Casio QV-5500SX - Manual (Page 8)

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Formatting a Memory Card
You can format a memory card to delete all of the data
stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the
card, even if some or all of the images are protected.
• Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-
not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-
firm that you no longer need the data stored in a
memory 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
memory card is installed in it.
• Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards
(CF-4x/CF-8x/CF-15x/CF-30x/CF-48x). Proper operation
with other memory cards is not guaranteed.
• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe-
nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the
data stored on a memory card. Because of this, you
should always make backup copies of important images
on other media (magnetic optical disk, floppy diskette,
computer hard disk, etc.).
• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting
the memory card (page 97). Reformatting a memory card
deletes all images stored on the card, but you can use a
computer to copy the images you want to keep to the
computer’s hard disk before reformatting your card. If you
plan to be recording images where you do not have ac-
cess to a computer, it is a good idea to take along an extra
memory card or two just in case you experience an unex-
pected memory card problem.
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MEMORY CARDS
Memory Card Folder Precautions
• Folders (directories) are automatically created if the card
you are using does not already have similarly 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
your computer, the camera will not display images past
250.
• Image files in camera memory 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 you move or delete folders.
< Example >
001. JPG
Day: 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 any memory card that you
suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DE-
CODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images)
or newly purchased memory 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 memory card.
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POWER SUPPLY
The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you
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 battery life reference values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25
° C) until power
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that batteries will perform the amount of service
indicated. Battery life is reduced by low temperatures and
continued use.
• The above figures are approximations only.
• The above guidelines are based on the following battery
types:
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA
Lithium: Energizer
Ni-MH (Nickel-metal hydride): CASIO NP-H3
• Battery 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 may affect the above values.
● About rechargeable batteries
• Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that
are available from your 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 battery life
and cause malfunction of the camera.
• Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they are
loaded in the camera.
Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set)/Quick
Charger Set BC-1HB4
Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set) NP-H3P4
● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
• Use the / button to turn off the flash when you are not
using it.
AA-size Ni-MH
130 minutes
500 shots
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries LR6
110 minutes
300 shots
Type of
Operation
Continuous
Playback
Continuous
Recording
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
210 minutes
840 shots
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POWER SUPPLY
Low Battery Indicator
The battery capacity indicator “ ” (shown only while the
image information display is turned on) changes to “ ”
whenever battery power goes low. If you continue to use the
camera while “
” is on the display, camera power will au-
tomatically 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 your camera. Remove batteries
from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
• The batteries that power this camera normally become
warm when they 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 seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note
the following important precautions to avoid problems with
batteries.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use
it for more than two weeks.
• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection
between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batter-
ies 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.
• 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 bat-
teries 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 positive (+) and
negative (–) 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, creat-
ing the danger of personal injury or soiling of
objects nearby.
CAUTION