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LCD Digital Camera

QV-4000User’s Guide

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Congratulationsupon yourselection of thenew CASIODigital Camera.To get the mostout of your newCASIO DigitalCamera, makesure you readthis manualcarefully andkeep it on handfor futurereference.

CONTENTS

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E-6 INTRODUCTION

Quick Reference ....................................................... E-6Getting Ready E-6Recording an Image E-7Viewing (Playing Back) an Image E-8Deleting an Image E-9

Features .................................................................. E-11Recording Features E-13

Precautions ............................................................. E-14General Precautions E-14Operating conditions E-15Condensation E-15Lens Precautions E-16About the camera’s backlight… E-16

E-17 GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide .........................................................E-17Front E-17Back E-18Side E-19Bottom E-19

Mode Dials ..............................................................E-20

Using the Control Button .........................................E-21

Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-22REC mode E-22PLAY mode E-23Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-24

Indicator display ...................................................... E-24

Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-25Operation/card access lamp E-25Flash Charge lamp E-26AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp E-26

Using the Bundled Accessories .............................. E-27Attaching the Neck Strap E-27Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E-27Using the Lens Cap E-28

Power Requirements .............................................. E-29Loading Batteries E-29Battery Handling Precautions E-32Low Battery Indicator E-33Using AC Power E-33Turning the Camera On and Off E-35Power Save Settings E-35

Memory Cards ......................................................... E-37Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-37Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-38Formatting a Memory Card E-39Memory Card Precautions E-40IBM Microdrive Precautions E-41

Menu Screens ......................................................... E-42

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Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-43Setting the Date and Time E-43Selecting the Date Format E-44

E-45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Full Auto Mode ........................................E-45Recording Precautions E-47Focusing E-47About Auto Focus E-48Image Recording when the Batteries are Low E-48About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-49

Using Optical Zoom ................................................E-49

Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-51

Using the Self-timer ................................................E-52

Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-53

E-54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Single Image (1-Image) .....................E-54Previewing the Last Image Recorded E-54Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode E-55

Using the Flash .......................................................E-55Selecting the Flash Mode E-55Flash Status Indicators E-56Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-57Changing the Sync Speed E-57Selecting a Flash Sync Setting E-58Precautions when Using Flash E-60

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-61Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) E-62Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode E-63Using the Manual Focus Mode E-64Using the Infinity Mode E-65Using the Macro Mode E-65Using Focus Lock E-66Expanding the Focus Area E-67Camera Shake Indicator E-67

Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-68

Selecting White Balance .........................................E-69Adjusting White Balance Manually E-70

Using AE Lock .........................................................E-71

Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-72

Using the Histogram ...............................................E-74

Using Digital Zoom ..................................................E-75

Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-76Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library E-77Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes E-80Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes E-81

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Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-82Full Auto E-82Program AE E-83Aperture Priority AE E-84Shutter Speed Priority AE E-85Manual Exposure E-87

Using the Continuous Shutter Mode....................... E-88

Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .. E-89To configure AEB Mode settings E-89To record an image using AEB E-90

Creating a Panorama ..............................................E-91

Recording a Movie ..................................................E-93

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................E-94Specifying Image Size and Quality E-94Enhancing Certain Colors E-96Using the Filter Function E-97Specifying Color Saturation E-97Specifying Contrast E-98Specifying Outline Sharpness E-98Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off E-99Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image E-100Specifying Power On Default Settings E-101Resetting the Camera E-102

Using the Remote Shutter Release ...................... E-103

Using an External Flash ........................................ E-104External Flash Unit Requirements E-104Attaching an External Flash Unit E-104

Attaching a Conversion Lens,Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................ E-106

Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-106Using a Filter E-108

E-109 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ..................................... E-109

Playing a Movie ..................................................... E-110

Playing a Panorama .............................................. E-111

Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-112

Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-113Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-114

Displaying the Histogram andOther Image Information ................................... E-115

Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-117

Resizing an Image ................................................ E-118

E-119 DELETING IMAGES

Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-119

Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-120

Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-121

Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-122

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E-124 MANAGING IMAGES

Folders and Files ................................................... E-123Folders E-123Files E-124

Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-125Protecting Selected Images E-125Protecting and Unprotecting All Images

in Selected Folders E-126Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-127

DPOF .....................................................................E-127Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-128Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-129Making DPOF Settings of All Images

on the Memory Card E-129

PRINT Image Matching ......................................... E-130

E-131 OTHER SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Language ............................. E-131Installing a Different Language Set E-131

Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-135

E-136 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a Television .................................... E-136Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-137

Connecting to a Computer .................................... E-138

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data .... E-140Memory Card Data E-141DCF Protocol E-141Memory Card File Structure E-142Image Files Supported by the Camera E-143Precautions when Using a Memory Card

on a Computer E-144

Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-145Specifying the Card Browser Type E-145Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-147Saving Card Browser Files E-149

E-150 REFERENCE

Camera Menus ......................................................E-150REC mode E-150PLAY mode E-151

Mode Settings ....................................................... E-152Settings in Each Mode E-152Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-153

Full Auto Mode Settings ........................................ E-154Menu Settings E-154Non-Menu Settings E-154

Troubleshooting .....................................................E-155Messages E-158

Specifications ........................................................E-160

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Getting Ready

2Load batteries.

Set the current time and date.

(page E-29)

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Insert the memory card. (page E-37)

(page E-43)

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Quick Reference

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1Remove the lens cap from the lens.

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Align the power/func-tion switch with .

2Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter re-lease button half way to focus the image.

Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).

3Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image). 6

After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.

Recording an Image (page E-45)

Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view throughthe viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight.(page E-51)

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Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page E-109)

Align the power/function switch with .

Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.

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Deleting an Image (page E-119)

Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. • You can exit the image

delete operation by pressing AE-L .

Rock the control button down to select “Yes” and then click the control button.

Press AE-L .

Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.

Align the power/function switch with .

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• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss resulting from the use of thismanual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any loss or claims by third parties which may arisethrough the use of the QV-4000.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as aresult of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Besure to back up all important data on other media to protectagainst its loss.

• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,Inc.

• CompactFlashTM and the logo are registered trade-marks of SanDisk Corporation.

• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix TechnologiesLtd.Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

• IBM is a registered trademark of International BusinessMachines Corporation.

• Other company, product and service names used hereinmay also be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Features• High-resolution 4.13-megapixel CCD

Record images that capture everything from delicate skintone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery.

• Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lensProvides high contrast and captures the most delicate ofnuances.

• World’s first digital soft focusCreates stunning effects for portraits and floral shots.

• Real-time histogramQuickly and easily obtains exactly the exposure you want,even under difficult lighting conditions.

• Easy-to-understand control panelAperture, shutter speed, focus and other settings can beseen at a glance, even when the monitor screen is turnedoff.

• Dual dial operationA pair of dials helps to make drive mode and exposuremode settings quick and easy.

• AF assist lightImproves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dimlighting.

• Multi-area AFHelps to prevent out-of-focus areas in an image.

• Focus area expansionMakes it easier achieve the focus you want.

• Image previewProvides instant preview of an image you just recorded.

• 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen

• 9.6X seamless digital zoom3X digital zoom, 3.2X digital zoom

• External flash connectability

• Memory card image storageSupports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBMMicrodrive.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)Images can be printed easily in the sequence you wantusing a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be usedwhen specifying images and quantities for printing by pro-fessional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching supportImages include PRINT Image Matching data (mode settingand other camera setup information). A printer that sup-ports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjuststhe printed image accordingly, so your images come outjust the way you intended when you recorded them.

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• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image inter-compatibility with printersand other digital cameras.

• VIDEO OUT terminalConnects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.

• USB compatibilityConnects to your computer for quick and easy image ex-change.

• Image management and manipulation softwareThe QV-4000 comes bundled with a CD-ROM that’spacked with useful software: Photo Loader for transferringimages to your computer, Photohands* for editing andprinting images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching imagesinto panoramas. Other bundled...* Windows version only.

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Recording Features

Best Shot Mode

page E-76

Five focus modes

Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro

page E-62 to E-65

Three metering modes

Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot

page E-68

Five exposure modes

Full auto, Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speedpriority AE, manual exposure

page E-82 to E-87

Movie Mode

page E-93

Panorama ModeStitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama.

page E-91

page E-89

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)Automatically records multiple images at different expo-sure settings.

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Precautions

General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-4000.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-era” refer to the CASIO QV-4000 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display whileoperating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-ates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt yourown repairs. High-voltage internal components create therisk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO serviceproviders.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating amotor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vi-sion and create the danger of accident.

• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage ifit is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at leastone meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, andnever let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire andelectrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rainor snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from thepower outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIOservice provider. Using the camera under these conditionscreates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor comingout of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplugthe AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the cameraunder these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec-trical shock. After making sure there is no more smokecoming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO ser-vice provider for repair. Never attempt your own mainte-nance.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the poweroutlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger offire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due todropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from thepower outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-vider.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any otherareas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in anaccident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera cancause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted.Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer-ring them to personal computer memory.

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Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0°C to 40°C.• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas subject to direct sunlight— In areas subject to high humidity or dust— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

temperature extremes— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun— In areas subject to strong vibration

Condensation• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-

wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, conden-sation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internalcomponents. Condensation can cause malfunction of thecamera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions thatmight cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera intoa plastic bag before moving it into a location that is muchwarmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in theplastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance toreach the same temperature as the new location.

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect theAC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wallsocket while recording images. Doing so will not only makestorage of the current image impossible, it can also corruptother image data already stored in camera memory.

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About the camera’s backlight…• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to

provide the back lighting for its LCD.• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six

years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the

camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you willbe charged for this replacement.

• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require moretime than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear inthe displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-peratures.

Lens Precautions• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-

fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens withyour fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lenssurface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipethe surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

• The lens of this camera extends from its body when youturn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Takecare not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, andnever set the camera face down so the lens is in contactwith a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap beforeturning on the camera.

• If you align the power/function switch with while thelens cap is on the lens, the message “LENS CAP” appearson the display and camera power turns off automatically. Ifthis happens, remove the lens cap and try again.

• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its ACadaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves thelens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.

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GETTING ACQUAINTEDThis section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.

General GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Front

Shutter releasebutton(page E-45)

Viewfinder(page E-51)

Flash(page E-55)

Terminal panel cover(page E-19)

Power/functionswitch(pages E-35, 45)

Lens(page E-16)

AF assist light/Self-timer lamp(page E-26)

Exposure sensor(page E-60)

Selector dialIndicator display(page E-24)

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Back

(Flash) button(page E-55)

(Self-Timer) button(page E-52)

MENU button(page E-42)

DISP button(page E-24)

Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine Images)(pages E-49, 75, 112, 113)

PREVIEW button(page E-54)

AE-L (AE Lock/Delete)button (pages E-55, 71, 119)

Monitor screen(page E-22)

Flash charge lamp(page E-26)

Operation/cardaccess lamp(page E-25)

(Metering Mode)button (page E-68)

WB (White balance)button (page E-69)

FOCUS (Focus Mode)button (page E-61)

Control button

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Open Terminal Panel Cover

Side BottomTripodscrew hole

Battery compartmentcover lock (page E-29)

Memory card slotcover (pages E-37, 38)

DC IN 6V terminal(page E-33)

VIDEO OUT terminal(page E-136)

DIGITAL terminal(page E-103)

External flashsync terminal(page E-104)

Diopter dial(page E-51)

USB port(page E-138)

Battery compartmentcover (page E-29)

Card slot coverlock (pages E-37, 38)

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Mode Dials

Exposure mode dial

Drive mode dial

■ Drive mode dial

■ Exposure mode dial

AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page E-89

Continuous Shutter recording page E-88

1-Image recording page E-54

Movie recording page E-93

Panorama recording page E-91

M M Mode (Manual Exposure) page E-87

S S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) page E-85

A A Mode (Aperture Priority AE) page E-84

P P Mode (Program AE) page E-83

Full Auto Mode page E-82

Best Shot Mode page E-76

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Using the Control Button

The control button is used to select menu items and executefunction. The following are the terms used in this manual todescribe control button operations.

Term

Rock

Click

MeaningUse your thumb to move the control button up,down, left, or right.Press the control button straight down until it clicks,something like a computer mouse.

Control button

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Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green• Focusing failed: RedNo memory card alert

Focus Mode indicatorMulti-area Auto Focus

Spot Auto Focus

Manual Focus

Infinity

Macro

Monitor Screen IndicatorsThe following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.

REC mode

Battery capacity

Date and time• Today’s date appears for

about two seconds.

Camera shake indicator

EV value

Drive Mode indicator1-Image

CONTINUOUS

AEB

MOVIE

PANORAMA

Self-timer10 SEC, 2 SEC

QualityFINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF

Memory capacity(Remaining numberof storable images)

Image size2240 x 1680 pixels2256 x 1504 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

Exposure Mode indicatorM Mode: Manual Exposure

S Mode: Shutter Priority AE

A Mode: Aperture Priority AE

P Mode: Program AE

Full Auto Mode

Best Shot Mode

Metering Mode indicatorMulti-pattern Metering

Center-weighted Metering

Spot Metering

AE lock indicatorShutter speed value• An out of range

aperture or shutterspeed causes thecorresponding monitorscreen value to turnamber.

Aperture value

Image information• Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)• Panorama: number of images (P1 to P10)

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PLAY mode

Image protection indicator

Folder number

File number

Image size

Quality

Batterycapacity

Date and time

White balance indicatorDaylight

Shade

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Manual

Zoom bar• Lower half indicates

optical zoom.Upper half indicatesdigital zoom.

Flash Mode indicatorNone Auto

Flash On

Flash Off

Red-eye reduction• Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire

(when auto flash is selected).

File name/File number

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Changing the Contents of the MonitorScreenUse DISP to cycle through monitor screen information set-tings as shown below.

Histogram display on (pages E-74, 115)

DISP

Information display on (pages E-22, 23)

DISP

Information display off

DISP

Monitor screen off

DISP

IMPORTANT!

• The histogram is not displayed in the movie REC orPLAY mode (pages E-93,110).

Indicator displayThe indicator display located on the top of the camera alsoshows various camera status indicators during image re-cording. The indicator display comes in handy especiallywhen the monitor screen is turned off.

Line 3

Line 2

Line 1

Multi-area AFindicator

Spot AF indicator

MF Manual focus indicator

Infinity indicator

Macro mode indicator

Flash off indicator

Flash on indicator

Red eye reductionindicator

Line 1Remaining number ofimages/File number

Multi-pattern Meteringindicator

Center-weightedMetering indicator

Spot Meteringindicator

Battery capacity

Line 2 Aperture value

Self-timer time settings

Exposure compensation

Line 3 Shutter speed value/EVvalue

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Operation Indicator Lamp

Operation/card access lampThe operation/card access lampshows the operational status ofthe camera as described below.

• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.

Partial press of the shutter release button

REC mode

Flashing

One of the following operations is in progress: startup, save (multiple), movie recording standby

LampColor

Green

Operation/cardaccess lamp

PLAY mode

On

Auto Focus complete

Auto Focus operation failed

LampColor

Green

Red

Flashing

One of the following operations is in progress:delete, format, battery alert, card browsergeneration.

Memory card is defective.

LampColor

Green

Red

• The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) whilethe monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.

IMPORTANT!

• Never open the memory card cover while the opera-tion/card access lamp is flashing.

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Flash Charge lampThe flash charge lamp also lightsand flashes during a record op-eration as described below.

IMPORTANT!

• When batteries go low, the operation/card accesslamp and flash charge lamp flash amber for about onesecond. After that, the camera powers down automati-cally. If this happens, replace batteries as soon aspossible.

REC mode

Partial press of the shutter release button

Lamp Color

Amber

On

Ready to fire.

Lamp Color

Amber

Flashing

Flash is charging.

Flash charge lamp

AF Assist Light/Self-timer LampThe AF assist light operates automatically to assist the AutoFocus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting isdim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown untilthe shutter releases during a self-timer operation.

IMPORTANT!

• Auto Focus using the AF assist light/ self-timer lamp ispossible when the distance from the camera to thesubject is less than about 2.5 meters.

• When the AF assist light operates while Multi-area AFor Spot AF is specified as the focus mode, the cameraautomatically assumes that focus area is the centerarea for Spot AF. See pages E-62 and E-63 for moreinformation.

• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timerlamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.

AF assist light/self-timer lamp

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IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck whenusing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.

• The supplied neck strap is intended for use with thiscamera only. Do not use it for any other application.

• Never swing the camera around by the neck strap.• Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck

can result in damage to the camera due to its bumpingagainst other objects. It also creates the danger of thecamera becoming caught in a door or on other ob-jects, resulting in personal injury.

• Keep the camera out of the reach of small children,especially when the neck strap is attached. The neckstrap can accidentally wind around the neck of a childand create the risk of strangulation.

Adjusting the Length of the Neck StrapUse the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.

Buckle

Using the Bundled Accessories

Attaching the Neck StrapAttach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illus-tration below.

Strap ring Strap ring

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Using the Lens CapAlways keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are notusing the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lenswhen the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.

Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring.This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.

IMPORTANT!

• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixedto the lens.

Large loop

Cap holder

Small loop

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

■ Batteries• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6• Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batter-

ies: NP-H3

■ Household Current• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)

Loading BatteriesMake sure that camera power is turned off whenever loadingor replacing batteries.

1. On the bottom of the camera,slide the battery compart-ment cover lock in thedirection indicated by thearrow and open the batterycompartment cover.

2. Load the batteries so theirplus (+) and minus (–) endsare facing as shown in the il-lustration.

3. Close and press down on thebattery compartment coveras you slide the batterycompartment cover lock inthe direction indicated by thearrow to lock it.

IMPORTANT!

• Never use manganese batteries. Use only the batterytypes specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.

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● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life• Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page

E-55).• You can also use the power save settings (page E-35) to

protect against wasting battery power when you forget toturn off the camera.

• You can also conserve battery power by using DISP to turnoff the monitor screen.

● Alkaline Battery LifeThe actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety offactors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount oftime the batteries spend in storage before you use them,temperature while you are recording, and photographic con-ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteriesor Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat-teries.

— Recording one image per minute under the above con-ditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of thatnoted above.

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,zoom and other functions, and how long you leave powerturned on.

● Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until powerautomatically turns off due to battery failure. They do notguarantee that batteries will provide the amount of serviceindicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.

• The above values are approximations only.• The above guidelines are based on the following battery

types:Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRALithium: Energizer* Battery life varies with brand.

• Values are based on continuous recording under the fol-lowing conditions.— Flash turned off— One switch between telephoto and wide-angle with the

zoom controller per image

Type of Operation

AA-size AlkalineBatteries LR6

AA-size LithiumBatteries FR6

AA-size Ni-MHBatteries NP-H3

ContinuousPlayback

170 minutes

320 minutes

180 minutes

ContinuousRecording

90 minutes(540 shots)

180 minutes(1,130 shots)

100 minutes(600 shots)

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● About rechargeable batteriesUse only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that arespecifically recommended for this camera. Proper cameraoperation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batter-ies are used.

AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HANickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/QuickCharger Set : BC-1HB4Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set atall times, for both charging and powering the camera.Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overallbattery life and cause malfunction of the camera.

• Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded inthe camera.

The following examples show how alkaline battery lifechanges under different shooting conditions.

Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens batterylife.

Conditions

• Temperature: 25°C• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute

for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex-tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im-age recording, power off)

• Flash onApproximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots)

Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.

Conditions

• Temperature: 0°C• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute

for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens ex-tension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, im-age recording, power off)

• Flash onApproximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots)

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• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to useit for more than two weeks.

• Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never al-low direct connection between two ends of a battery, andnever try to take batteries apart.

• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of themby burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.

• Never mix batteries of different types.• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can

cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteriesfrom the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.

• The batteries that power the camera normally becomewarm as they discharge.

• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 typelithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cellbatteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-teries with new ones. Doing so can result inbursting or leaking of batteries, creating thedanger of fire or personal injury.

• Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus(–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, asnoted by the markings on the camera itself.Improper loading of batteries can result inbursting or leaking of batteries, creating thedanger of personal injury or soiling of objectsnearby.

CAUTION

Battery Handling PrecautionsIncorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leakor burst and create the danger of serious damage to yourcamera. Be sure to note the following important precautionsto avoid problems with batteries.

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Using AC PowerUse the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from ahousehold power outlet.

• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)

• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as acharger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. Itcomes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy-dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be usedwith any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240VAC.

Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat-tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos-sible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camerawhile the battery level is , camera power will automati-cally turn off.

BatteryCapacity

High Low

MonitorScreen

IndicatorDisplay

DC IN 6V(AC power terminal)

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• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-ing the adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the ACadaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If youdon’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis-connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damagingthe camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with-out first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extendedperiods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptorfrom the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptorpowered operation whenever the AC adaptor is pluggedinto the camera.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera wheneverit is connected to a computer.

AC Adaptor precautions

• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage isoutside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptorspecified for this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be-come cut or damaged, do not place heavy ob-jects on it, and keep it away from heat. A dam-aged power cord creates the risk of fire andelectrical shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord,or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull-ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec-trical shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your handsare wet. Doing so creates the risk of electricalshock.

• Do not overload extension cords or wall out-lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire andelectrical shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor becomedamaged (exposed internal wiring), request areplacement from an authorized CASIO ser-vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cordcreates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION

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Power Save SettingsThe settings described below let you specify sleep and autopower off trigger times that help to conserve valuable batterypower.

AUTO POWER OFFAuto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation isperformed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the RECmode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time oftwo or five minutes.

SLEEPThe monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation isperformed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor andrestores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, oryou can turn off this setting entirely.

Turning the Camera On and OffRotate the power/function switch to turn camera power onand off.

: Turns on power and enters the REC mode.: Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.

OFF : Turns off power.

IMPORTANT!

• Never align the power/function switch with whilethe lens cap is on the lens.

• Never align the power/function switch with whilethe lens is facing downwards towards the ground.

• To restore camera power after it has been turned offby auto power off, rotate the power/function switch toOFF and then back to or .

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To configure power save settings

1. Align the power/function switch with .

2. Press MENU.

3. Rock the control button up or down to select“Power Save” and then rock the control buttonto the right.

4. Rock the control button up or down to selectthe item whose settings you want to change,and then rock the control button to the right.• To make auto power off settings, select “Auto Power Off”.

• To make sleep settings, select “Sleep”.

5. On the screen that appears, rock the controlbutton up or down to make the setting youwant, and then click the control button to applyit.

Auto power off settings: “2 min” “5 min”

Sleep settings: “Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”

6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

• In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time isfixed at five minutes.

• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.

• Performing any button operation while the monitor isasleep immediately wakes it up and restores normaloperation.

• The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have“2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. Thismeans that the camera turns off if you do not performany operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.

• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under anyone of the following conditions.

— While a slideshow is playing

— When you are performing operations on a com-puter connected to the camera’s USB port

— While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera

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2. With the side of the memory card that has anarrow marked facing towards the memory cardslot cover, slide the card into the camera as faras it will go.• If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding

the memory card into the slot.

3. Close the memory card slot cover.

Card slotcover lock

Memorycard slotcover

Eject button

Side markedwith arrow

Side markedwith arrowshould face thememory cardslot cover.

Memory CardsThis camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM Microdrive for image storage. Notethat all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer bothto a CompactFlash memory card and IBM Microdrive, unlessspecifically noted otherwise.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned offbefore you insert or remove a memory card.

• When inserting a memory card into the camera, makesure its correct side is facing up and that you insert itsterminal end into the camera. Trying to force a cardinto the camera can damage the card and the camera.

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the directionindicated by the arrow and open the memorycard slot cover.

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5. Close the memory card slot cover.

IMPORTANT!

• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc-tion.

• Should water or any other foreign matter get into thememory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplugthe AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer ornearest CASIO Service Provider.

• Never eject the memory card while the card slot is fac-ing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of thememory card falling, which can corrupt data or dam-age the memory card.

• Never remove the memory card from the camerawhile the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do-ing so can cause loss of recorded images or corrup-tion of memory card data.

Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the directionindicated by the arrow and open the memorycard slot cover.

2. Press the eject button so itextends from the camera.

3. Press the eject button onceagain to eject the card.

4. Remove the memory card.

Eject button

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Formatting a Memory CardYou can format a memory card to delete all of the datastored on it.

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on thecard, even if some or all of the images are protected(page E-125).

• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Modescene files you have imported from the CD-ROM andstored on the card. After formatting the card, you haveto import the Best Shot scene files you want to thememory card (page E-77).

• Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-firm that you no longer need the data stored in amemory card before formatting it.

1. Align the power/function switch with or .

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Format” and then rock the control but-ton to the right (page E-42).

4. In response to the confirmation message thatappears, rock the control button up or down toselect “Yes” to format or “No” to exit and thenclick the control button.Yes : Formats the memory card.

No : Does not format the memory card.

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Memory Card Precautions• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a

memory card is installed in it.

• Be sure to use only CASIO or SanDisk CompactFlashcards, or an IBM Microdrive. Proper operation is not guar-anteed with other memory cards.

• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe-nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of datastored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al-ways make backup copies of important images on othermedia.

• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformattingthe memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes allimages stored on the card, but you can use a computer tocopy the images you want to keep to the computer’s harddisk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be record-ing images where you do not have access to a computer, itis a good idea to take along an extra memory card or twojust in case you experience an unexpected memory cardproblem.

• Formatting is recommended for any memory card that yoususpect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORDERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or fornewly purchased memory cards.

• Before starting a format operation, switch to AC adaptorpower or load a new set of recommended batteries into thecamera.

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• A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than aCompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive isused, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkalinebatteries, certain operating conditions and certain batterybrands can result in batteries going dead right after youinstall new ones. Whenever using a Microdrive, we recom-mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat-teries or lithium batteries to power the camera.

• When battery power is low, the amount of time requiredbetween shots may become longer. This longer interval isdesigned to protect the Microdrive.

In case of Microdrive malfunction....• Contact your original Microdrive retailer or the contact

point noted in the Microdrive documentation.• CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance

support for the Microdrive.• Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data

loss you may suffer while using the Microdrive.• This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card

and the Microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting aMicrodrive from the camera is relatively more difficult thanejecting a CompactFlash card.

IBM Microdrive PrecautionsCompatibility of the camera with the IBM Microdrive hasbeen confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note thefollowing important points whenever using the IBMMicrodrive.

• Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation thatcomes with the Microdrive before using it.

• Note that the Microdrive becomes hot during normal use.Take care when removing it from the camera.

• Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of theMicrodrive when it is removed from the camera. Strongpressure can damage internal components and cause mal-function.

• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im-pact while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Do-ing so can cause malfunction of the Microdrive.

• The Microdrive is a very high precision device. Droppingthe camera can result in malfunction of the Microdrive,even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra carewhen handling the camera while the Microdrive is installed.

• The Microdrive has very large storage capacity. Becauseof this, certain operations can take a relatively long time toperform.

• The Microdrive may not operate properly in areas wherebarometric pressure is low. Because of this, you shouldavoid using it at high altitudes.

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Menu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYmode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera-tion in the REC mode as an example.

1. Align the power/function switch with .• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align

the power/function switch with .

2. Press MENU.

• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-150 for more informa-tion about menu contents.

3. Rock the control button up or down to selectthe menu item you want, and then rock thecontrol button to the right.

Do this:

Rock the control buttonup or down.

Rock the control buttonto the right.

Click the control button.

Press MENU.

If you want to do this:

Select a menu item

Display details of the selectedmenu item

Execute the selected item

Back step to the previous screen

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Setting the Date and Time


2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Date” and then rock the control buttonto the right.

4. Select “Adjust” and then rock the control but-ton to the right.

5. Select and change the digits on the screen toset the current date and time.

Setting the Current Date and TimeUse the following procedures to set the current date andtime, and to select the date format.When you record an image, the time and date the image wasshot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’sbuilt-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to“stamp” the date and time inside the image (page E-100).

IMPORTANT!

• The time and date settings are cleared if the camera isleft for about 24 hours without battery and AC powerbeing supplied. If this happens, restore power andmake new time and date settings before using thecamera again.

• A flashing time display indicates that the time and date(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedureon this page to make the correct time and date set-tings.

• If you do not set the camera’s built-in clock to the cur-rent date and time, all images are recorded with thedefault date and time, which probably is not your cor-rect current date and time. Be sure to correctly set theclock before you use the camera.

Purpleselectionboundary

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Selecting the Date FormatYou can use the following procedure to select one of thethree different date formats.


2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Date” and then rock the control buttonto the right.

4. Select “Date Style” and then rock the controlbutton to the right.

5. Rock the control button up or down to selectthe setting you want to use, and then click thecontrol button to apply it.Example: October 23, 2001

Year/Month/Day: 01/10/23

Day/Month/Year: 23/10/01

Month/Day/Year: 10/23/01


Do this:

Rock the control buttonto the left or right.

Rock the control buttonup or down.

If you want to do this:

Move the selection boundary

Increase or decrease the valuewhere the selection boundary islocated

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5. Compose the image as you view it on the moni-tor screen.

• If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to composethe image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.

6. Press the shutter releasebutton about half way andhold it there to performauto focus.

• Pressing the shutter release button causes the focusframe to appear on the monitor screen (page E-62).

• Multi-area Auto Focus (page E-62) automatically fo-cuses the image and displays shutter speed and aper-ture values.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basiccamera settings.

Using the Full Auto ModeThe Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novicesto record good-looking digital images every time. The cam-era makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and othersettings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.

1. Before turning on the camera, remove its lenscap.

2. Align the exposure mode dial with (FullAuto Mode).

3. Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).

4. Align the power/functionswitch with .

: Turns on power andenters the REC mode.

: Turns on power andenters the PLAY mode.

OFF : Turns off power.

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• You can find out the status ofthe Auto Focus operation bychecking the color of thefocus frame and the status ofthe operation/card accesslamp.

• Take care that you do notblock the lens or thesensors with your fingersas you hold the camera.

7. After confirming thatthe image is in focus,press the shutterrelease button all theway down to record theimage.• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer

from which they are stored to the memory card. Youcan continue to shoot consecutive images as long asthere is space available in the buffer.

• The number of images you can store in the cameradepends on the storage medium and the image qualitysetting (page E-94) you are using.

• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter releasebutton gently.

Operation/cardaccess lamp

If you see this:

Focus frame: Green

Operation/card access lamp:Green

Focus frame: Red

Operation/card access lamp:Red

It means this:

The image is in focus.

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Recording Precautions• Never remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the AC

adaptor, or remove the memory card from the camerawhile it is saving images to its memory card. Doing so notonly causes a loss of the image being saved, it can alsocorrupt images already stored on the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency thatcannot be detected by the human eye. When using thecamera indoors under such lighting, you may experiencesome brightness or color problems with recorded images.

FocusingThe Full Auto Mode uses Multi-area AF, which measuresthree distances and automatically focuses on the subjectnearest to the camera. Note that the focusing range is ap-proximately 30 cm to ∞.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot select a different focusing method whenusing the Full Auto Mode (Page E-61).

IMPORTANT!

• In any of the following cases, the message “One mo-ment please...” appears on the display after yourecord each image as it is saved to the memory card.— When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) im-

ages (page E-95)— When you are recording a movie or panorama

(pages E-91, 93)— When you are recording using certain Best Shot

scene setups (page E-76)— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-

play while you are using a CompactFlash card(page E-33)

— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (pageE-33).

• Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes anumber of camera settings to be made automaticallyin accordance with shooting conditions. See “Full AutoMode Settings” on page E-154 for more information.


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Image Recording when the Batteries are LowTo protect against unexpected loss of image data, each im-age is recorded directly to the memory card (without goinginto the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as orlower. The message “ Press to cancel save” appearson the monitor screen during the save operation under thiscondition. As long as you do not press DISP, the save opera-tion continues and takes a few seconds to complete.Pressing DISP while the “ Press to cancel save” is onthe monitor screen cancels the image save operation.

• If you have a Microdrive loaded in the camera, the abovemessage appears whenever the battery level is indicatedas or lower.

• The message “ Press to cancel save” also appearsmomentarily during save operations in the PanoramaMode, Movie Mode, and when you are using certain BestShot scene setups. In this case, this message does not in-dicate that battery power is low.

• The message described above does not appear while themonitor screen is turned off.

About Auto FocusAuto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjectslisted below.

• Solid color walls or objects with little contrast• Strongly backlit objects• Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects• Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns• Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera• Subjects in poorly lit areas• Moving subjects

Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera isunsteady or shaking.

■ Fixed Focusing Distances

• Depending on actual conditions, a green operation/cardaccess lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guaranteethat the image is in focus.


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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The actual image is recorded and saved in accordance

with the image quality setting currently selected on yourcamera. The image recorded on the memory card hasmuch better resolution and detail than the REC modemonitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re-sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im-age.

Using Optical ZoomOptical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis-tance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factorranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).


2. Push the zoom controllerupwards towards (telephoto) to zoom inon the subject, or down-wards towards (wide-angle) to zoom out.

(telephoto) (wide-angle)

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NOTES

• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lensaperture value.

• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is theaperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher opti-cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value(smaller aperture).

• Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots toavoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.


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• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image inviewfinder screen to your eyesight.

Using the Viewfinder for RecordingThe illustrations below show what you see when you lookthrough the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.

Note that the focus range frame is valid for subjects that areabout three meters away. A different focus range is used forsubjects that are closer or farther away. Because of this, youshould change to the Manual Focus Mode (MF) or MacroMode ( ) whenever the distance between the camera andthe subject is 30cm or less (pages E-64, 65).• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the

camera is in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode. Usethe monitor screen to compose images in the Manual Fo-cus Mode or Macro Mode.

Focus Frame

Focus RangeFrame

Short distance to subject

Diopter Dial

IMPORTANT!

• Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while thecamera is turned off or in the PLAY mode.


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Select this setting:

No display

10SEC

2SEC

To do this:

Turn the self-timer off

Record 10 seconds after theshutter release button is pressed

Record two seconds after theshutter release button is pressed

3. Press the shutter release button to start theself-timer countdown.• The AF assist light/self-timer lamp flashes as the sec-

onds are counted down. If you have the monitorscreen turned on, the seconds are counted down onthe screen.

• To stop a countdown part way through, press the shut-ter release button.

NOTES

• The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use aslow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer atthe same time.

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with theContinuous Shutter Mode.

Self-timer Time Settings:

Each press of cycles through the available self-timer settings described below.

Using the Self-timerYou can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.


2. Press to select the self-timer time you want.

Self timer

Time


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— When recording portrait orientation images, positionthe camera so it is standing up as straight as possible,as shown in the illustration below. Holding the cameraat an angle can cause sensor errors. As a generalrule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20degrees off of vertical.

— Tilting the camera too far upwards or downwards canalso cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do notallow the camera to point more than about 60 degreesup or down.

— The camera orientation sensor does not work withmovie images.

Camera Orientation DetectionThe camera automaticallydetects whether it isoriented vertically orhorizontally when yourecord an image, andstores the orientationalong with the image data.When you display the images on the camera’s monitorscreen, they are automatically oriented correctly as yourecorded them. You can also configure the bundled PhotoLoader application (page E-138) so it automatically positionseach image using the orientation data stored with it.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that all images are displayed on the camera’s monitorscreen using standard horizontal orientation during fastscrolling of images, on the 9-image screen, and on all im-age selection menu screens.

• Note the following precautions to ensure that the sensorbuilt into the camera can correctly detect the orientation ofthe camera.

— Make sure you are holding the camera still when re-cording images. Camera movement can cause sensorerrors.

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