USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera 1. Open the memory card cover. 1. Open the memory card 2. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. cover. 3. Pull the memory card out of the slot. 2. Positioning the memory card so its cut off corner is oriented as shown in the illustration, push the memory card into slot as far as it will go.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter a recording mode or the Play Mode, and then press MENU. IMPORTANT! 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format,” and • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card,” To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory and then press SET. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card.” 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in,” and then press SET. 3.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cable that comes with your camera makes it easy to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer images using the memory card, if your computer is equipped to read memory cards. Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on your computer screen. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE Selecting a Language • You do not need to install software if you already have it installed on your computer. First select a language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 2. Click the name of the application you want to install. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 3. Click the “Install” button. 2. Click the name of the application you want to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 1. On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications and user documentation are available in a particular language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express IMPORTANT! • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 9. After the system starts up, use the USB cable ■ Installing the USB Driver to connect the camera to your Macintosh. 1. Turn off the camera and quit all applications on 10. Turn on the camera. your Macintosh. 11. From now on, the 2. Insert the bundled CD-ROM provided into the camera will be recognized as a drive whenever you connect the camera to your Macintosh. CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the hard disk that is specified as the startup disk. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) ■ To view the camera user’s guide To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 115). 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then 1. On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. named “Acrobat Reader.” 2. Open the folder for the language whose ver- 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This software lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily. The Photo Loader and Photohands applications can also be used for high-level image management and editing.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To connect the USB Cable IMPORTANT! 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Open the terminal panel cover and then use the USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. USB cable (bundled) Small connector (Mini-B) USB port Large connector (A) USB 3. Import the images to the computer. 4. After image data transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable. • For details, see “Terminating a USB Connection.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Terminating a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Windows Me or 98 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera. ● Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ● Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Directory Structure • Parent folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. <¥DCIM¥> • Storage folder Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. (Parent folder) 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) ... • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Supported Image Files Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Using the Album Feature The album feature of the camera creates an HTML layout that displays your images. You can use the HTML layout to post your images on a Web page, or for printing the images. 1. In the Play Mode, press . • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album. Note that to view a movie on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, you need to install DirectX. Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Selecting an Album Layout • Never open the battery cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted. • If memory becomes full while an album is being created, the message “Memory Full” appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings ■ Background Color 1. In the Play Mode, press You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings.” . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up,” and then press [ ]. ■ Album Type There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info. Normal Type : This type of album displays images in accordance with the currently selected layout.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in memory or on the memory card whenever you turn off the camera. Select this hot linking setting: To get this: High-resolution album images when printing album pages NOTES • Since images are high resolution, it takes a longer time to display them on your computer screen. • With this setting, you cannot enlarge images or play movies.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting Viewing Album Files “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 126, you can click one of the following display options. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- Album : Displays an album created by the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTES Saving an Album • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser application for details about printing and configuring settings for printing.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appear on each recording mode and Play Mode tab. Underlined items are factory defaults.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu File No. Beep On / Off On / Off Startup World Time On (Selectable image) / Off Home / World PLAY Mode Menu ● PLAY tab menu Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX Recording Mode Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation Lamp Green Red Self-timer Lamp Operational (Power on, recording Lit Green operation lamp enabled) Interval recording is stopped. Self-timer lamp Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Pattern 3 Lit Red operation lamp Meaning Red Flash is charging.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Self-timer Lamp Red Pattern 3 Play Mode Meaning Red Pattern 3 Low battery alert Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down Operation Lamp Green Red enabled) Interval recording is stopped. Pattern 1 • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost.
APPENDIX Charger Unit The charger unit has a CHARGE lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed. CH AR GE CHARGE lamp CHARGE Lamp Green Red Lit Lit Pattern 1 Meaning Charging Charging complete Charging problem (Ambient temperature is too high or too low.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 25). 2) Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 33).
APPENDIX Playback Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image.
APPENDIX Playback Symptom Action A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are disabled. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. 1) USB communication is in progress.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The battery is dead. BEST SHOT memory You are attempting to register a Best Shot setup is full. when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups. Card ERROR Some problem occurred with the memory card. Turn off the camera, and remove and then reinsert the memory card. If the same message appears, format the memory card (page 106). IMPORTANT! Formatting the memory card deletes all files on the memory card.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size (pixels) Product: .............................. Digital Camera 2304 x 1712 (QV-R4) Model: ................................. QV-R3/QV-R4 2240 x 1680 (QV-R4) ■ Camera Functions 2048 x 1536 (QV-R3) Image Files Format Snapshots: ...................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: ............................
APPENDIX • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Data Size Recording Time Zoom: .................................. 3X optical zoom; 3.2X digital zoom (9.6X in combination with optical zoom) 200KB/second max. One Movie: 30 seconds maximum Total Movie Time: 60 seconds maximum (built-in memory) 330 seconds maximum (SD 64MB memory card)* Focusing: ........................... Contrast-type Auto Focus (Macro Mode, Infinity Mode); manual focus; focus lock Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal: ................
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Recording Functions: ....... Snapshot; Best Shot; Coupling Shot; Night Scene; Manual Exposure; Movie; Interval Mode Power Requirements: ....... Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30) x 1 AC adaptor (AD-C40) Monitor Screen: ................. 1.6-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) Approximate Battery Life: Viewfinder: ......................... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Continuous Recording Timekeeping Functions ....
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-30) Power Supply • Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 36). Rated Voltage: ................... 3.