• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the CASIO Website at All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-R51. The same procedures also apply to the QV-R41, unless specifically noted otherwise. INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera 2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U ) Charger Unit (BC-5H) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. AC power cord* Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 11 General Precautions 11 Data Error Precautions 18 Operating conditions 18 Condensation 19 Lens 19 Other 20 21 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! ......................................... 21 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 22 To record an image .................................................... 23 To view a recorded image .......................................... 23 To delete an image ..................................................... 24 25 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 25 General Guide ............................................................ 26 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28 REC mode 28 PLAY mode 30 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 31 Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 31 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 32 Power Requirements ................................................. 32 Charging Batteries 33 To load batteries 37 To remove the batteries from the camera 37 Using AC Power 41 Turning the Camera On and Off 42 Configuring Power Saving Settings 44 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 47 To configure display language and clock settings 48 3 INTRODUCTION 51 BASIC 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 66 OTHER 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 4 INTRODUCTION 94 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 94 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 97 Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100...
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