Casio QV-R40 Setup guide

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GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
■Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
■Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
■On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“”).
■File Memory
The term “file memory”in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
•The camera’s built-in Flash memory
•An SD memory card loaded in the camera
•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 129.
This term as used in this
manual:
“this camera”or “the
camera”
“file memory”
“batteries”
“charger unit”
Means this:
The CASIO QV-R40 Digital
Camera
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 51)
The Rechargeable nickel-
metal hydride batteries
The CASIO BC-5H Charger
Unit

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General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
■Front ■Back
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4
7
5
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1Shutter release button
2Power button
3Flash
4Terminal cover
5Self-timer lamp
6Lens
7[USB] port
H
A
890BC
D
JIGF
E
8Viewfinder
9Operation lamp
:[] (PLAY mode)
A[] (REC mode)
BZoom controller
CTerminal cover
DStrap ring
E[DC IN 3V] terminal
F[][][][]
G[DISP] button
H[SET] button
I[MENU] button
JMonitor Screen

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■Bottom
LK
KBattery compartment cover
LTripod screw hole
*Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
N
M
MMemory card slot
NBattery compartment

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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
REC mode
1Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
•If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when the
shutter release button is
pressed half way.
2Focus Mode indicator
None Auto Focus
Macro
Infinity
Manual Focus
3White balance indicator
None Auto
Sunlight
Shade
Light Bulb
Fluorescent
Manual
8Image size
2304 ҂1712 pixels
2240 ҂1680 pixels
1600 ҂1200 pixels
1280 ҂960 pixels
640 ҂480 pixels
Movie Recording: recording
time (seconds)
9Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
0Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected
for data storage.
ADate and time
BEV value
CBattery capacity
DFocus frame
•Focusing complete: Green
•Focusing failed: Red
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8
9
0
A
BC
D
3 64 4Self-timer
None 1-Image
10 s
Self-timer 10 sec
2 s
Self-timer 2 sec
x3Triple self-timer
5REC modes
Snapshot
Best Shot
Movie
6Metering Mode indicator
Multi-pattern Metering
Center-weighted
Metering
Spot Metering
7Memory capacity
(Remaining number of
storable images)
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1Digital zoom indicator
2Shutter speed value
•An out of range aperture or shutter speed
causes the corresponding monitor screen
value to turn amber.
3Aperture value
4ISO sensitivity
5Zoom indicator
•Left side indicates optical zoom.
•Right side indicates digital zoom.
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3
4
1
5

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PLAY mode
1PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
Movie
2Image protection indicator
3Folder number/File number
4Image size
2304 ҂1712 pixels
2240 ҂1680 pixels
1600 ҂1200 pixels
1280 ҂960 pixels
640 ҂480 pixels
5Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
6Built-in memory selected for data
storage.
Memory card selected for data storage.
7Date and time
8Battery capacity
IMPORTANT!
•Some information may not
display properly if you display an
image that was recorded using a
different digital camera model.
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5
6
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7
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Indicators
on
(page 28)
Histogram
on
(page 82)
Indicators
off Monitor
screen off
*
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of
the monitor screen as shown below.
*You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following modes:
PLAY mode, Best Shot mode, Movie mode.
Indicator Lamps
You can find out the operational status of the camera at a
glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and
whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator
Lamp Reference”on page 164.
Green operation lampSelf-timer lamp
Red operation lamp

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Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
IMPORTANT!
•Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when
using the camera to protect against accidentally
dropping it.
•The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
•Never swing the camera around by the strap.
Power Requirements
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you
use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set
of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is
supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are
available separately.
■Batteries
•Two AA-size rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries: HR-3UA
•Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any
other type of battery other than that noted above.
The batteries are not charged when you purchase the
camera. You need to charge batteries before using the
camera for the first time (page 33).
•Two AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
•AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) can be used if they are
the only option available to you. Note, however, that
alkaline batteries provide about ten minutes or so of
camera operation. Alkaline batteries may not provide any
operation when the temperature is 5˚C (41˚F) or lower.

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■To charge the batteries
1. Positioning the positive and negative
terminals of each battery as shown in the
illustration, attach the batteries to the charger
unit.
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Plug-in TypeInlet Type
■Household Current
• AC Adaptor: AD-C30
Charging Batteries
You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) using the charger
unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.
Never try to use the charger unit to charge any other
type of batteries besides the specified rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA). Attempting to
use it to charge dry cells or other types of rechargeable
batteries creates the risk of battery leakage,
overheating, and explosion.

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NOTE
• The bundled charger unit is designed for operation
with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power
cord plug varies according to country or geographic
area. If you plan to use the charger unit in a
geographic area where the power receptacle shape
is different from that in your area, replace the AC
power cord with one of the other ones that comes
with the camera, or purchase a commercially
available AC power cord that is compatible with the
power outlets in that area.
2. Plug the charger unit into a household power
outlet.
• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light.
• Charging will take about four hours.
• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
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[CHARGE] lamp
Plug
Charger unit
[CHARGE] lamp
Charger unit
AC power cord

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IMPORTANT!
• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start
a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be
started yet because the surrounding temperature or
the temperature of the charger unit is outside the
range of about 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Charging will start automatically (indicated when the
[CHARGE] lamp stops flashing and remains lit) as
soon as temperature returns to normal.
• Charging batteries while they are still warm
immediately after removing them from the camera
can result in only partial charging. Give batteries time
to cool before charging them.
• Batteries discharge slightly even when they are left
without loading them into the camera. Because of
this, it is recommended that you charge batteries
immediately before you need to use them.
• The rechargeable batteries used with this camera
are specifically designed for use with digital
cameras. If you want to try to use them to power
another type of device, you should first check the
user documentation that comes with the device to
see if they are compatible.
• Though the actual service life of the rechargeable
batteries depends on the environment under which
they are used, you can expect to be able to recharge
them about 500 times before they need replacement.
NOTE
• The charger unit is designed for operation on power
ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,
that the shape of the power plug varies according to
country or geographic area. When traveling abroad,
it is up to you to find out if the shape of the charger
unit power plug is compatible with local power outlets
and to purchase any required adapters.
3. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when
charging is complete.
4. After charging is complete, unplug the
charger unit from the power outlet, and
remove the batteries from it.
• Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet
and remove the batteries whenever you are not
using it for charging.

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■Charger Unit Precautions
• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during
charging. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
• Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet
whenever you are not using it.
■Battery Precautions
Precautions During Use
• Use only the charger unit that comes with the camera
to charge the batteries. Never use any other type of
charger unit for charging.
• New batteries are not charged. Be sure to charge the
batteries before using them for the first time.
• Cold tends to shorten battery life, so the amount of
power provided by fully charged batteries may be
shorter in cold areas.
• Charge the batteries in a location where the
temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can
cause charging to take longer than normal or even
cause charging to fail.
• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates
that the batteries have reached the end of their service
life. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Storage Precautions
• Though rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries
provide high power in a compact configuration, storing
them for long periods while they are charged can cause
batteries to deteriorate.
— Always remove the batteries from the camera when
you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera
can cause them to discharge and go dead or even
leak.
— Store batteries in a dry place where the temperature
is 20°C (68°F) or lower.
— If you store batteries for a long time, charge them
two or three times before using them again.
• Charging the camera’s batteries may cause
interference with TV and radio reception. If this
happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is
further away from the TV or radio.
• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can
make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe
contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth
to keep them clean.

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■Optional Batteries
Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickel-
metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) is recommended for this
camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when
other brands of rechargeable batteries are used.
IMPORTANT!
• Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or
charge levels. Doing so creates the risk of shortened
battery life and can even damage the camera.
To load batteries
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Slide the battery
compartment cover on
the bottom of the
camera in the direction
indicated by the arrow
and then swing it open.
3. Load batteries as
shown in the
illustration.
4. While pressing down at
the point indicated by
the arrow in the
illustration, slide the
battery compatment
cover closed.

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IMPORTANT!
• Use only the included rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride batteries or the specified type of AA-size
batteries.
To remove the batteries from the camera
1. Slide the battery
compartment cover on
the bottom of the
camera in the direction
indicated by the arrow
and then swing it open.
2. Carefully tilt the
camera until the
batteries slide out.
• Take care to avoid
dropping the batteries.
■ Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
battery indicator is . Immediately replace or charge the
batteries whenever either of these indicators appears.
Charge Level High Low
Indicator

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• The above approximate guidelines are based on the
following battery types:
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride
: HR-3UA SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Lithium : Energizer
*Battery life varies with brand.
*1 Number of Shots
• Normal temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Playback Conditions
• Normal temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
• The above values are based on new batteries starting from
a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
• The following shows approximate battery life for
continuous recording while flash is off, when power is not
turned off.
AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-
3UA): 660 shots (110 minutes)
■ Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
approximate amount of time at a standard temperature of
23°C (73°F) until power automatically turns off due to
battery failure. They do not guarantee that the batteries will
provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures
and continued use reduce battery life.
Continuous
Playback*2
230 minutes
290 minutes
Type of Operation
AA-size
Rechargeable Ni-MH
Batteries HR-3UA
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
Number of Shots*1
(Recording Time)
220 shots (110 minutes)
180 shots (90 minutes)
• AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) can be used if they are
the only option available to you. Note, however, that
alkaline batteries provide about ten minutes or so of
camera operation. Alkaline batteries may not provide any
operation when the temperature is 5˚C(41˚F) or lower.

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■ Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode (page 58).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
44) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
■ Alkaline Battery Life
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety
of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount
of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them,
temperature while you are recording, and photographic
conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have
longer lives than alkaline batteries.
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6): 20 shots (10 minutes)
*1 Number of Shots
• Normal temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
• Alkaline batteries may not provide any operation when
the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower.

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■ Battery Handling Precautions
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode,
which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries
and creates the danger of fire and personal injury. Make
sure you observe the following precautions when using
batteries.
• When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+) and
negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never mix batteries of different brands.
• Use only the batteries that are specified for this camera.
• Never try to take batteries apart and always take care to
avoid conditions where their two ends can become
connected to each other (shorting). Never expose
batteries to heat or throw them into fire.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can
cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries
from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to
use it for more than two weeks.
• The batteries that power the camera normally become
warm as you use them.
Using AC Power
You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor
(AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC
power.
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC
adaptor.
Plug
Terminal cover
[DC IN 3V]
AC power cord
AC adaptor

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2. Open the camera’s terminal cover and
connect the AC adaptor to the port marked
[DC IN 3V].
3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical
outlet.
NOTE
• The AC adaptor can be used with any power source
rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the
AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to
purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches
the configuration of power receptacles in that
country.
■ AC Adaptor Precautions
• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the
AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If
you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you
disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of
damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC
adaptor without first turning power off.
• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after
extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause
for alarm.
• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the AC
adaptor from the AC outlet.
• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor
powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged
into the camera.
• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera
whenever it is connected to a computer.
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

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Turning the Camera On and Off
■To turn on the camera
Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY)
button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light
momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the
camera enters depends on which button you pressed to
turn it on.
Press this button to turn on the camera:
Power button or [ ] (REC) button
[] (PLAY) button
To enter this mode at
startup:
REC
PLAY
Power button
Green operation lamp
[] (PLAY)
[] (REC)
IMPORTANT!
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ]
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.
• Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on
the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take
care to any interference with the lens operation or
allowing anything to strike the lens when it is
extended.
■To turn off the camera
Press the power button to turn off the camera.

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Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to
conserve battery power.
Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen
if no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time in the REC mode.
Performing any button operation causes
the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any
operation for a specified amount of time.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up”tab.
4. Use [] and [] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[].
5. Use [] and [] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,
and “Off”.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
— When the camera is connected to a computer or
some other device through the USB cable
To configure this feature: Select this setting:
Sleep Sleep
Auto Power Off Auto Power Off
●See page 45 for information about how to use
menus.