Casio QV-4000 User manual

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Single Image (1-Image)
With the 1-Image Mode, a single snapshot is recorded when
you press the shutter release button.
1. Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).
2. Align the power/function switch with .
3. Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
IMPORTANT!
• In any of the following cases, the message “One mo-
ment please...” appears on the display after you
record 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 (page
E-33).
Previewing the Last Image Recorded
Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to
display an image on the camera’s monitor screen. The fol-
lowing procedure lets you view the image you just recorded
without leaving the REC mode.
Press PREVIEW to display the last image re-
corded.
• You can also use PREVIEW in the Movie Mode to view the
last frame you recorded.
• Pressing PREVIEW again returns to the REC mode
screen.
• Turning off the camera or switching to the PLAY mode
causes the preview image memory to be cleared. This
means nothing appears on the monitor screen if you press
PREVIEW immediately after you turn the camera on or re-
enter the REC mode.

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Using the Flash
The following describes the flash settings you can make to
suit a variety of lighting needs.
Selecting the Flash Mode
Use the following procedure to select the flash mode.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Press to cycle through
the available flash modes
until the indicator for the
one you want is on the
monitor screen.
Flash
mode
Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the
REC Mode
Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to
delete an image. The following procedure lets you delete the
image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode.
IMPORTANT!
•Note that the image delete operation cannot be un-
done. Make sure you really do not need an image be-
fore you delete it.
1. In the REC mode, press PREVIEW to display
the last image you recorded.
2. Press AE-L .
3. In response to the confirmation message that
appears, select “Yes”.
•Select “No”to cancel the delete operation without de-
leting anything.
4. Click the control button.
•This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode
screen.

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Flash Status Indicators
You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the
monitor screen indicator and the flash charge lamp while the
shutter release button is pressed about half way down.
Flash charge lamp
(amber)
Flashing :Charging
Lit :Ready
Monitor screen
indicates flash will fire.
■Flash charge lamp
When you press the shutter release button half way, the
flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the flash
charge lamp indicates the status of the flash as shown
above.
■Monitor screen
When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected
as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display
when you press the shutter release button about half way
down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the
flash will be fired.
IMPORTANT!
•The flash always fires automatically in accordance
with subject brightness when Full Auto is selected as
the exposure mode (page E-82).
•When Best Shot is selected as the exposure mode
(page E-76), the flash mode setting is determined by
the flash setting of the currently selected Best Shot
scene. You can change the flash mode setting in this
case, but the Best Shot scene flash mode setting is
restored when you change to another Best Shot scene
or turn camera power off and then back on again.
•Each press of cycles through the available flash
mode indicators on the monitor screen.
To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically in
accordance with subject brightness
(Auto Flash).
Always fire the flash, regardless of
subject brightness (Flash On).
Turn off the flash so it never fires,
regardless of subject brightness
(Flash Off).
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
eye Reduction). With this setting,
flash fires automatically in accor-
dance with subject brightness.
Select this setting:
No display

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Adjusting the Flash Intensity
Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the
flash when it fires.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Flash Intensity”and then rock the con-
trol button to the right.
4. Select the setting you want, and then click the
control button to apply it.
Changing the Sync Speed
You can use the following procedure to select a shutter
speed when using the flash.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Sync Speed”and then rock the control
button to the right.
4. Select the setting you want, and then click the
control button to apply it.
To do this:
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/125
second, which reduces blurring due to
subject or hand movement. Use this
setting when you want to record indoor
images of children playing, etc. (High-
speed sync)
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 second.
Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/30 second,
which makes the background lighter but
increases the chance of blurring due to
hand movement. (Slow sync)
Select this:
Fast
Normal
Slow
5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
To do this:
Fire the flash with strong intensity
Fire the flash with normal intensity
Fire the flash with weak intensity
Select this setting:
Strong
Normal
Weak

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IMPORTANT!
• In the Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode (S Mode) or
Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode), the manually set
shutter speed takes priority over the above setting.
Selecting a Flash Sync Setting
You can use the following procedure to change the timing of
the flash. By using the flash sync setting, you can control
blur produced by movement.
■Front-curtain and Rear-curtain Sync
Front-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately after
the shutter opens. Because of this, the blur created by move-
ment appears in front of the moving object (creating the im-
pression that the object is moving backwards).
Rear-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately before
the shutter closes. In this case, the blur created by move-
ment appears behind the moving object (creating the im-
pression that the object is moving forward).
Shutter
opens Shutter closes
Flash fires
(Front-curtain sync)
Flash fires
(Rear-curtain sync)

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Example 1 :To use front-curtain sync to record the image
of cars running along a road at night
The images of the cars are recorded first when the flash
fires, followed by the headlights, so the blur of movement
extends from the front of the cars.
Example 2 :To use rear-curtain sync to record the image of
cars running along a road at night
The headlights are recorded first, followed by the images of
the cars when the flash fires, so the blur of movement ex-
tends from the back of the cars.
5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Flash Setting” and then rock the con-
trol button to the right.
4. Select the setting you want, and then click the
control button to apply it.
If you want to do this:
Fire the flash immediately
after the shutter opens
Fire the flash immediately
before the shutter closes
Select this setting:
Front-curtain Flashsync
Rear-curtain Flashsync

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Precautions when Using Flash
•Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the
exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with correct flash operation.
•Flash is best used for distances within the range of about
0.5 meters to 3.5 meters (fully open aperture). Flash does
not work well outside this range.
•Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being
used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 40 seconds for
the flash unit to charge.
•Flash is disabled in the Continuous Mode, AEB Mode, and
Movie Mode. Disabled flash is indicated by (Flash Off)
on the monitor screen (pages E-88, 89, 93).
•The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too
low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator ap-
pears in order to warn you that the flash will not fire cor-
rectly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace
batteries as soon as possible when this happens.
•Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera
is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is
far from the camera.
•White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun-
light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in
the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded
image.
Exposure sensor
Flash

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Selecting the Focus Mode
You can use the following procedure to select from among
five different focus modes: Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual,
Infinity, and Macro.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Hold down FOCUS.
FOCUS button
3. Rotate the selector dial to select the focus
mode, and then release FOCUS.
Multi-area AF page E-62
Spot AF page E-63
MF Manual Focus page E-64
Infinity page E-65
Macro page E-65

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• The camera automatically selects and displays the fo-
cus frame that is best suited to the subject that is clos-
est to the camera.
• You can find out the status of the Multi-area Auto Fo-
cus operation by checking the color of the displayed
focus frame and the status of the operation/card ac-
cess lamp.
3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to record the image.
Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)
As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus
automatically. When you press the shutter release about half
way, the camera measures three distances and automati-
cally focuses on the nearest subject. The following is the fo-
cusing range for Auto Focus.
Focusing Range: 30 cm to ∞.
1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus
mode.
2. Point the camera at the subject you want to
record, and then press the shutter release but-
ton about half way.
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.
The image is not in focus.
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Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode
With Spot Auto Focus, you can select one of nine focus
frames to suit the object on which you want Auto Focus to be
performed.
1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus
mode.
2. Compose the image you want to record.
3. While holding down FOCUS to display all of the
available focus frame positions, rock the con-
trol button left, right, up, or down to move the
[+] mark to the focus frame location you want
to use.
•The currently selected focus frame is the one where
the [+] mark is located.
4. After selecting the focus frame you want, re-
lease FOCUS.
•This makes the focus frame you selected the active
focus frame.
IMPORTANT!
•Note that you cannot change the focus frame position
while a Best Shot Mode composition outline is on the
display.
•The focus frame position you specify with the above
procedure is also used as the area for focus area ex-
pansion (page E-67), and center-weighted and spot
metering (page E-68).
•You can find out the status of the focus operation by
checking the color of the focus frame and the status of
the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo-
cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)”on page E-62 for more
information.

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Using the Manual Focus Mode
With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by
hand. The following shows the relationship between the opti-
cal zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual
Focus Mode.
1. Use the selector dial to select “MF”as the fo-
cus mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
3X
Focusing Distance
6cm to ∞
20cm to ∞
2. While watching the image on the monitor
screen, rock the control button up or down to
focus.
3. Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
•As with Spot AF (page E-63), you can change the po-
sition of the focus frame for manual focus.
If you want to do this:
Move focus away from the
subject
Move focus towards the
subject
Do this:
Rock the control button up.
Rock the control button down.

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Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good
choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjust-
ment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter
release button about half way down.
1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus
mode.
2. Compose the image and record it.
•See “Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode”on page E-63
for information about how to focus and record an im-
age.
•You can find out the status of the focus operation by
checking the color of the focus frame and the status of
the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo-
cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)”on page E-62 for more
information.
Using the Macro Mode
The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up
shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever
you press the shutter release button about half way down.
The following shows the relationship between the optical
zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
1X
2X
3X
Approximate
Focusing Distance
6cm to 50cm
9cm to 50cm
20cm to 50cm
•The above approximate focusing distances indicate the
distance from surface of the lens protector to the subject.
1. Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus
mode.
2. Compose the image and record it.
•Focusing and image recording procedures are the
same as that for Spot AF (page E-63).
•You can find out the status of the focus operation by
checking the color of the focus frame and the status of
the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Fo-
cus (Multi-area Auto Focus)”on page E-62 for more
information.

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Using Focus Lock
Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on whatever is
inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can
use in the Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), and Macro ( ) modes
to lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so
the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you
record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though
a different subject is within the focus frame.
1. While watching the image on the monitor
screen, press the shutter release button about
half way.
•The focus frame turns green when the image is in fo-
cus.
2. While keeping the shutter release button de-
pressed half way, move the camera and com-
pose the image as you want.
3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the
way down to record the image.
NOTE
•Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
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Expanding the Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to expand the focus
area used in all focus modes.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Focus Expansion” and then rock the
control button to the right.
4. Select the setting you want, and then click the
control button to apply it.
NOTES
•Pressing the shutter release button half way while the
expanded focus area is turned on in the Multi-area AF
(), Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), or Macro ( ) mode,
displays the enlarged focus area.
•In the Manual Focus (MF) mode, the expanded focus
area is always displayed if it is turned on.
Camera Shake Indicator
The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor
screen when all of the following conditions exist.
•Monitor screen is turned on.
•Flash is turned off.
•Shutter speed is too slow.
IMPORTANT!
•When the camera shake indicator ( ) appears,
mount the camera a tripod to steady it or change ex-
posure settings.
5. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
If you want to do this:
Expand the focus area
Leave the focus area at its normal
(unexpanded) size
Select this setting:
On
Off

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Multi-pattern:
Multi-pattern metering divides the image
into sections and measures the light in
each section for a balanced exposure
reading. The camera automatically
determines shooting conditions according to the
measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure
settings accordingly. This type of metering provides
error-free exposure settings for a wide range of
shooting conditions.
Center-weighted:
Center-weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the center of the
focus area. Use this metering method
when you want to exert some control
over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to
the camera.
Spot:
Spot metering takes readings at a very
small area. Use this metering method
when you want exposure to be set
according to the brightness of a particu-
lar subject, without it being affected by surrounding
conditions.
• You can specify the position of the focus area used for cen-
ter-weighted and spot metering. See page E-63 for more
information.
button
Selecting the Metering Mode
Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern meter-
ing, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the me-
tering mode.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Hold down .
3. Rotate the selector dial to select the setting
you want, and then release .

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Selecting White Balance
Different types of light sources (sunlight, light bulbs, etc.)
emit light at various wavelengths, which can affect the color
of the recorded image. White balance lets you make adjust-
ments to help ensure that the colors of a subject appear
most natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Hold down WB.
To do this:
Let the camera adjust white balance
automatically
Shoot outdoors
Shoot in shady conditions
Shoot under incandescent (light bulb)
lighting
Shoot under fluorescent lighting
Adjust white balance normally for a
particular light source
Select this:
(Auto)
(Daylight)
(Shade)
(Tungsten)
(Fluorescent)
(Manual)
WB button
3. Use the selector dial to select the setting you
want, and then release WB.

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Adjusting White Balance Manually
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under
the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the
auto white balance range (color temperature range) is lim-
ited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are
recorded correctly for a particular light source.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under the
same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also
have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in
order to perform manual white balance.
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. While holding down WB, align the selector dial
with “MWB” (Manual White Balance).
• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual
white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you
want to use the same manual white balance setting,
release WB at this time. If you want to change the
manual white balance setting, proceed with the next
step 3.
3. Point the camera at a piece of white paper or
other similar object so it completely fills the
monitor screen, and then click the control but-
ton.
4. Release WB to return to the REC mode screen.
• Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object
can cause manual white balance to take a very long
time to complete.

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Using AE Lock
When using any exposure modes besides the M (Manual)
Mode, pressing the shutter release button half way focuses
the image and fixes exposure settings. With AE lock, you
can fix exposure settings and then compose and focus the
image, which comes in handy in the following situations.
• When the subject you want to use for exposure settings is
different from the subject on which you want to Auto Focus
• When you are using a flash but want to record using the
pre-flash exposure (flash sync)
1. Align the power/function switch with .
2. Point the camera at the subject whose expo-
sure you want to use.
3. Hold down AE-L .
• This fixes the exposure (shutter
speed and aperture).
• Releasing AE-L cancels AE
lock.
4. Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
NOTE
• AE lock is not canceled if you release AE-L while
holding the shutter release button half way.
AE-L button

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Exposure Compensation
Whenever the P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode
is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the expo-
sure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown
below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
As a rule of thumb, you should use a positive value to com-
pensate for a bright colored subject and a negative value for
a dark colored subject.
EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1. Select P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot
Mode as the exposure mode. See pages E-76,
82.
2. Rock the control button to the left or right to
change the exposure compensation value (EV
shift).
•The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen
and indicator display.
•Rocking the control button to the right increases the
EV value. A higher EV value is best for white and
brightly colored subjects.
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•Rocking the control button to the left decreases the EV
value. A lower EV value is best for black and dark col-
ored subjects.
•An EV value setting you make remains in effect until
you change it. To cancel exposure compensation, use
the control button to change the EV value to zero so
the indicator disappears.
•The camera uses the exposure compensation value in
effect when the first image of a panorama is recorded
for recording all of the other images of the panorama
(page E-91) .
3. After the EV value is the way you want, press
the shutter release button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
•You may not be able to obtain satisfactory results
even after performing exposure compensation when
shooting under very dark or very bright conditions.