSConfiguring the White Balance SettingManuallyCertain complex light sources or other environmentalconditions can make it imp

83OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • After you adjust white balance manually, the settingremains in effect until you change it or until you turnoff the

84OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen whilerecording is in progress.• Recording pauses and the message “

85OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSScene Number Scene Name20212223RetroTwilightBusiness card and documents (page 93)White board, etc. (page 93)Register User S

86OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using thiscamera. They are provided as samples only.• Images recorded using

87OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSCreating Your Own BESTSHOT SetupYou can use the procedure below to save the setup of animage you recorded for later recall

88OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as BESTSHOT samplescenes are located after the built-in sample scenes.• Note that fo

89OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSCombining Shots of Two People into aSingle Image (Coupling Shot)The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of twopeople

INTRODUCTION9 Copyright RestrictionsExcept for the purpose of your own personal enjoyment,unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie filesviola

90OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Press the shutter button to record the leftside of the image.• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flashsetting

91OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording a Subject onto an ExistingBackground Image (Pre-shot)Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even ifyou n

92OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1.Enter the REC Mode, and select “BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 53).2.Use [] and [] to select “Pre-shot”, and the

93OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording Images of Business Cards andDocuments (Business Shot)Recording a business card, document, white board, orsimilarl

94OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Before recording, compose the image so outline ofthe item you want to record fits entirely within themonitor

95OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Use [] and [] to select the candidate youwant to correct.5.Use [] and [] toselect “Correct”, andthen press [SET].• Se

96OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1.Enter the REC Mode,and select “Movie” as therecording mode (page53).• This enters the MovieMode and causes “ ”to appear o

97OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the HistogramYou can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitorscreen. The histogram lets you check exposure co

98OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• When the histogram is too farto the left, it means that thereare too many dark pixels.This type of histogram resultswhen

99OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown forillustrative purposes only. You may not be able toachieve exactly