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Casio QV-R41, R51 51BASIC IMAGE RECORDING, 66OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS, Using Zoom, Using the Flash, Recording an Image, Using the Histogram, Using the Self-timer

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INTRODUCTION

51BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ...................................................	51
Aiming the Camera	51
Recording an Image	52
Recording Precautions	54
About Auto Focus	54
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen	55
Using the Optical Viewfinder ......................................	55
Using Zoom ................................................................	56
Optical Zoom	56
Digital Zoom	57
Using the Flash ..........................................................	58
Flash Unit Status	60
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	60
Flash Precautions	61
Using the Self-timer ...................................................	62
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................	63
To specify the image size	63
To specify image quality	64

66OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................	66
Using Auto Focus	67
Using the Macro Mode	68
Using the Infinity Mode	69
Using Manual Focus	69
Using Focus Lock	70

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ...........................	71
Adjusting White Balance ............................................	73
Adjusting White Balance Manually	74
Using the BESTSHOT Mode .....................................	75
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup	77
Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image (Coupling Shot) .................................	79
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot) ....................................	81
Using the Movie Mode ...............................................	83
Using the Histogram ..................................................	84
REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................	86
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	86
Selecting the Metering Mode	87
Using the Filter Function	88
Specifying Color Saturation	88
Specifying Contrast	89
Specifying Outline Sharpness	89
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	90
Turning Image Review On and Off	90
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys	91
Specifying Power On Default Settings	92
Resetting the Camera	93

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Contents

K866PCM2DKX INTRODUCTION Unpacking Contents 51BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image Using Zoom Using the Flash Using the Self-timer 94 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Displaying the 9-imageView Displaying the Calendar Screen Playing a Slide Show 123 OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen 156USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature Installing the Software from the CD-ROM 170 APPENDIX Indicator Lamp Reference ■Copyright Restrictions Features Page 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 Page ■Charger Unit ■AC Adaptor (Option) ■Battery Life Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens Other QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries To configure display language and clock settings To record an image To view a recorded image To delete an image GETTING READY About This Manual ■Terminology ■Button Operations ■On-screenText General Guide ■ Front ■ Back ■Bottom Monitor Screen Contents 1Digital zoom indicator 2Shutter speed value 43 Aperture value 4 ISO sensitivity 5 Zoom indicator 41 PLAY mode file type 62 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Image size 5Quality Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap Power Requirements ■Household Current ■To charge the batteries 2.Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet 3.The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when charging is complete Page ■Charger Unit Precautions ■Battery Precautions ■Optional Batteries To load batteries 1.Turn off the camera 3.Load batteries as shown in the illustration To remove the batteries from the camera 1.Slide the battery ■Low Battery Indicator ■Battery Life Guidelines ■Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer ■Alkaline Battery Life ■Battery Handling Precautions Using AC Power 1.Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor Open the camera 3.Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet ■AC Adaptor Precautions ■To turn on the camera ■To turn off the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings 5.Use [] and][ to change the currently selected setting, and then press [S 1. Turn on the camera 2. Press [MENU] Using the On-screenMenus ●Menu Screen Operations 4.Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [] •Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET] 5.Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Press the power button, the 6.Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET] Example: December 24 7.Set the current date and the time 8.Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image 1.Press the power button or the [] (REC) button to turn on the camera 3.Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image ●Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation Recording Precautions About Auto Focus Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Digital Zoom Use [ ] and][ to select“REC”thetab “REC” tab 5.Slide the zoom Using the Flash ■About Red-eyeReduction Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions Using the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size To specify image quality Page OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus 2. While watching the Using Focus Lock image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus and the Macro mode ( ) Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) 4.Record the image Adjusting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually Using the BESTSHOT Mode 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET] 4.Use [ ] and][ to select the sample sc you want, and then press [SET] 5.Record the image Page Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup ✒✎✳❅●❅❃▼ ▼❈❅“REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [] Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) 5.Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image 6. Press the shutter release button to record the left side of the image 8.When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) 4.Use [] and][ to select“Pre-shot”,and then press [SET] 5.Freeze the background on the monitor screen 6.Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparentbackground shown on the monitor screen Using the Movie Mode Using the Histogram Page REC Mode Camera Settings Selecting the Metering Mode 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering”, and Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [] and] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [] and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation Zooming the Display Image Page Cropping an Image Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary Playing a Movie Displaying the 9-imageView Displaying the Calendar Screen Playing a Slide Show 3.Configure the slideshow settings 4.Use [] and][ to select“Start”, and then press [SET] 5.To stop Slide Show, press [SET] To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [] and][ to select“Images”, and then When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it 1. Select “One image”, and then press [] To set the slideshow interval Rotating the Display Image Using Image Roulette DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File Deleting All Files FILE MANAGEMENT Folders Protecting Files To protect a single file Page To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“All images”, and then press [] “All images”, and then press 4.Use [] and][ to specify the number of copies PRINT Image Matching Exif Print Using USB DIRECT-PRINT 3.Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to a printer 4.Turn on the printer 5.Load paper for printing the images into the printer 6. Press the camera’s power button 7.On the camera ’s monitor screen, select “Print”, and then press [SET] To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder After copying all of the files you want, use and [] to select “Cancel”, and then press [SET] to exit “Save”, and then ] and][ to select the file you want copy to the FAVORITE folder To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“Show”, and then “Show”, and then To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU] 4.Press []( ) 6.Use [] and][ to select“Delete”, and then To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder “Show”, and then press [SET] 5.Use [] and][ to select“All File Delete”, and then press [SET] OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Page 3.Change the name of the file to one of the following Using the Alarm To set an alarm 5.Press [DISP] 7.After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Using World Time To display the World Time screen To configure summer time (DST) settings Changing the Display Language Configuring [ ] (REC) and ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions Formatting Built-inMemory USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera 1.Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera 2.Pull the memory card out of the slot Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions Copying Files To copy all the files in built-inmemory to a memory card To copy a file from a memory card to built-inmemory Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in memory to a memory card” VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Computer VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER “English” 4.Click [USB driver] and then [Install] 5.On the screen that appears after installation 7.Turn on the camera ’s USB port 9.On your computer, double-click“My Computer” 10.Double-click“Removable Disk” 11.Double-clickthe “Dcim” folder “Dcim” folder 12.Double-clickthe folder that contains the image you want Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Page 2.Turn on the camera ’s file memory as a drive 6.Double-clickthe file that contains the image you want to view 7.To copy all the files in file memory to your “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Memory Data ■Directory Structure ■Folder and File Contents Built-inMemory and Memory Card Precautions Using the Album Feature Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album” “Set Up”, and then ■Image Use ■Auto Album Creation On/Off Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer’s 2. Open the built-inmemory “ALBUM” folder or “ALBUM” folder or 3. Use your computer’s Album : Displays an album created by the camera Index Info : Displays information about each image •The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen 5.After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Windows Macintosh Installing Software from the CD-ROMin Windows Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” Exiting the Menu Application Installing Software from the CD-ROMon a Macintosh Installing Software guide APPENDIX Menu Reference ■REC mode ■PLAY mode Indicator Lamp Reference Page Charger Unit Troubleshooting Guide Page Page Display Messages Specifications Page Page ■Power Requirements ■Rechargeable nickel-metalhydride Battery (HR-3U)(bundled) ■Special battery charger unit (BC-5H)