Casio QVR61 - Digital Camera - 6.0 Megapixel User manual

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Digital Camera
QV-R61
User’s Guide
K867PCM1DKX
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precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
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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 <Rated
Capacitance 2100 mAh>)
Charger Unit
(BC-5H)
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
CD-ROM
USB Cable Basic Reference
AC Power Cord * Strap

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
General Precautions 12
Data Error Precautions 19
Operating conditions 20
Condensation 20
Lens 21
Other 21
22 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the batteries! ......................................... 22
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 23
To record an image .................................................... 24
To view a recorded image .......................................... 25
To delete an image ..................................................... 25
26 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 26
General Guide ............................................................ 27
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29
REC mode 29
PLAY mode 31
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 32
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 33
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 33
Power Requirements ................................................. 34
Charging Batteries 34
To load batteries 39
To remove the batteries from the camera 39
Using AC Power 43
Turning the Camera On and Off 45
Configuring Power Saving Settings 46
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 47
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 50
To configure display language and clock settings 51

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53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 53
Specifying the Recording Mode 53
Aiming the Camera 54
Recording an Image 55
Recording Precautions 57
About Auto Focus 58
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 59
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 59
Using Zoom ................................................................ 60
Optical Zoom 60
Digital Zoom 62
Using the Flash .......................................................... 63
Flash Unit Status 65
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 65
Using Flash Assist 66
Flash Precautions 67
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 72
Using Auto Focus 73
Using the Macro Mode 75
Using the Infinity Mode 76
Using Manual Focus 76
Using Focus Lock 78
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 79
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 80
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 82
Using the High-speed Continuous Shutter Mode ...... 83
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 84
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 87
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 89
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 91
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents
(Business Shot) .......................................................... 93
To use Business Shot 94
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 95
Using the Histogram .................................................. 97
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 99
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 100
Selecting the Metering Mode 101
Using the Filter Function 102
Specifying Outline Sharpness 103
Specifying Color Saturation 103
Specifying Contrast 104
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 104
Turning Image Review On and Off 105
Using Icon Help 105
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 106

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Specifying Power On Default Settings 107
Resetting the Camera 109
110 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ......................................... 110
Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 111
Resizing an Image .................................................... 112
Cropping an Image.................................................... 113
Playing a Movie ......................................................... 115
Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 116
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 117
Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................117
Playing a Slideshow .................................................. 118
To specify the slideshow images 120
To specify the slideshow time 121
To set the slideshow interval 121
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 122
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 123
124 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 124
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 125
126 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 126
Memory Folders and Files 126
Protecting Files ........................................................ 127
To protect a single file 127
To protect all files in memory 128
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 128
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 128
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 130
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 131
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 131
132 OTHER SETTINGS
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation
Method ...................................................................... 132
Turning the Key Tone On and Off ............................ 132
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 133
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 134
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 136
To set an alarm 136
Stopping the Alarm 137
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 137
To select your Home Time zone 138
To set the current time and date 139
Changing the Date Format 139

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Using World Time ..................................................... 140
To display the World Time screen 140
To configure World Time settings 140
To configure summer time (DST) settings 141
Changing the Display Language ............................. 142
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 143
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 144
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 145
146 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 147
To insert a memory card into the camera 147
To remove a memory card from the camera 148
To format a memory card 148
Memory Card Precautions 149
Copying Files ........................................................... 150
To copy all the files in
built-in memory to a memory card 150
To copy a specific file from
a memory card to built-in memory 151
152 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 153
To configure print settings for a single image 154
To configure print settings for all images 155
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 156
To print a single image 156
To print a group of images 159
Printing Precautions 160
PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 160
Exif Print ................................................................... 161
162 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 162
USB Connection Precautions 168
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 168
USB Connection Precautions 172
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 172
Using a Memory Card to
Transfer Images to a Computer ............................... 173
Memory Data ............................................................ 174
DCF Protocol 174
Memory Folder Structure 174
Image Files Supported by the Camera 175
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 176

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177 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 177
Creating an album 177
Selecting an Album Layout 179
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 179
Viewing Album Files 182
Saving an Album 184
To delete an album 185
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 185
About the bundled CD-ROM 185
Computer System Requirements 187
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows . 188
Getting Started 189
Selecting a Language 189
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me”File 189
Installing an Application 190
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 190
User Registration 191
Exiting the Menu Application 191
Installing Software from
the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ................................... 191
Installing Software 191
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 192
194 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 194
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 196
REC mode 197
PLAY mode 198
Charger Unit 198
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 199
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 203
Display Messages 204
Specifications ........................................................... 206

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IMPORTANT!
•The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the QV-R61.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
•Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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■Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purpose of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files
violates copyright laws and international contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Features
•6 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very high-
resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
•2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
•12X seamless zoom
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
•9.7MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
•Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 146)
•Easy Image Transfer (pages 162, 168)
Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the
camera with a USB cable.
•High-speed continuous shutter mode (page 83)
Images are recorded at high speed as long as you keep
the shutter button depressed.
•BESTSHOT (page 84)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.

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•Business Shot (page 93)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
•Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 89, 91)
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around.
•Slideshow Feature (page 118)
Images are displayed automatically one-by-one.
•Triple Self-timer mode (page 68)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
•Real-time histogram (page 97)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
•World Time (page 140)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
•Alarm (page 136)
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear on the
monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.
•Album Function (page 177)
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.
•Calendar screen (page 117)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.

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•DCF Data Storage (page 174)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 153)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
•PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 160)
Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
•USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 156)
Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
•Photo Loader and Photohands (page 186)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.

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Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-R61. All references in this manual
to “camera”refer to the CASIO QV-R61 Digital Camera.
■Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
•Before using the camera to record important images,
make sure you first record a number of test images and
check the results to ensure that the camera is
configured correctly and operating properly (page 22).
■Avoid Use While In Motion
•Never use the camera to record or play back images
while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while
walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates
the risk of serious accident.
■Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
•Never look at the sun or any other bright light through
the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your
eyesight.
■Flash
•Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create
the risk of fire and explosion.
•Never fire the flash in the direction of a person
operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with
the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.
•Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject.
Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
■Display Panel
•Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface
or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the
display panel glass to crack.
•Should the display panel ever become cracked, never
touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so
creates the risk of skin inflammation.
•Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your
physician.
•Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or
onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and contact your physician.

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■Connections
•Never plug any devices that are not specified for use
with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-
specified device creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
■Transport
•Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or
anywhere else where operation of such devices is
restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious
accident.
■Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
other abnormalities
•Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke
or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following
steps whenever any of the above symptoms are
present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are
using battery power, remove the batteries from the
camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn
injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.

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■Water and Foreign Matter
•Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
Particular care is required when using the camera
where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other
body of water, or in a bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are
using battery power, remove the batteries from the
camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.
■Dropping and Rough Treatment
•Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by
dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the
following steps whenever any of the above symptoms
are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the
camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are
using battery power, remove the batteries from the
camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center.
■Keep Away From Fire
•Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
■Disassembly and Modification
•Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any
way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn
injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all
internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your
dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

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■Locations To Be Avoided
•Never leave the camera in any of the following types of
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
—Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
—Food preparation areas or other locations where oil
smoke is present
—Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed
to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the
sun, or other areas subject to very high
temperatures
•Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a
high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall,
creating the risk of personal injury.
■Backing Up Important Data
•Always keep backup copies of important data in
camera memory by transferring it to a computer or
other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in
the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.
■Memory Protection
•Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as described in the documentation
that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing
batteries can result in corruption or loss of data in
camera memory.
■Batteries
•Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which
damages and corrodes the area around the batteries
and creates the risk of fire and personal injury. Make
sure you observe the following precautions when using
batteries.
—Never try to take batteries apart and never allow
them to become shorted.
—Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
—Never mix new batteries with old ones.
—Never mix batteries of different types.
—Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
—When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+)
and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
—When using rechargeable batteries, be sure to read
the Safety Precautions section of the user
documentation that comes with them.
—Use only the batteries that are specified for this
camera.
—If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time,
remove its batteries.

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■Alkaline Batteries
•Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your
eyes, take the following steps.
1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not
rub!
2. See a physician as soon as possible.
Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes
creates the risk of loss of sight.
■Rechargeable Batteries
•Should you ever notice any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing batteries, immediately
remove them from the camera or the battery charger
unit, and keep it away from open flame:
—Fluid leaking
—Emission of a strange odor
—Heat emission
—Battery discoloration
—Battery deformation
—Any other battery abnormality
•The term “battery”in this manual refers to the
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.
•The term “charger unit”in the following precautions
refers to the CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit.
•Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using batteries creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
—Never use any other type of charger unit except the
one specified for the batteries.
—Never try to use batteries to power any device other
than this camera.
—Never use or leave batteries near open flame.
—Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw it
into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
—Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you
load them into the camera or attach them to the
charger unit.
—Never carry or store batteries together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.).
—Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any
way, or expose them to strong impact.
—Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt
water.
—Do not use or leave batteries under direct sunlight,
in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other
area subject to high temperatures.

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•If the batteries do not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,
and explosion.
•Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
•If batteries are to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions, and make
sure that they handle batteries correctly.
•Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can
cause skin irritation.
■Charger Unit
•Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose
voltage rating is different from that marked on the
charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire,
malfunction, and electric shock.
•Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your
hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
•Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension
cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates
the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
•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.

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■AC Adaptor (Option)
•Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the
following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
—Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this
camera.
—Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a
power source.
—Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is
shared by other devices, or into a shared extension
cord.
•Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become
damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you observe the following precautions when
using the AC adaptor.
—Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or
subject it to direct heat.
—Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to
bending.
—Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
—Should the power cord or plug ever become
damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
•Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with
water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
•Do not place a vase or any other container filled with
liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk
of fire and electric shock.
•Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
•Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the
following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
—Never locate the power cord near a stove or other
heating device.
—When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the
plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on
the power cord.
—Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
—Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before
leaving the camera unattended for long periods,
such as when leaving on a trip, etc.
—At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from
the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around
the prongs.

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■Battery Life
•The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are
approximate values until power fails, based on use of
batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C
(73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to
achieve operation for the life noted. Actual battery life is
greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production
date, and ambient temperature.
•Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and
cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the
camera whenever you are not using it.
•Sometimes, the camera may shutdown after the low
battery warning appears. If this happens, immediately
replace both of the batteries. Leaving low or dead
batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and
data corruption.
•Though you could use alkaline batteries when there are
no other types of batteries available, note that the life of
alkaline batteries will be very short. Use of
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium
batteries is recommended.
Data Error Precautions
•Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
—Removing the batteries or memory card from the
camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera
while the camera is performing a record or memory
access operation
—Removing the batteries or memory card from the
camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera
while the operation lamp is still flashing after you turn
off the camera
—Disconnecting the USB cable or disconnecting the AC
adaptor from the camera while a USB data
communication operation is being performed
—Low battery power
*Note that continued use of weak batteries can lead to
malfunction of the camera. Charge the batteries or
replace the batteries with new ones as soon as
possible after signs of low power appear.
—Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 204). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.

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Operating conditions
•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
—In areas subject to direct sunlight
—In areas subject to high humidity or dust
—Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
—Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
—In areas subject to strong vibration
Condensation
•When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions 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 your 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 condensation does form, remove the batteries
from the camera and leave the battery compartment
cover open for a few hours.