Casio QV-5500SX User manual

LCD Digital Camera
Owner’s Manual
QV-5500SX
If you need help with
your camera, please
call 1(800)435-7732
2
QUICK REFERENCE
•Be sure to use alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH batteries. Never use manganese batteries.
•Press down on the batter compartment cover at the point marked AA
AA
A in the above illustration until the
cover locks into place with a click.
1
Press the battery compartment
lock on the bottom of the camera
(11
11
1) to open the battery compart-
ment cover (22
22
2). Load four batteries and close the battery compart-
ment cover.
2
Loading Batteries (page 31)
Be sure to load the four AA size batteries that come with the camera before using it.
3
QUICK REFERENCE
Recording Images (page 38)
Be sure to correctl set the clock before recording images (page 36).
1
Remove the
lens cap.
5
2
Slide the Function
Switch to REC.
3
Slide the POWER Switch
to the right to turn on the
camera.
4
After confirming that the
Auto Focus operation is
complete (the operation lamp
lights green), press the
shutter button.
After composing the
image on the monitor
screen, press the shutter
button about half way and
hold it there.
The camera’s Auto Focus feature
automaticall focuses the image.
*
Operation
lamp
4
QUICK REFERENCE
Playing Back Images (page 65)
2
Slide the POWER Switch to the right.
• The image ou recorded appears on the monitor screen.
3
Use [+] and [–] to scroll
through the images stored
in camera memory.
1
Slide the Function
Switch to PLAY.

5
QUICK REFERENCE
Deleting Images (page 79)
2
1
Slide the Function
Switch to PLAY.
Press MENU.
5
Press DISP.
Use [+] and [–] to select “YES”,
and then press the shutter button.
4
3
Use [+] and [–] to select “Delete”,
and then press the shutter button.
Use [+] and [–] to select “Select”,
and then press the shutter button.
Use [+] and [–] to select the image
you want to delete, and then press
the shutter button.
Double check to
make sure that
you really want to
delete the image
you selected.
Press MENU to exit
the image delete
operation.
*
6
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations upon our selection of the QV-5500SX LCD Digital Camera.
To get the most out of the QV-5500SX, be sure to carefull read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it.
2QUICK REFERENCE
9FEATURES
12 PRECAUTIONS
16 UNPACKING
Connecting the Strap .................................................. 16
Using the Lens Cap .................................................... 17
Using the Soft Case.................................................... 17
18 GENERAL GUIDE
Lens ............................................................................ 18
Top and Displa .......................................................... 19
Bottom ........................................................................ 20
22 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC
AND PLAY MODES
REC Mode Screen...................................................... 22
PLAY Mode Screen .................................................... 23
25 MONITOR SCREEN
Recording Mode ......................................................... 25
Pla back Mode ........................................................... 26
27 MEMORY CARDS
To insert a memor card into the camera ................... 27
To remove a memor card from the camera............... 28
Formatting a Memor Card......................................... 29
31 POWER SUPPLY
Using Batteries ........................................................... 31
Using AC Power ......................................................... 33
36 SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
To set the date and time ............................................. 36
To select the date format ............................................ 37
38 RECORDING
Using the Shutter Button ............................................ 38
Basic Recording Operation......................................... 38
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ............................ 40
Using Focus Lock ....................................................... 41
Using Quick Shutter.................................................... 42
Using the Flash........................................................... 43
Resolution Settings..................................................... 45
Exposure Compensation ............................................ 46
48 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Continuous Recording ................................................ 48
Using the Zoom Feature ............................................. 49
Using the Macro Feature ............................................ 50
Manual Focus ............................................................. 50
Movie Recording......................................................... 51
Panorama Recording.................................................. 53
Night Scene Mode ...................................................... 54
Using AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) ..................... 55
Using Multiple Exposure ............................................. 56
7
CONTENTS
Using the Self-timer .................................................... 57
Using the Timer .......................................................... 58
Record Menu .............................................................. 59
65 PLAYBACK
Basic Pla back Operation .......................................... 65
Pla ing Back a Movie ................................................. 66
Panorama Pla back ................................................... 68
Using Zoom ................................................................ 70
Displa ing Multiple Images ......................................... 71
Slide Show.................................................................. 72
Screen Saver .............................................................. 73
75 USING FOLDERS
Recording an Image in a Specific Folder.................... 75
Selecting a Folder to Pla back Images ...................... 75
To Move a Single Image from
One Folder to Another ............................................ 75
To Move All the Contents in
One Folder to Another Folder ................................. 76
77 IMAGE PROTECTION
To Protect and Unprotect a Single Image ................... 77
To Protect and Unprotect Folders ............................... 78
To Protect and Unprotect All Images
on the Memor Card ............................................... 78
79 DELETING IMAGES
To Delete a Single Image ........................................... 79
To Delete All the Images in a Folder........................... 80
To Delete All Unprotected Images .............................. 81
82 CONNECTIONS
VIDEO OUT Terminal ................................................. 82
DIGITAL Terminal........................................................ 83
84 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
To Connect to a Television.......................................... 84
To Connect to a QV Color Printer ............................... 85
Connecting to a Personal Computer .......................... 85
86 USING CompactFlash CARDS
WITH YOUR COMPUTER
Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card
Contents From Your Computer ............................... 86
Card Browser.............................................................. 89
93 TROUBLESHOOTING
97 MESSAGES
99 SPECIFICATIONS
8
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilit
for an damage or loss resulting from the use of this
manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilit
for an loss or claims b third parties which ma arise
through the use of the QV-5500SX.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilit
for an damage or loss caused b deletion of data as a
result of malfunction, repairs, or batter replacement. Be
sure to back up all important data on other media to protect
against its loss.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
• COMPACTFLASH™ and logo are registered trade-
marks of SanDisk Corporation.
• Other compan , product and service names used herein
ma also be trademarks or service marks of others.
CONTENTS

9
FEATURES
Movie and panorama images (pages 51, 53)
Movie Pla
includes a buffer
that lets ou
capture images of
events that
occurred before
ou pressed the
shutter release.
A built-in function
lets ou combine up to nine images
into breathtaking panoramas.
Quick Shutter
Hold down the shutter button to record high-resolution
images at a rate of one image per 0.5 second.
Quick View
View high-resolution images on the built-in monitor screen
at a rate of two frames per second.
CASIO original metering system
Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
Megapixel CCD
Images are recorded b a 1.31-megapixel CCD for amazing
resolution and clarit .
Easy-to-understand graphic interface
All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in-
teractive menu screens. CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD
makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be-
fore.
Simple image management (page 91)
Images are stored on a large-capacit CompactFlash memor
card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all
images on a card quickl and easil .
10
FEATURES
2X or 4X zoom
Multiple Exposure
Night Scene
Macro Feature
Self-timer
Timer
page 49
page 56
page 54
page 50
page 57
page 58
11
FEATURES
Date and Time Stamping
Multi-image Screen
Slide Show
Display Zoom
Folder Storage
Image Protection
FOLDER B
FOLDER A
page 36
page 71
page 72
page 70
page 75
page 77
99/5/12
12
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-5500SX.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-
era” refer to the CASIO QV-5500SX Digital Camera.
• Never tr to take pictures or use the built-in displa while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-
ates the danger of serious accident.
• Never tr to open the case of the camera or attempt our
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Alwa s leave main-
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
providers.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vi-
sion and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
e es. Intense light from the flash can cause e e damage if
it is fired too close to the e es, especiall with oung chil-
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from the e es of the subject.
• Keep the camera awa from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediatel turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact our dealer or nearest CASIO
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
• Should ou ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out
of the camera, immediatel turn power off and unplug the
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under
these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming
from the camera, take it to our nearest CASIO service pro-
vider for repair. Never attempt our own maintenance.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediatel turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact our nearest CASIO service pro-
vider.
• Never use the camera inside of an air craft or in an other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
accident.
• Ph sical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the image data stored in its memor to be deleted.
Be sure to alwa s keep backup copies of data b transfer-
ring them to personal computer memor .
• Never open the batter compartment cover, disconnect the
AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall
socket while recording images. Doing so will not onl make
storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt
other image data alread stored in camera memor .

13
PRECAUTIONS
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C.
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidit or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especiall one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
Condensation
• When ou bring the camera indoors on a cold da or other-
wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is
the possibilit that condensation can form on the exterior or
on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-
tion of the camera, so ou should avoid exposing it to con-
ditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much
warmer or colder than our current location. Leave it in the
plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to
reach the same temperature as the new location. If con-
densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam-
era and leave the batter compartment cover open for a
few hours.
14
PRECAUTIONS
About the camera’s backlight…
• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to
provide the back lighting for its LCD.
• The normal service life of the backlight is approximatel six
ears, when the camera is used for about two hours a da .
• Should the LCD image appear abnormall dark, take the
camera to our dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-
vider to have the light source replaced. Note that ou will
be charged for this replacement.
•
Under ver cold conditions, the backlight ma require more
time than normal to light, or reddish bands ma appear in
the displa ed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-
function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-
peratures.
Lens
• Camera performance can be adversel affected b finger-
prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur-
face with our fingers.
• Should the lens become dirt , use a blower to blow off dirt
and dust, or a soft, dr cloth to wipe off the lens.
Monitor Screen
Recording
The image shown on the monitor screen during recording is
intended for composition purposes onl , so its resolution
does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The im-
age is recorded in accordance with the resolution setting
made with the procedure under “Resolution Settings” on
page 45. Monitor screen refresh speed varies according to
the relative brightness of the subject.
Playback
• This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images
during pla back. Because of this, the pla back image that
initiall appears on the monitor screen does not show the
full resolution of the image as recorded. When ou stop at
the image ou want, the monitor screen refreshes and
shows the image in its full resolution.
• The message “PREVIEW” appears on a TV or CRT screen
when a preview image is on the screen during output to the
VIDEO OUT terminal.
15
PRECAUTIONS
QV-5500SX
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: QV-5500SX
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Responsible part : CASIO INC.
Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,
DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 973-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device ma not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept an interference received, in-
cluding interference that ma cause undesired operation.
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Tested To Compl
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device ma not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept an interference received, in-
cluding interference that ma cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to compl with the limits for
a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequenc energ and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, ma cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined b turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to tr to correct the interference b one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressl approved b the part respon-
sible for compliance could void the user's authorit to operate the
equipment.
Properl shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection
to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission
limits.
THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA
----- THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE
----- THE CAMERA TO A PROPER TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
16
UNPACKING
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are
included with our camera.
If something is missing, contact our dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Connecting the Strap
Pass the wrist strap through the hole on the side of the cam-
era as shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the Length of the Strap
Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap. This wa
ou can make it a short hand strap, or a longer shoulder or
neck strap.
Soft caseCamera
Lens cap
attached to the lens
Strap
Video cable Manual

17
UNPACKING
Loop
Monitor screen
facing down
The soft case protects the camera against damage when it is
dropped. Be sure to pass the strap through the loop on the
soft case and keep the camera in its case when ou are not
using it.
Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
Using the Lens Cap
Make sure the “CASIO” name on the lens cap is horizontal
when ou attach the cap to the lens. The cap does not fit
securel and ma fall off if attached with the “CASIO” name
at an angle.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around our wrist whenever
using the camera to protect against accidentall drop-
ping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam-
era onl . Do not use for an other application.
• Never swing the camera around b the strap.
• Allowing the camera to swing freel from our neck
can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping
against other objects. It also creates the danger of the
camera becoming caught in a door or on other ob-
jects, resulting in personal injur .
18
GENERAL GUIDE
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.
Lens
Lens
MEMORY card slot cover
(page 27)
Shutter button
(page 38)
MENU button
(page 23)
Flash
(page 43)
Exposure sensor
Distance sensor
Terminal panel cover
(page 20)
AC Power terminal
(page 33)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page 82)
DIGITAL terminal
(page 83)
Self-timer lamp
(page 21)
19
Top and Display
Function switch
(page 38)
Power/card access lamp
(page 21)
Viewfinder
(page 40)
/ (FLASH/FOLDER)
button
(pages 43, 75)
· (MACRO · SELF-TIMER) button
(pages 50, 57)
ZOOM button
(page 49)
MODE button
(page 22)
POWER switch
(page 38)
[–]
[+]
Operation lamp
(page 21)
LCD
(page 25)
DISP button
(page 25)
GENERAL GUIDE
20
Bottom
Tripod hole Battery compartment cover
(page 2)
Battery compartment lock
(page 2)
11
11
122
22
2
Opening the
Terminal Panel
Cover
GENERAL GUIDE

21
GENERAL GUIDE
Lamp
Color On Flashing
Green
Amber
Red
Auto Focus operation
complete
Exposure warning
Cannot focus
Memor full
Cannot charge the flash
Please wait
(after power on)
Image store
operation in progress
Flash is charging
Memor error
Lamps
• The power/card access lamp is lit
whenever power is turned on, re-
gardless of whether the monitor
screen is on or off.
• The power/card access lamp
flashes green while the memor
card is being accessed. Never re-
move the memor card while the
power/card access lamp is flash-
ing.
• The Self-timer lamp flashes when
the self-timer is performing a timer
operation prior to releasing the
shutter.
• The Operation lamp shows the op-
erational status of the camera as
described below.
Operation lamp
Record Mode
Playback Mode (when connecting video cable)
Lamp
Color On Flashing
Green
Red
Pla ing back
Low batter
Please wait
(after power on)
Low Battery Warning
Flashes for about 3 seconds, after which camera power
turns off automaticall .
Self-timer lamp
Power/card
access lamp
Operation lamp
22
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES
Use the Function Switch to switch between the REC and
PLAY Modes. REC Mode Screen
Pressing the MODE button while in the REC Mode displa s
the Record Menu. Use [+] and [–] to bring the icon of the
function ou want to the bottom of the dial, and then press
the shutter button.
REC Mode Indicators
CONTINUOUS page 48
MOVIE page 51
PANORAMA page 53
MULTIPLE
EXPOSURE
page 56
SINGLE page 38
TIMER page 58
NIGHT SCENE page 54
CUSTOM pages 35,64
AEB page 55
AEB
REC
PLAY
• Use the REC Mode to record still images, movies, and pan-
orama images.
• Use the PLAY Mode to view and edit images.
Function
switch
Remaining
number of
pages
23
PLAY Mode Screen
Pressing the MENU button while in the PLAY Mode displa s
the Pla back Menu.
1. Use [+] and [–] to select the category you want,
and then press the shutter button.
2. Use [+] and [–] to select the function you want,
and then press the shutter button.
View Menu
Zoom
4 Images
9 Images
Slide Show
Zooms in on a specific area of
an image.
Displa s 4 images on a single
screen.
Displa s 9 images on a single
screen.
Automaticall scrolls through
images.
page
70
page
71
page
71
page
72
Tools Menu
Protect
Move
Group
Protects an image against dele-
tion.
Moves an image to another
folder.
Groups images into a movie or
panorama.
page
77
page
75
pages
67,69
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES
Function
Categor
24
Set Up Menu
Card Browser
Format
Date
Screen Saver
Video Out
Language
Generates an HTML file.
Formats a memor card.
Stamps the date and time on an
image.
Protects the screen against im-
age “burn in.”
Converts an image to a format
for video output.
Changes the screen text lan-
guage.
page
89
page
29
page
36
page
73
page
84
page
26
Delete Menu
Select
Folder
All
Use these functions when delet-
ing images. page 79
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE REC AND PLAY MODES

25
MONITOR SCREEN
Pressing DISP causes various
indicators to appear on the
monitor screen. If the monitor
screen is turned off, press DISP
to turn on the monitor screen.
To turn off the monitor screen,
press the DISP button the re-
quired number of times. You
can then use the viewfinder to
compose images. Turning off
the monitor screen conserves
batter power.
DISP
DISP button
Recording Mode
Macro mode
indicator
Remaining
number of pages
Mode
(Super Fine)
(Fine)
(Normal)
(Econom )
Self-timer
EV shiftManual mode
indicator
Folder name
Date and time
This information appears for two or
three seconds, and then disappears.
Spot metering
area
Image data*
Zoom factor
Batter capacit
Camera shake
indicator
Recording Mode
* This area shows the movie length in seconds, the number of images making up a pan-
orama or the buffer status when using Quick Shutter.
Flash Mode
Auto None
Flash On
Flash Off
Red-e e
reduction
26
Playback Mode
MONITOR SCREEN
Auto Focus Frame
• Focusing complete:
Green/White
• Focusing failed:
Red
Flash Mode ( )
Screen when shutter is pressed half way
Flash indicator appears to indicate that flash will be fired
(when auto flash is selected).
Changing the Display Language
Use the following procedure to switch the displa language
between English and Japanese.
1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Set Up” “Language”.
4. Select the display language you want.
Protect indicator
Batter capacit
Pages
Mode
(Super Fine)
(Fine)
(Normal)
(Econom )
Folder name
Date and time
(date and time of recording)
27
MEMORY CARDS
To insert a memory card into the camera
1. Open the memory card
slot cover.
2. As shown in the illustra-
tion, slide the memory
card into the slot and
push it in as far as it will
go.
3. Close the memory card
slot cover.
This camera uses a memor card (CompactFlash cards) for
image memor .
Use the procedure below to insert the memor card into the
camera before ou tr to use it for the first time.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off
before ou insert or remove a memor card.
• The power/card access lamp flashes green while the
memor card is being accessed. Never remove the
memor card while the power/card access lamp is
flashing.
• When inserting a memor card into the camera, make
sure that the card is oriented correctl . Make sure that
the correct side of the card is facing up, and that ou
insert the correct end of the card into the camera.
Surface marked
with arrow
28
IMPORTANT!
• Insert onl memor cards into the memor card slot.
Inserting an other t pe of card can cause malfunc-
tion.
• Should water or an other foreign matter get into the
memor card slot, immediatel turn off power, unplug
the AC adaptor, and contact our original retailer or
nearest CASIO Service Provider.
• Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot
is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of
the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im-
age data on the card.
MEMORY CARDS
To remove a memory card from the camera
1. Open the memory card
slot cover.
2. Press the eject button
so it extends from the
camera.
3. Press the eject button
once again to eject the
card.
4. Remove the memory
card.
5. Close the memory card
slot cover.
Eject button

29
Formatting a Memory Card
You can format a memor card to delete all of the data
stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memor card deletes all images on the
card, even if some or all of the images are protected.
• Data deleted b a memor card format operation can-
not be recovered! Be sure to carefull check and con-
firm that ou no longer need the data stored in a
memor card before formatting it.
To format a memory card
1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Set Up” “Format”.
4. In response to the confirmation message that
appears, select “YES” to start formatting the
card.
MEMORY CARDS
Memory Card Precautions
• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a
memor card is installed in it.
• Be sure to use onl CASIO brand CompactFlash cards
(CF-4x/CF-8x/CF-15x/CF-30x/CF-48x). Proper operation
with other memor cards is not guaranteed.
• Static electricit , electrical noise, and other electrical phe-
nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the
data stored on a memor card. Because of this, ou
should alwa s make backup copies of important images
on other media (magnetic optical disk, flopp diskette,
computer hard disk, etc.).
• Memor card problems can be corrected b reformatting
the memor card (page 97). Reformatting a memor card
deletes all images stored on the card, but ou can use a
computer to cop the images ou want to keep to the
computer’s hard disk before reformatting our card. If ou
plan to be recording images where ou do not have ac-
cess to a computer, it is a good idea to take along an extra
memor card or two just in case ou experience an unex-
pected memor card problem.
30
MEMORY CARDS
Memory Card Folder Precautions
• Folders (directories) are automaticall created if the card
ou are using does not alread have similarl named fold-
ers (page 75).
• Up to 250 images can be stored in a single folder. Though
it is possible to put more than 250 images into a folder on
our computer, the camera will not displa images past
250.
• Image files in camera memor are assigned names made
up of the date (first five characters) plus a three-digit num-
ber and the extension JPG/AVI. Names do not change
when ou move or delete folders.
< Example >
001. JPG
Da : 01 to 31
Month: 1 to 9, A, B, C
(OCT) (NOV) (DEC)
Year: 98, 99, 00, 01 to 49
(2000)
• Formatting is recommended for an memor card that ou
suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DE-
CODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images)
or newl purchased memor cards.
• Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new
batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect
the AC adaptor to power the camera. Interruption of cam-
era power during the format operation results in improper
formatting, making it impossible to use the memor card.
31
POWER SUPPLY
The camera features a two-wa power suppl that lets ou
use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or
household AC current.
Using Batteries
See page 2 for details about how to load batteries into the
camera.
Standard Battery Life
This camera can be powered using AA-size alkaline, lithium
or Ni-MH batteries.
The batter life reference values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power
automaticall turns off due to batter failure. The do not
guarantee that batteries will perform the amount of service
indicated. Batter life is reduced b low temperatures and
continued use.
• The above figures are approximations onl .
• The above guidelines are based on the following batter
t pes:
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA
Lithium: Energizer
Ni-MH (Nickel-metal h dride): CASIO NP-H3
• Batter life varies with brand.
• Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol-
lowing condition.
Flash turned off
Regardless of use of the camera’s flash, zoom function,
turning on and off the POWER Switch, as well as other oper-
ating conditions ma affect the above values.
● About rechargeable batteries
• Use onl the nickel-metal h dride batteries (NP-H3) that
are available from our dealer as options for this camera.
Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other re-
chargeable batteries are used.
• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all
times, for both charging and powering the camera. Mixing
batteries from different sets can shorten overall batter life
and cause malfunction of the camera.
• Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while the are
loaded in the camera.
Nickel-metal h dride Batteries (4-batter set)/Quick
Charger Set BC-1HB4
Nickel-metal h dride Batteries (4-batter set) NP-H3P4
● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
• Use the / button to turn off the flash when ou are not
using it.
AA-size Ni-MH
130 minutes
500 shots
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries LR6
110 minutes
300 shots
T pe of
Operation
Continuous
Pla back
Continuous
Recording
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
210 minutes
840 shots
32
POWER SUPPLY
Low Battery Indicator
The batter capacit indicator “ ” (shown onl while the
image information displa is turned on) changes to “ ”
whenever batter power goes low. If ou continue to use the
camera while “ ” is on the displa , camera power will au-
tomaticall turn off. If this happens, replace all four batteries
with new ones as soon as possible.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can
cause serious damage to our camera. Remove batteries
from the camera as soon as ou notice the are dead.
• The batteries that power this camera normall become
warm when the lose power. This does not indicate mal-
function.
Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak
or burst and seriousl damage our camera. Be sure to note
the following important precautions to avoid problems with
batteries.
• Remove batteries from the camera if ou do not plan to use
it for more than two weeks.
• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection
between two ends of a batter , and never tr to take batter-
ies apart.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them
b burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
• Never mix batteries of different t pes.
• Use onl LR6 (AM-3) t pe alkaline or FR6 t pe
lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal h dride) dr cell
batteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-
teries with new ones. Doing so can result in
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
danger of fire or personal injur .
• Alwa s make sure that the positive (+) and
negative (–) ends of the batteries are facing
correctl , as noted b the markings on the
camera itself. Improper loading of batteries can
result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creat-
ing the danger of personal injur or soiling of
objects nearb .
CAUTION

33
POWER SUPPLY
AC power
terminal
Using AC Power
Use the optional AC adaptor (AD-C620) to power the cam-
era from standard AC power.
AC Adaptor precautions
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.
Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-
trical shock. Use onl the optional AC adaptor
specified for this camera.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from an authorized CASIO ser-
vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre-
ates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
AC outlet
AC adaptor
CAUTION
Auto Power Off
(Battery Powered Operation Only)
Power automaticall turns off whenever ou do not perform
an camera operation for a specific period. See page 35 for
details about how ou can specif the Auto Power Off time.
• To restore power, simpl slide the POWER Switch again.
IMPORTANT!
The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the
following conditions.
• During Slide Show (page 72)
• While the camera is being operated from a computer
or printer over a cable connection (pages 82, 83).
• Whenever the AC adaptor is connected to the camera.
34
• Alwa s be sure to use the AD-C620 AC adap-
tor onl . Using an other AC adaptor can cause
damage to the camera not covered b the war-
rant .
• When unplugging the AC adaptor from the wall
socket, be sure to grasp the adaptor (not the
cord).
• Avoid an undue bending, pulling, and twisting
of the AC adaptor’s cord, and never tr to
lengthen the cord b splicing it with other wire.
• Be sure to turn power off before connecting or disconnect-
ing the adaptor.
• Alwa s turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC
adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If ou
don’t, the camera will turn off automaticall when ou dis-
connect the AC adaptor. Even so, ou run the risk of dam-
aging the camera whenever ou disconnect the AC adap-
tor without first turning power off.
• The AC adaptor ma become warm to the touch after ex-
tended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for
alarm.
• After use turn off the POWER Switch of the camera and
unplug adaptor from the AC outlet.
• The camera automaticall switches over to AC adaptor
powered operations whenever the AC adaptor is plugged
into the camera.
• Alwa s use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever
it is connected to a computer.
CAUTION
POWER SUPPLY
Power Save Settings
The settings described below let ou specif sleep and auto
power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable batter
power.
SLEEP .................. The monitor screen enters a sleep state
if no operation is performed for a speci-
fied amount of time in the Record Mode.
Full power is restored when ou press
the shutter button. You can specif 30
seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes before
the sleep state is triggered, or ou can
turn off this setting entirel .
AUTO
POWER OFF ........ Auto Power Off turns off camera power if
no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time. You can specif 2 min-
utes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes before
AUTO POWER OFF is triggered, or ou
can turn off this setting entirel .
• AUTO POWER OFF takes priorit when both SLEEP and
AUTO POWER OFF are both set for a 2-minute trigger
time. This means camera power turns off if no operation is
performed after two minutes.
35
To set SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger times
1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.
2. Press the MODE button and then select .
3. Select “Power Save”.
4. Use [+] and [–] to select “Sleep” or “Auto
Power Off”.
5. Select the trigger time you want to set.
6. When the settings are the way you want them,
press MENU.
POWER SUPPLY
Initializing Power Save Trigger Times
Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO
POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factor de-
faults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes).
IMPORTANT!
Note that performing the following procedure to initialize
the power save trigger time settings also initializes
mode memor (page 64).
To initialize power save trigger times
1. Slide the Function Switch to REC.
2. Press the MODE button and then select .
3. Select “Restore”.
36
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
Use the following procedures to set the current date and
time, and to select the date format.
When ou record an image, the time and date the image was
shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s
built-in clock. You can even use the TIME STAMP function to
“stamp” the date and time inside the image.
IMPORTANT!
• If ou do not set the camera's built-in clock to the cur-
rent date and time, all images are recorded with the
default date and time, which probabl is not our cor-
rect current date and time. Be sure to correctl set the
clock before ou use the camera.
• A flashing time displa of 0:00 indicates that the time
and date (clock) settings have been cleared. Use the
procedure on this page to make the correct time and
date settings.
To set the date and time
1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Adjust”.
4. Set the current date and time.
• Use [+] and [–] to select the setting that is highlighted
on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter
button to advance to the next setting. Repeat this for
all of the settings on the monitor screen.
5. After making all the settings on the monitor
screen, press MENU to register them.
time
date

37
To select the date format
Example: Ma 12, 1999
You can select an one of the following formats for the above
date: 99/5/12, 12/5/99, 5/12/99.
1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Style”.
4. Use [+] and [–] to select the date format you
want, and then press the shutter button.
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
38
RECORDING
RECORDING
Basic Recording Operation
The following describes the basic operation for recording
images.
1. Slide the Function
Switch to REC.
2. Slide the POWER
Switch in the direc-
tion indicated by the
arrow.
• The POWER Switch returns to its original position
when ou release it.
• If power turns off, slide the POWER Switch again to
turn it back on.
3. After composing the image
on the monitor screen,
press the shutter button
about half way and hold it
there.
• The camera’s Auto Focus fea-
ture automaticall focuses the
image.
Using the Shutter Button
The following steps describe how to operate the shutter but-
ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image.
1. Press the shutter button about half way.
• The Auto Focus feature automaticall focuses the im-
age.
2. Press the shutter button as far as it will go to
record the image.
REC
PLAY
39
RECORDING
• The operation lamp lights green when the Auto Focus
operation is complete.
• Take care to avoid blocking the lens with our fingers.
• If ou plan to use the viewfinder to compose the im-
age, press DISP several times until the monitor
screen turns off.
4. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation
is complete, press the shutter button all the
way down to record the image.
• Images ou record are stored in the CAMERA folder.
See page 75 for information about how ou can
change to another folder to store images.
• After ou record an image, the camera takes a few
seconds to store it in memor . If ou tr to change to
the Pla back Mode while a save operation is in
progress, the message “Press DISP to cancel save”
appears on the monitor screen. Pressing DISP at this
time cancels the save operation.
CAUTION
• Never open the batter compartment cover, discon-
nect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the
adaptor from the wall socket while the operation lamp
is flashing green. Doing so will not onl make storage
of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt
other image data alread stored in camera memor .
• Fluorescent lighting actuall flickers at a frequenc
that cannot be detected b the human e e. When us-
ing the camera indoors under such lighting, ou ma
experience some brightness or color problems with
recorded images.
IMPORTANT!
Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following
t pes of subjects.
• Solid color walls or objects with little contrast
• Strongl backlit objects
• Polished metal or other brightl reflective objects
• Venetian blinds or other horizontall repeating pat-
terns
• Multiple images that are var ing distances from the
camera
• Subjects in poorl lit areas
• 4X zoom images
These cases ma make it impossible for Auto Focus to focus
properl , which is indicated b the red operation lamp. When
this happens switch to the Manual Mode for focusing (page
50). The following are the fixed focusing distances when
Auto Focus is unable to focus.
Well-lit Location: 1.5 meters (4.9´) minimum
With Flash: 1 to 2 meters (3.3´ to 6.6´)
40
RECORDING
Using the Viewfinder for Recording
The illustrations below show what ou see when ou look
through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.
Focus Range Frame
This frame shows the focus range when the distance from
the lens to the subject is 1 meter (3.3´) to infinit .
Focus range for 30cm
Focus range for 1m to
∞
Auto Focus Frame
Close Up
Range
Frame
Focus
Range
Frame
Close Up Range Frame
This frame shows the focus range when the distance from
the lens to the subject is 30 cm (11.8˝). You can use the
viewfinder for distances from 30 cm (11.8˝) to infinit . When
using Auto Focus, compose the subject so it is within the
Auto Focus Frame.
Press · to enter the Macro Mode or use the Manual
Mode for distances less than 30 cm (11.8˝).
• Entering the Macro Mode automaticall turns on the moni-
tor screen. Use the monitor screen to compose images in
the Macro Mode.