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QV-R40
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Contents
2INTRODUCTION
21 QUICK START GUIDE
25 GETTING READY
51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
92 PLAYBACK
102 DELETING FILES
104 FILE MANAGEMENT
117 OTHER SETTINGS
129 USING A MEMORY CARD
135 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
148 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
162 APPENDIX
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Features
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Precautions
General Precautions
Avoid Use While In Motion
Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
Flash
Display Panel
Connections
Transport
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
Water and Foreign Matter
Dropping and Rough Treatment
Keep Away From Fire
Disassembly and Modification
Locations To Be Avoided
Backing Up Important Data
Batteries
Alkaline Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
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Charger Unit
AC Adaptor (Option)
Battery Life
Operating conditions
Data Error Precautions
Lens
Condensation
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the batteries!
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QUICK START GUIDE
Press [ ] (PLAY).
Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.
To view a recorded image
Focus frame
(See page 92 for details.)
Press [ ] (REC).
When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.
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GETTING READY
About This Manual
Terminology
Button Operations
On-screen Text
General Guide
Front Back
Bottom
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Monitor Screen Contents
REC mode
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PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Indicator Lamps
Attaching the Strap
Power Requirements
Batteries
To charge the batteries
Household Current
Charging Batteries
Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.
The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when charging is complete.
Charger Unit Precautions
Battery Precautions
Optional Batteries
To load batteries
To remove the batteries from the camera
Low Battery Indicator
Battery Life Guidelines
Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer
Alkaline Battery Life
Battery Handling Precautions
Using AC Power
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
Open the cameras terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V].
Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.
AC Adaptor Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn on the camera
To turn off the camera
Configuring Power Saving Settings
Using the On-screen Menus
Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button.
Press [MENU].
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Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
To configure display language and clock settings
Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the [] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera.
Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].
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Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image
Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button to turn on the camera.
Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.
Recording Precautions
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
About Auto Focus
Using the Optical Viewfinder
Using Zoom
Optical Zoom
In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller left or right to change the zoom factor.
Digital Zoom
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Using the Flash
Press [] ( ) to select the flash mode.
Record the image.
About Red-eye Reduction
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.
Use [] and [] to select Flash Intensity, and then press [].
Select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
Flash Precautions
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Record the image.
Specifying Image Size and Quality
To specify the image size
To specify image quality
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
In the REC mode, press [] ( ).
Using Auto Focus
Keep pressing [] ( ) until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area
On the REC tab, select AF Area, and then press [].
Spot Multi
Select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].
Using the Infinity Mode
Using the Macro Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose the image as you like.
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Adjusting White Balance
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Select the REC tab, select White Balance, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select Manual.
Using the Best Shot Mode
Example Sample Scene
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To delete a Best Shot user setup
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
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Using the Movie Mode
When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.
Using the Histogram
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REC Mode Camera Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Select the REC tab, select ISO, and then press [].
Selecting the Metering Mode
Select the REC tab, select Metering, and then press [].
Select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
Using the Filter Function
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys
Select the REC tab, select L/R Key, and then press [].
NOTE The initial default setting is REC Mode.
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation
Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
Use [] (forward) or [] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.
Zooming the Display Image
Resizing an Image
Cropping an Image
Playing a Movie
Displaying the 9-image View
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View
Displaying the Calendar Screen
Rotating the Display Image
Using Image Roulette
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DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
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FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders
Memory Folders and Files
CIMG0026.JPG
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To protect all files in memory
DPOF
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching II
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Using USB DIRECT-PRINT
Use the DPOF procedure on page 106 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print.
Connect the optionally available AC adaptor to the camera.
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Using the FAVORITE Folder
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the PLAY tab, select Favorites, and then press []. disp
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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
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OTHER SETTINGS
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
Turning the Key Tone On and Off
Configuring Power Down Image Settings
To configure power down image settings
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 135).
Change the name of the file to one of the following.
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Stopping the Alarm
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Changing the Date Format
To set the current time and date
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To configure summer time (DST) settings
Changing the Display Language
Formatting Built-in Memory
USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
To remove a memory card from the camera
Formatting a Memory Card
Memory Card Precautions
Copying Files
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows
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Turn on the camera.
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Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computers USB port.
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USB Connection Precautions
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USB Connection Precautions
Operations You Can Perform from Your
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
Memory Data
DCF Protocol
Memory Directory Structure
Directory Structure
Folder and File Contents
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions
Creating an album
In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).
Use [] and [] to select Create, and then press [SET].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature
Selecting an Album Layout
In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).
Use [] and [] to select Layout.
Use [] and [] to select the layout you want.
Configuring Detailed Album Settings
Background Color
Album Type
Auto Album Creation On/Off
Image Use
Viewing Album Files
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After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application.
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
About the bundled CD-ROM
Saving an Album
Computer System Requirements
Windows
Macintosh
Getting Started
Selecting a Language
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows
Installing an Application
Viewing the Contents of the Read me File
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh
Installing Software
To install Photo Loader
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APPENDIX
Menu Reference
REC mode
REC tab menu Memory tab menu
PLAY mode
PLAY tab menu
Set Up tab menu
Self-timer lamp
Operation lamp Red
Green
REC mode
Charger Unit
[CHARGE] lamp
PLAY mode
Troubleshooting Guide
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Display Messages
Specifications
Main Specifications
Camera Functions
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Power Requirements
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Battery (HR-3UA)
Special battery charger unit (BC-5H) : Inlet Type
Special battery charger unit (BC-5H) : Plug-in Type