Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-114
Creating a Panorama... E-91 Recording a Movie.. E-93 REC Mode Camera Settings.. E-94
Specifying Image Size and Quality Enhancing Certain Colors Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera E-94 E-96 E-97 E-97 E-98 E-98 E-99 E-100 E-101 E-102
Displaying the Histogram and Other Image Information.. E-115 Using the Slide Show Feature.. E-117 Resizing an Image.. E-118

E-119 DELETING IMAGES

Deleting the Displayed Image. E-119 Deleting Selected Images.. E-120 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders.. E-121 Deleting All Unprotected Images. E-122
Using the Remote Shutter Release.. E-103 Using an External Flash.. E-104
External Flash Unit Requirements Attaching an External Flash Unit E-104 E-104

CONTENTS

E-124 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files... E-123
Folders Files Protecting Selected Images Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders Protecting and Unprotecting All Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-123 E-124 E-125 E-126 E-127 E-128 E-129 E-129
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data. E-140
Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer Specifying the Card Browser Type Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files E-141 E-141 E-142 E-143 E-144 E-145 E-147 E-149
Protecting Images Against Deletion. E-125
Using the HTML Card Browser.. E-145

DPOF... E-127

E-150 REFERENCE

Camera Menus.. E-150

REC mode PLAY mode Settings in Each Mode Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-150 E-151 E-152 E-153 E-154 E-154 E-158
PRINT Image Matching... E-130

Features

High-resolution 4.13-megapixel CCD Record images that capture everything from delicate skin tone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery. Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lens Provides high contrast and captures the most delicate of nuances. Worlds first digital soft focus Creates stunning effects for portraits and floral shots. Real-time histogram Quickly and easily obtains exactly the exposure you want, even under difficult lighting conditions. Easy-to-understand control panel Aperture, shutter speed, focus and other settings can be seen at a glance, even when the monitor screen is turned off. Dual dial operation A pair of dials helps to make drive mode and exposure mode settings quick and easy. AF assist light Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting. Multi-area AF Helps to prevent out-of-focus areas in an image.
Focus area expansion Makes it easier achieve the focus you want. Image preview Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded. 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen 9.6X seamless digital zoom 3X digital zoom, 3.2X digital zoom External flash connectability Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM Microdrive. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 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 support Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
INTRODUCTION DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers and other digital cameras. VIDEO OUT terminal Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images. USB compatibility Connects to your computer for quick and easy image exchange. Image management and manipulation software The QV-4000 comes bundled with a CD-ROM thats packed with useful software: Photo Loader for transferring images to your computer, Photohands* for editing and printing images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching images into panoramas. Other bundled. * Windows version only.

Recording Features

Best Shot Mode Movie Mode

page E-76

page E-93
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Automatically records multiple images at different exposure settings.
Five focus modes Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro

page E-62 to E-65

page E-89
Three metering modes Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot

Panorama Mode Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama. Five exposure modes

page E-68

Full auto, Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure
page E-91 page E-82 to E-87

Precautions

General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-4000. All references in this manual to this camera and the camera refer to the CASIO QV-4000 Digital Camera. Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident. Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance 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 drivers vision and create the danger of accident. Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject. Keep the camera away 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, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately 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 your nearest CASIO service provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. If the cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service provider. Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident. Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

About the cameras 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 approximately six years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day. Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement. Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate malfunction, and normal operation should return at higher temperatures.
GETTING ACQUAINTED GETTING ACQUAINTED
This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Selector dial Shutter release button

(page E-45)

Indicator display

(page E-24)

Viewfinder

(page E-51)

Power/function switch

(pages E-35, 45)

AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp

(page E-26)

(page E-55)
Terminal panel cover Exposure sensor

(page E-60)

(page E-16)

(page E-19)

Flash charge lamp

MENU button

(page E-42)

(Self-Timer) button

(page E-52)
Operation/card access lamp

(page E-25)

(Flash) button
Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine Images) (Metering Mode) button (page E-68) WB (White balance) button (page E-69) FOCUS (Focus Mode) button (page E-61) AE-L (AE Lock/Delete) button (pages E-55, 71, 119) Monitor screen
(page E-22) (pages E-49, 75, 112, 113)

Control button

PREVIEW button

(page E-54)

DISP button

DIGITAL terminal

(page E-103)

Bottom

Diopter dial

Tripod screw hole

Battery compartment cover lock (page E-29)

VIDEO OUT terminal

(page E-136)

USB port

(page E-138)

DC IN 6V terminal

(page E-33)
Battery compartment cover (page E-29)
External flash sync terminal

(page E-104)

Open Terminal Panel Cover
Memory card slot cover (pages E-37, 38) Card slot cover lock (pages E-37, 38)
Mode Dials Drive mode dial

s Drive mode dial

AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Continuous Shutter recording 1-Image recording Movie recording Panorama recording page E-89 page E-88 page E-54 page E-93 page E-91

s Exposure mode dial

M S M Mode (Manual Exposure) S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) A Mode (Aperture Priority AE) P Mode (Program AE) Full Auto Mode Best Shot Mode page E-87 page E-85 page E-84 page E-83 page E-82 page E-76

Exposure mode dial

Using the Control Button
The control button is used to select menu items and execute function. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe control button operations.
Term Rock Click Meaning Use your thumb to move the control button up, down, left, or right. Press the control button straight down until it clicks, something like a computer mouse.
Monitor Screen Indicators
The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the cameras monitor screen.

REC mode

Focus Mode indicator
Multi-area Auto Focus Spot Auto Focus Manual Focus Infinity Macro

Self-timer

10 SEC, 2 SEC
Exposure Mode indicator Drive Mode indicator
1-Image CONTINUOUS AEB MOVIE PANORAMA M Mode: Manual Exposure S Mode: Shutter Priority AE A Mode: Aperture Priority AE P Mode: Program AE Full Auto Mode Best Shot Mode

Metering Mode indicator

Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering
Image size Camera shake indicator Aperture value Shutter speed value
An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. 2240 x 1680 pixels 2256 x 1504 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels
Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)
AE lock indicator Battery capacity Focus frame
Focusing complete: Green Focusing failed: Red

Quality

FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF
Image information EV value Date and time
Todays date appears for about two seconds. Movie Recording: recording time (seconds) Panorama: number of images (P1 to P10)

No memory card alert

Flash Mode indicator
None Auto Flash On Flash Off Red-eye reduction Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected).

PLAY mode

Folder number Image protection indicator File number

Image size

Quality File name/ File number Battery capacity White balance indicator
Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual

Date and time

Zoom bar
Lower half indicates optical zoom. Upper half indicates digital zoom.
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Use DISP to cycle through monitor screen information settings as shown below.
The indicator display located on the top of the camera also shows various camera status indicators during image recording. The indicator display comes in handy especially when the monitor screen is turned off.
Histogram display on (pages E-74, 115) DISP DISP Information display on (pages E-22, 23) DISP Information display off DISP Monitor screen off
MF Multi-area AF indicator Spot AF indicator Manual focus indicator Infinity indicator

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

Multi-pattern Metering indicator Center-weighted Metering indicator Spot Metering indicator Battery capacity Line 2 Aperture value Self-timer time settings Exposure compensation Line 3 Shutter speed value/EV value
IMPORTANT! The histogram is not displayed in the movie REC or PLAY mode (pages E-93,110).
Macro mode indicator Flash off indicator Flash on indicator Red eye reduction indicator Remaining number of Line 1 images/File number

Operation Indicator Lamp

Lamp Color Green Red Flashing One of the following operations is in progress: delete, format, battery alert, card browser generation. Memory card is defective.
The operation/card access lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.
The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) while the monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.
Lamp Color Green Flashing One of the following operations is in progress: start up, save (multiple), movie recording standby
IMPORTANT! Never open the memory card cover while the operation/card access lamp is flashing.
The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.
Partial press of the shutter release button
Lamp Color Green Red Auto Focus complete Auto Focus operation failed On

Flash Charge lamp

The flash charge lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below.
AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp
The AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until the shutter releases during a self-timer operation.

Lamp Color Amber Flashing Flash is charging.
AF assist light/self-timer lamp
Lamp Color Amber On Ready to fire.
IMPORTANT! Auto Focus using the AF assist light/ self-timer lamp is possible when the distance from the camera to the subject is less than about 2.5 meters. When the AF assist light operates while Multi-area AF or Spot AF is specified as the focus mode, the camera automatically assumes that focus area is the center area for Spot AF. See pages E-62 and E-63 for more information. Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer lamp or point it directly at the subjects eyes.
IMPORTANT! When batteries go low, the operation/card access lamp and flash charge lamp flash amber for about one second. After that, the camera powers down automatically. If this happens, replace batteries as soon as possible.
Using the Bundled Accessories
Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap
Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration below.

Buckle

IMPORTANT!

Strap ring Strap ring

Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application. Never swing the camera around by the neck strap. Allowing the camera to swing freely from your 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 objects, resulting in personal injury. Keep the camera out of the reach of small children, especially when the neck strap is attached. The neck strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child and create the risk of strangulation.

Using the Lens Cap

Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.
Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. IMPORTANT! Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens.

Cap holder

Large loop

Small loop

Power Requirements
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. s Batteries Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6 Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: NP-H3 s Household Current AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option) AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)
2. Load the batteries so their
plus (+) and minus () ends are facing as shown in the illustration.

3. Close and press down on the
battery compartment cover as you slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow to lock it.

Loading Batteries

Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries.
1. On the bottom of the camera,
slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.
Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this Users Guide.
GETTING ACQUAINTED q Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.
Type of Operation AA-size Alkaline Batteries LR6 AA-size Lithium Batteries FR6 AA-size Ni-MH Batteries NP-H3 Continuous Playback 170 minutes 320 minutes 180 minutes Continuous Recording 90 minutes (540 shots) 180 minutes (1,130 shots) 100 minutes (600 shots)
Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on. q Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page E-55). You can also use the power save settings (page E-35) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. You can also conserve battery power by using DISP to turn off the monitor screen. q 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 lithium batteries or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.
The above values are approximations only. The above guidelines are based on the following battery types: Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA Lithium: Energizer
* Battery life varies with brand.
Values are based on continuous recording under the following conditions. Flash turned off One switch between telephoto and wide-angle with the zoom controller per image

GETTING ACQUAINTED The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different shooting conditions. Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery life. Conditions Temperature: 25C Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens extension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, image recording, power off) Flash on Approximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots) Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life. Conditions Temperature: 0C Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens extension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, image recording, power off) Flash on Approximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots) q About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are specifically recommended for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used. AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set : BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4 IMPORTANT! 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 battery life and cause malfunction of the camera. Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.
Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries. Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of fire or personal injury. Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus () ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as noted by the markings on the camera itself. Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby.
Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks. Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion. Never mix batteries of different types. 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. The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge.

Turning the Camera On and Off
Rotate the power/function switch to turn camera power on and off.

Power Save Settings

The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power. AUTO POWER OFF Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes.
: Turns on power and enters the REC mode. : Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode. OFF : Turns off power. IMPORTANT! Never align the power/function switch with while the lens cap is on the lens. Never align the power/function switch with while the lens is facing downwards towards the ground. To restore camera power after it has been turned off by auto power off, rotate the power/function switch to OFF and then back to or.
SLEEP The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or you can turn off this setting entirely.
To configure power save settings
In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes.
1. Align the power/function switch with 2. Press MENU.
Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode. Performing any button operation while the monitor is asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation. The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have 2 min set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This means that the camera turns off if you do not perform any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode. Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions. While a slideshow is playing When you are performing operations on a computer connected to the cameras USB port While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera
3. Rock the control button up or down to select
Power Save and then rock the control button to the right.
4. Rock the control button up or down to select
the item whose settings you want to change, and then rock the control button to the right.
To make auto power off settings, select Auto Power Off. To make sleep settings, select Sleep.
5. On the screen that appears, rock the control
button up or down to make the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.
Auto power off settings: 2 min 5 min Sleep settings: Off 30 sec 1 min 2 min
6. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Memory Cards

This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM Microdrive for image storage. Note that all mentions of memory card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM Microdrive, unless specifically noted otherwise. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card. When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure its correct side is facing up and that you insert its terminal end into the camera. Trying to force a card into the camera can damage the card and the camera.

2. With the side of the memory card that has an
arrow marked facing towards the memory card slot cover, slide the card into the camera as far as it will go.
If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot.

Eject button

Side marked with arrow should face the memory card slot cover.

Side marked with arrow

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction
indicated by the arrow and open the memory card slot cover.

Card slot cover lock

Memory card slot cover
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
5. Close the memory card slot cover.
IMPORTANT! Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunction. Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider. Never eject the memory card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the memory card falling, which can corrupt data or damage the memory card. Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data.
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.

Formatting a Memory Card

You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it.
3. Select Format and then rock the control butIMPORTANT! Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-125). Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and stored on the card. After formatting the card, you have to import the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page E-77). Data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and confirm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it.

Setting the Date and Time
3. Select Date and then rock the control button

to the right.

4. Select Adjust and then rock the control button to the right.
5. Select and change the digits on the screen to
set the current date and time.
Purple selection boundary
If you want to do this: Move the selection boundary Increase or decrease the value where the selection boundary is located Do this: Rock the control button to the left or right. Rock the control button up or down.
Selecting the Date Format
You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats.
6. Click the control button to apply your settings. 7. Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.
4. Select Date Style and then rock the control

button to the right.

5. Rock the control button up or down to select
the setting you want to use, and then click the control button to apply it.
Example: October 23, 2001 Year/Month/Day: 01/10/23 Day/Month/Year: 23/10/01 Month/Day/Year: 10/23/01
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING RECORDING BASIC IMAGE
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic camera settings.
5. Compose the image as you view it on the monitor screen.

Using the Full Auto Mode

The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good-looking digital images every time. The camera makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and other settings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.
If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to compose the image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.
1. Before turning on the camera, remove its lens
6. Press the shutter release
button about half way and hold it there to perform auto focus.

Shutter release button

2. Align the exposure mode dial with

Auto Mode).

3. Align the drive mode dial with 4. Align the power/function

switch with.

: Turns on power and enters the REC mode. : Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode. OFF : Turns off power.

(1-Image).

Pressing the shutter release button causes the focus frame to appear on the monitor screen (page E-62). Multi-area Auto Focus (page E-62) automatically focuses the image and displays shutter speed and aperture values.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp.

About Auto Focus

Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects listed below. Solid color walls or objects with little contrast Strongly backlit objects Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera Subjects in poorly lit areas Moving subjects
Image Recording when the Batteries are Low
To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each image is recorded directly to the memory card (without going into the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as or lower. The message Press to cancel save appears on the monitor screen during the save operation under this condition. As long as you do not press DISP, the save operation continues and takes a few seconds to complete. Pressing DISP while the Press to cancel save is on the monitor screen cancels the image save operation. If you have a Microdrive loaded in the camera, the above message appears whenever the battery level is indicated as or lower. The message Press to cancel save also appears momentarily during save operations in the Panorama Mode, Movie Mode, and when you are using certain Best Shot scene setups. In this case, this message does not indicate that battery power is low. The message described above does not appear while the monitor screen is turned off.
Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is unsteady or shaking. s Fixed Focusing Distances Depending on actual conditions, a green operation/card access lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the image is in focus.
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
The actual image is recorded and saved in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image recorded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image. Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

Using Optical Zoom

Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal distance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factor ranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).