Hanwha Techwin DIGIMAX210SE User Manual

-Digimax210SE/«•¡ˆ 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ1

SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO.,LTD.
OPTO ELECTRONICS DIVISION

PLANT 1,

SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO.,LTD.
42, SUNGJU-DONG, CHANGWON-CITY,
KYUNGNAM, KOREA C.P.O BOX 9762
TEL : [phone], 5945, 5951
FAX : [phone]~6

SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS AMERICA,
I N C .

HEADQUARTERS

40 SEAVIEW DRIVES, SECAUCUS,
N J 0 7 0 9 4
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE

18600 BROADWICK ST.,
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA 90220
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

MIAMI OFFICE

2700 NW 87TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33172
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

SAMSUNG U.K. LTD.

PHOTO PRODUCTS DIV.
SAMSUNG HOUSE, 3 RIVERBANK WAY,
GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD,
MIDDLESEX,TW8 9RE, U.K.
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

SAMSUNG DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

SAMSUNG HAUS
AM KRONBERGER HANG 6, 65824
SCHWALBACH, GERMANY
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

SAMSUNG FRANCE S.A.R.L.

BP. 51 TOUR MAINE-MONTPARNASSE 33,
AV DU MAINE 75755,
PARIS CEDEX 15, FRANCE
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

S.MARKET COM.IMP.EXP.LTDA

RUA ALFERES MAGALHÃES, 92 CONJUNTO 71
S A N T A N A
SÃO PAULO-SP BRAZIL 02034-000
TEL/FAX : [phone]

SAMSUNG TECHWIN MOSCOW OFFICE

KOSMODAMIANSKAYA NABEREZNAYA
4 0 / 4 2 ,
MOSCOW, 113035, RUSSIA
T EL/FAX : [phone]

SAMSUNG AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

LEVEL 33, NORTHPOINT BLDG, 100
MILLER STREET, NORTH SYDNEY,
NSW 2060, AUSTRALIA
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

TIANJIN SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS
C O . , L T D .

7 PINGCHANG ROAD NANKAI DIST.
T I A N J I N
P.R CHINA
POST CODE:300190
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will guide you through using the Digimax 210 SE,
including taking pictures, downloading images and using Adobe Photo Deluxe software.

Please read this manual before using your new camera.

Internet address - http : //www.samsungcamera.com/

¶N

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the
European Community (EC)

6 8 0 6 - 0 9 9 4

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ2

A SPECIAL FEAT U R E

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This is a digital camera possessing the following features:

¢ ÚA high resolution image of 2.1 megapixel
¢ Ú3x optical zoom lens and 2x digital zoom lens
¢ ÚMoving image function
¢ ÚPC interface function
¢ Ú1.8 inch TFT LCD monitor

A warning FCC

A warning FCC

¶U

This device was tested on the basis of the limits of a class B digital device,

in accordance with item 15 of FCC rules.This device adheres to the FCC
rules and regulations and is guaranteed against malfunction. However this
guarantee is void if installation and usage instructions are not followed.
This device can generate or release radio oscillation energy so if it is not
installed and used as directed, it may interfere with electrical equipment.
However we cannot guarantee the complete elimination of interference with
electrical equipment. During operation of this device, if any interference
occurs, please try one or more of the following measures.

°· Change the location and direction of any antenna.
°· Increase distance between camera and affected device.
°· Use a different socket from the affected device
°· Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

This product can be used in all areas, including residential areas. It

Class B

has been registered as having suitable electromagnetic waves for

p r o d u c t

general household use.

CONTENS

ßôGetting to know your camera°¶°¶°¶°¶4
ßôNote for safety °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶5
ßôComposition of manufactures °¶°¶°¶°¶7
ßôPart names°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶8

Product exteriors °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶8
Viewfinder eyes window°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 0
Photographing information indicator°¶1 1
Liquid monitor display mark °¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 2

ßôP r e p a r a t i o n °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 4

Connecting to power °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 4

Using the battery°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 4
Checking the battery °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 4

Using the AC power adapter°¶°¶°¶ 1 6
Attaching the strap°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 7
Attaching the lenscap°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 7
Insert the compact flash memory card°¶1 8
Note for memory card °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 1 9
Selecting the date and time°¶°¶°¶°¶ 2 1

ßôCamera working mode °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 2 2
ßôA basic shooting °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 2 3
ßôShooting mode°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 2 6

Setting up shooting function using
photographing information indicator°¶2 6
Shooting function details using
photographing information indicator°¶2 9

Select to flash mode °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 2 9

Select to quality mode °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 0

Select to Record Size°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 0

Select to Selftimer °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 1
Other indicating items of photographing
information indicator °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 2

ßôDigital zoom °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 4
ßôSetting up shooting function using a

liquid monitor °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 5
Shooting up shooting function using
a liquid monitor °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 3 7
Detail item of function block°¶°¶°¶°¶ 4 0

P r o p e r t y°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶40
C a p t u r e °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶41
A d v a n c e°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶46
S y s t e m °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 4 8

ßôPlay mode°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 2

Starting play mode°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 2
Setting up play function°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 3
Play function items °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 4

T h u m b n a l °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 5
Slide show °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 6
Lock/ unlock°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 7
Erase all image °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 5 8
F o r m a t °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 0
Enlarging image °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 1

Direct print ordering format °¶°¶°¶ 6 2
ßôComtacting the exteranl moniter °¶°¶ 6 3
ßôPC Connection mode °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 4

Starting PC connection mode °¶°¶°¶ 6 4
Setting PC connection mode°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 5

Setting PC connection mode item °¶6 6
ßôNote in using °¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 7
ßôBefore asking service°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 6 9
ßô

Digimax 210SE camera specification
ßôSoftware manual°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶°¶ 7 2

°¶7 1

32

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ4

BEFORE YOU STA RT USING YOUR SAMSUNG CAMERA

°‹

Prior to using this camera, please read the instruction manual thoroughly.

°‹

Keep the manual in a safe and secure place

About the image mark

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use
this camera safely and correctly. This will help to safeguard against danger and
injury to others.

Warning

This is a descriptive statement warning of the result if the instructions
are ignored or not understood.

Note

This explains use of the camera, please refer to this.

Reference

This should assist further in the operation of the camera.

.

NOTE IN SAFETY

Wa r n i n g

°·Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may cause a fire or electric shock or

severe damage to the camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service CenterThen contact your dealer or
Samsung Camera Service Center

°·Do not use the flash in close proximity to the subject or person. Eyesight could be damaged

if the flash is used close to your subjects eyes. Do not take pictures of children with the flash
with in 1 metre.

°·Never keep the camera face to strong light directly. It can cause a damage to eyes that

doesn’t recover.

°·Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases,this could

increase the risk of explsion.

°·Please keep this preduct away from children or animals or the following accidents may

o c c u r .

¶UChoking on the camera strap swsllowing of the batteries or the small camera accessories.
¶UPlease consult a doctor of any of these incidents occur.

¶UThey fire flash in front of their eyes and then a damage that recovering eyesight can be

o c c u r r e d .

¶UThey can be harmed by a camera’s moving part.

°·Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Switch the camera off, and then

disconnect the power source(batteries or AC Power Adapter). (If your are using the AC
Power Adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have
disconnected the camera.)Then contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

°·Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off,

any then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power Adapter) (If you are using the
AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have
disconnected the camera) Then contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may case a fire or electric shock.

°·Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access

points such as the CompactFlash card slot. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

°·Do not operate this camera with moist or very sweaty hands this will pose a risk of electric

s h o c k .

54

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ6

NOTE IN SAFETY

Wa r n i n g

°·Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed

vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case
and internal components and cause a fire.

°·Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC Power Adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause

heat to build up and distort the case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in
a well-ventilated area.

°·Leaking of liquid, overgeating, outbreak of fire, bursting of battery can cause fire and injury.

¶UDo not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera.
¶UDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of the batteries in heat or fire.
¶UDo not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries.
¶UEnsure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity.

°·When the camera is not use for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera

from the power source(batteries or AC Power Adapter) for safety. Leaking batteries can cause fire
and pollution of the environment.

°·Do not radiate on the state that you close luminous part of flash. And be careful not to contact your

hand to luminous part after continuous radiation. There is a danger you get burnt in hand.

°·Contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center to request interior cleaning every two

years. Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods may cause a fire or electric
shock. It is best to clean prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult your dealer or
Samsung Camera Service Center for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.

°·Do not move the camera while it is switched on.(If you are using the AC Power Adapter, unplug the

adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have switched off the camera).

°·Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before

moving the camera, Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric
s h o c k .

CONTENTS

Contents

°·

Please check you have the correct contents before using this product.

Digital camera Compact flash 4 AA Alkaline

Digimax 210SE

Video cable RS-232C cable

Application S/W°§Driver CD-ROM

Lens cap

Accessories (not supplied)

memory card (8MB) Batteries Camera Case

Adapter(Mac only)

User manual Product warranty

Lens cap retaining cord

Camera strap

USB cable

AC Adapter

6 7

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ8

PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210. PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210.

F r o n t / R e a r S i d e / b o t t o m

Self timer lamp

Flash

Shutter button

Mode dial

Power button

LCD on/off button / button

Autofocus indicator(Green LED)

Viewfinder

Flash indicator

(Red LED)

LCD monitor

D P O F

Select button
Camera Status LCD
Viewfinder
Scroll button
Flash fading control sensor

Lens
External interface cover

Menu button
Zoom button W (WIDE)
Zoom button T (TELE)

Direction buttons: Up
Direction buttons: Right

Digital connection terminal (RS232C output terminal)
USB connection terminal
Video connection terminal (Video output terminal)

Strap Attachment point.
Compact Flash card cover.
Memory card slot
AC Adaptor connection point

Card removal button

Status / button

E R A S E

Direction buttons: Down
Direction buttons: Left

Tripod socket
Battery chamber cover

98

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:31 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ10

PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210. PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210.

Viewfinder Photographing information indicator

Close range picture (area mark)

Optimum picture area within 0.8~1.5m

Picture area frame

Optimum picture area over 1.5m

Autofocus frame

Reference

°§

Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way.

Note

°§

Please use the LCD monitor when using Macro photography
(within 0.8m)

Flash mode indicator

:

Auto flash

:

Auto flash and

Red-eye reduction

:

Fill-in Flash

:

Flash off

Macro photography

indicator

:

Macro photography

Battery Check

: Battery status

: Preparing a new

battery

: Battery low

Replace new batteries.

Picture quality

symbol

:

Highest
picture quality

:

High
picture quality

:

Standard
picture quality

Exposure symbol

: Exposure

compensation status

Recording size mark

:

1600x1200 pixel

:

800x600 pixel

Selftimer mode indicator

:

Setting up the Selftimer

Indicator for the number of the remaining shot,

condition of the card and other information

:

Preparation power on

:

Picturing available remaining number

: Memory card warning (installation)
: Memory card warning (low capacity)

: Getting ready for the operation of the

camera Saving the image of TIFF file
form in the memorycard.

:

Play mode

:

PC connection mode

1 11 0

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ12

PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210.

LCD monitor symbol

°·

Monitor symbol for (Macro /Normal )

°[STATUS Confirmation°\

Digital zoom Press the STATUS button on shot mode.

Digital zoom

Shooting mode

¶U

Macro

( )

¶U

Normal
(No Symbol)

Formatting Capture

¶U

One normal shot

is taken.

( )

¶U

Continuous shooting

¶U

Interval shooting

¶UMoving image( )

Quality and Resolution

¶U:

Highest picture quality

:

High picture quality

:

Standard picture quality

( )
( )

( )
( )

( )

¶ULARGE( L )

S M A L L ( S )

°[Display of the beginning frame°\

Press the MENU button on shot mode.

Picturing available remaining number

Date and Time
Status indicating block

White balance

¶U

Auto

( )

¶U

Daylight

( )

¶U

Fluorescent light

¶U

Tungsten lamp

( )

( )

Flash

¶U

Auto

( )

¶U

Auto and Red-eye reduction

¶U

Fill-in Flash

¶U

Flash off

( )

( )

Function block

( )

PA RT NAMES FOR THE EXTERIOR OF THE DIGIMAX 210.

°·

Play mode symbol

°[Display of the beginning frame°\

Formatting Capture

¶UMoving image ( )

Shooting image

°[Display of the beginning frame°\

Press the MENU button on play mode.

Order of storing files on the memory card.

¶_

When you select the play mode,
the last image is displayed.

L o c k
¶_It is displayed when you

select Lock.

Thumbnail
Slide show
Lock/ unlock
Erase all
Format
Select (ENTER)

¶_

Press (ENTER) button

Function detail items

1 31 2

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ14

PREPARATION PREPARATION

Connecting to Power

There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power.
One is using batteries (AA Alkaline) alternativley use an AC Adaptor
(DC 6V / 1.5A)

°·

Using batteries

Open the battery cover by pushing in the

1

direction of the arrow.

Insert the battery taking note of the

2

polarity (+,-)

To close the battery cover, push it until it

3

clicks

°·

Checking the battery

¶U

You can check the battery life on the LCD panel.

: Battery status

Reference

°§

After the low battery symbol appears, the camera will continue to work

for approx 10 minutes.

°§

This camera will automatically switch off when not in use for a period

of time. For more information regarding auto power off, please refer to
the power off section on page 49.

NOTE

¢ Ú

Important Information about battery usage.

°§

Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long

periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leak if
kept inside the camera.

°§

Do not use manganese batteries as they cannot deliver sufficient

power.

°§

Low temperatures (below O°…) can cause the camera to work for a

shorter period of time due to reduced battery performance. However
the batteries will recover at normal temperatures.

°§

Do not use old and new batteries or different types together.

°§

Extended use of the camera may cause the camera body to warm up.

This is perfectly normal.

°§

If you are planning to use this camera for long periods of time it is

advisable to use an AC adaptor.

: Preparing a new battery

: Battery low-Replace new batteries.

1 51 4

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ16

PREPARATION PREPARATION

°·

Battery life

¶U

This camera will generally to provide over 100 images using one set of
batteries under normal conditions.

Attaching the strap

To prevent accidental damage to the camera always use the strap.

Reference

We recommends a battery like below.
°§Duracell ULTRA ALKALINE battery of Duracell Company

°§Maxi-Tech ALKALINE battery of Varta Company

°§ALKALINE battery of Panasonic Company

°·

When using the AC adaptor.

¶U

If you have access to a mains supply , using an AC Adaptor allows the
camera to be used for long periods of time.

¶U

Plug in the adaptor to the connection point on the
camera. Please make sure that you use the AC
adaptor with the correct specification.Failure to do
so may affect your warranty.

Warning

°§

Always turn the power off before taking the AC adaptor out of the

mains supply.

°§

Treat the AC adaptor with the same care and attention that you would

with any mains device.

1 2

°·

Refer to the illustrations above

Attaching the lens cap

Use the retaining cord to prevent loss of the lens cap.

1 2 3

°·

Refer to the illustrations above

°ÿ

After using, keep the lenscap in connection with a strap.

1 71 6

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ18

PREPARATION PREPARATION

Inserting the compact flash memory card

Push cover towards the arrow to open the card

1

cover.

Inset the card.

2

To close, push towards the arrow until you hear a

3

click.

Removing compact flash memory card

Turn off the power using the power button (®Á).

1

Push the card removal button (®Ë)down.

2

Remove the card as shown in the picture below.

3

Reference

°§

Using an 8MB compact flash memory card, the specification/
shooting capacity will be as follows (This is based on the
conditioning standard of our company.)

Recording size

L .J P G 8°æ1

( 1 6 0 0°ø1200 Pixel) .J P G 1 5°æ1

S .J P G 3 0°æ1

( 8 0 0°ø600 Pixel) .J P G 5 9°æ1

°ÿ

The number of the normal shots can be varied according to the

type of the compact flash memorycard.

Recording picture quality

Highest picture

Highest picture

quality

quality

High picture quality

Standard picture quality

Highest picture

quality

High picture quality

Standard picture quality

File format

.T I F 1

.J P G 3 0°æ1

.T I F 5

.J P G 1 1 4°æ1

®Á

®Ë

Amount of shots

Instructions on how to use a new memory card.

°·

Before using, the card must be initialised.

°§

Intialising prepares the card for recording data.

°ÿ

For more details, please refer to the user manual,page 60.

Note

°§If you use it for a long time, you can°Øt record a new image data. In this case, buy a new

c a r d .

°§

Always turn off the power when replacing the memory card.

°·

Preserving the memory card data

°§

The recorded data could be corrupted under the following conditions

- When the card is used incorrectly

- If the power is switched on whilst initialising, reading or removing the
memory card.

°§

Advice: Copy important data into other media (floppy disk, hard disk etc.)

- Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. Please copy important

files as soon as it is practical.

1 91 8

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ20

PREPARATION PREPARATION

Note

Important information in using memorycard.

°§

If you switch off this camera whilst it is reading initialising or playing,

the information on the memory card may be corrupted.

°§

Do not bend, drop or expose the card to any heavy impact.

°§

Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic

or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.

°§

Please do not use or store in an environment where there are

extremes of temperature.

°§

DO NOT allow the camera to get into contact with sand, water or
other contaminants. Damage caused in this way will INVALIDATE
THE WARRANTY and may damage the camera beyond economic
repair.

°§

Please keep the card in its case when not in use.

°§

Through periods of long use you may find that the card is warm,

this is normal.

Selecting the date and time

°·

You can record the date and time with the image data in the memorycard when
you take a picture.
Please select the date and time when you use the camera for the first time.

Turn the power on by pressing the power button.

1

Set the mode dial to the shot mode.

2

(macro /normal )
Press the MENU button

3

When the liquid crystal monitor is automatically
turned on, the setup MENU frame is displayed.

Move to the function block [system] by using the RIGHT button(

4

the four direction button.
Move to the detail function list [date/time] by

5

using the DOWN button(°Â) among the four
direction buttons and press the Enter button
and then the next frame is displayed.

Select the right Date and Time by using the

6

four direction buttons on the next ‘selecting
date and time’ frame and press the Enter
button and then you go back to the setup
MENU frame and the date/time is displayed
as is updated.

In this, the MENU mode is cancelled if you press the MENU button and the

7

setup is completed.

°[4 directional button°\

¢ Ú

) among

Reference

°§The range of selecting the date/time setup : 2000~2050 (It is automatically corrected in

case of the leap year/month)

°§It is originally set as [2000/01/01 00:00]
°§If you left the camera without the battery for over one hour, check the date/time again.

2 12 0

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ22

CAMERA WORKING MODE

Camera working mode

°·

You can select the appropriate working mode by using the mode dial located

at the top of the camera. This digital camera has 4 working modes these are

listed below.

¢ Ú

Macro photography

This mode is used for close range
photography between 20cm ~ 80cm.
The flash( )is set up to operate
automatically but you can set the flash mode
to your own preference.

¢ Ú

Normal pictures

This mode is used for normal pictures from 80cm ~infinity.
In this mode, the camera uses auto exposure, auto white balance, auto focus
and the images are stored on the memory card.

¢ Ú

Play mode

In this mode, the stored images on the memory card can be viewed on the
LCD monitor on the back of the camera or on an external monitor using a
video output terminal
You can choose image play, 9 division image play, slide show image
protection, image delete or memory card formatting.

¢ Ú

PC connection mode

You can download images stored on the memory card directly to your PC.

( / )

( )

( )

( / )

°[

Mode dial indicator

TAKING PHOTOS

Now let’s take a picture.

To switch on press the power button(®Á)

1

°§The indicator ( ) on the shot information indicator and the condition indicator

lamp(green) next to the viewfinde blink while the camera is getting ready for the
operation, and they go out when the camera is ready for shots.

®Á

®Ë

°\

Select the desired mode (Macro or Normal) according to picturing range

2

by using the mode dial( ®Ë) on the top of a camera.

°§

Macro( ) : between 20cm~80cm

°§

Normal( ) : photography range 80cm~ infinite

Note

°§You cannot get the clear image of the object if you don°Øt select the suitable shot

mode(normal shot or macro shot)according to the distance between the object and the
c a m e r a .

Select the suitable the image quality and the record size with the scroll

3

b u t t o n (®È), the select button(®Í) and LCD monitor off

°§Refer to the page 26~33 about the shot mode using the shot information indicator.

®È®Í

2 2

2 3

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ24

TAKING PHOTOS

Reference

¢ Ú

If there is insufficient memory available the camera status LCD
will flash as zero.

°§Reducing the file size may allow some more shots to be taken ( ).
°§

If you press halfway the shutter button for the shot when LCD panel
is on, the following message is displayed.

¢—

If you want to use the LCD monitor, simply press the LCD button

CARD IS FULL!

I N S E R T

NEW CARD

¢—

If the beep is on, the card capacity short warning sounds
(beep-beep-)

¢—

Restricting the use of the LCD monitor will preserve the battery life.
To optimise the amount of memory on the camera, replace the
memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the camera.

Set up the picture function by using the status LCD and the menu screen on

4

the picture LCD monitor. Refer to the page 35~51 about the selecting the
shot function using the MENU frame on LCD panel.

Decide the picture composition that you want to achieve by using the

5

optical viewfinder or the LCD monitor. In macro photography mode, you
should compose your picture composition using the LCD monitor.

TAKING PHOTOS

Note

¢ Ú

Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as
expected.

°§

When photographing an object that has little contrast.

°§

If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

°§

If the subject is moving at high speed.

°§

.

When there is an object that has only horizontal lines or a thin object
within the autofocus range.

°§If taking near and far objects at the same time within autofocus mark range.
°§When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright .

¢ Ú

You cannot take the macro shooting in places darker than

0.3 Lux because automatic focus control does not work.

¢ Ú

Warning of hand shaking

°§

Push the shutter button about a half in flash off mode and if a red
lamp flickers fast, it is a warming about hand shaking. In this case,
use a tripod or change the mode into flash shooting mode.

¢ Ú

Backlight compensated shot

Since the image can be shown dark if you take it facing the sun,
please use the exposure compensation(refer to page 47) or press
the ENTER/( ) button after the LCD monitor is on and then the
indicator is on. When you shot under this condition, the exposure is
corrected because the center waited metering of the object is shot
with the side light.

Note

°§

Extensive use of the LCD monitor to view the potential picture will
drain the batteries in a short period of time. To safeguard against this

please use the manual viewfinder.

When taking pictures squeeze the shutter button gently to avoid camera

6

shake.

°§

Press the shutter button down halfway the autofocus will be activated and
the status of the flash will show.

°§

If you press the shutter button down fully, the picture will be taken and the
data regarding the picture will be stored

2 4

.

Reference

¢ Ú

LED status mark is beside the viewfinder.

°§

Half press the shutter button, if the camera

is in focus the green LED will light up.

°§

The red LED indicates the flash mode.

°§

The red LED light flashes it means that the flash is charging.

°§

When an image has been stored onto the memory card, the green
lamp flashes slowly. When the image data has been stored the green
LED light will go out. After the green LED light has gone out you can
re-commence taking pictures.

2 5

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ26

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Setting up the shooting function by using the photogra p h i n g
i n fo rmation indicator.

°·

Using the photo information indicator set mode, you can set the following:

(flash/ image quality/ recording size/ self timer function setting )

°§

The SCROLL button allows you to select certain features which will flash
when avalable for selection.

°§

Using the select button allows you to set that particular function as you wish.

(The selected detail function indicator blinks.)

°ÿ

SELECT button doesn’t work in the normal indicating status.

Normal indicating status

SCROLL button SCROLL button

Flash

SELECT button

SELECT button

SCROLL button

Image quality

SCROLL button SCROLL button

Recording size

SELECT button SELECT button

SELECT button

SELECT button

SELECT button

Self timer

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

°·

Indication of set mode ex ( setting flash mode)

If a normal indicating status changes into set mode, the present function

1

symbol of a selected function block flickers (the present set autoflash
symbol flickers as shown)

pushing scroll button

°[

Normal indicating status

Whenever you push the SELECT button, a detailed function symbol of the

2

selected function block flickers

°[

autoflash set status

If you change the function block by using the SCROLL button, the previous

3

function block will not flicker and the present set detail function block flickers

°\ °[

pushing select button

°\ °[

set mode status

selecting autoflash and

red eye reduction

°\

°\

2 6

SELECT button

SELECT button

SELECT button

SELECT button

°[

selecting autoflash and

red eye reduction

pushing scroll button

°\

°[

high quality set status

°\

2 7

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ28

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

If you want to cancel the setup mode, press the scroll button until it changes

4

into the normal indication condition. Also it can be cancelled in the situations
bellow.

Reference

¢ Ú

Cancel of photograph information indicator set mode Set mode is
cancelled automatically when following these instructions.

- When you press the zoom button(wide or tele)

- When you press the shutter button or menu button.

- When you operate the mode dial.

- If the power goes off.

¢ Ú

You can select the setup shot function with the shot information
indicator also on LCD panel using the setup MENU mode.

¢ Ú

You cannot select the shot function using the Scroll button and the
Select button while you set up the shot information on LCD panel.

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Shooting Function details using photographing info rmation indicator

Selecting the Flash mode

°§

Four different flash modes can be selected using the SELECT button. The
mode will be shown in the camera status LCD.

°§

Use the correct flash to suit the environment.

°§

Flash mode indicator

Auto Flash

Auto Flash and
red-eye reduction

Fill-in Flash

Flash off

: The flash will work automatically if there is not enough light.

The problem of red eye will also be reduced.

:

If the object that is being photographed is too
dark, the camera flash will work automatically.

:

If the background behind the object is very
bright, fill in flash will safeguard against that
object appearing too dark in the photo. The
result should be an acceptable lighting balance.

:

The flash is disabled

2 8

Reference

°§

Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.

°§

Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is
normally within 7 seconds. If the batteries are weak the charging
time will be longer.

Note

°§Please photograph within the flask shot range(W: 0.2~3m. T:0.2~2m).

The image is saturated when you take it with a strong reflector or at
close range.

2 9

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ30

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Selecting image quality mode

°§

Using the SELECT button in the image quality mode, allows three types of
image quality to be selected.(The selected image quality will flash).

°[

Highest Image quality

°§

The capacity of memory is determined by the quality of image that is

selected. You can obtain three types of image quality;

°§

Select the appropriate image quality from the previous 3 modes.

°\°[

High Image quality

°\°[ Standard Image quality°\

Reference

°§

The picture image file is normally stored in *.jpg but selecting the
highest image quality enables *tif files to be used. Refer to page 40
for details of selecting the pictured image file form

°§

You can get the best quality shot with *.TIF file which is for the

professionals. However, The number of the shot is decreased and the

time it is saved in the memorycard is lengthened.

.

Select to Record size

°§

You can choose the file size (large or small) by using the select button to set

(L) or (S).

°§

If the recording size is too large, the capacity for remaining pictures will
decrease.

L : 1600°ø1200
S : 800°ø600

pixel

pixel

Selecting the Selftimer mode.

°§

This function is used when the photographer also wants to be in the picture.

°§

Whenever you press the SELECT button on the selftimer mode set status,
the symbol flashes on the photographing information indicator.

°§If you select , the indicator ( ) is displayed under the normal indication

condition.

°§It is taken after 10 seconds when you press the shutter button and after that,

the self-timer is cancelled.

Reference

°§

The selftimer LED indicator (red) will flash whilst the selftimer is
shooting.

- 7 seconds after pressing the shutter button the LED will flash
slowly in 1 second intervals.

- In the last 3 seconds the LED light will flash in

°§

If the sound function is in operation the camera will beep in 1 second
intervals to warn you when the picture will be taken.

1/2

second intervals.

Reference

°§

The image quality and recording size determines the number of
images that can be shot. The recording size stored in the memory
can not be changed once an image is captured, the size of the stored

file cannot be altered.

3 13 0

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ32

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Other indicating items of photographing information indicator

Macro picture indicator

°§

If you select macro photography mode, a symbol( )will appear on the
photograph information indicator.

°§

If you select the normal shooting mode, the symbol( ) will disappear.

Checking the battery

°§The battery status symbol of the photograph information indicator is shown below.

: Battery status

: Preparing a new battery

: Battery low-Replace new batteries.

Exposure compensation status mark

°§

If you select exposure compensation in manual set mode on the LCD
monitor, a symbol will appear on the camera status LCD.

¶_

Refer to the user manual [exposure compensation status] page 47 about
exposure compensation status.

°§

If you select exposure compensation 0, the symbol will disappear.

Indicator for the number of the remaining shot, condition of the card and other information.

°§According to the condition of the camera and memorycard, it is shown on

shot information indicator as below.

°·camera condition indicator

The Indicator ( ) on shot information indicator blinks if you press the
power button.

¶_

The indicator ( ) is cancelled when the camera is ready for the operation.

°·

When the memory card is set up properly

The number of pictures available to take is determined by the image quality
selected and recording size.

¶_

The maximum pictures available will be 9999(subject to memory size and
picture quality)

°·

When the memory card is not set up properly

( ) symbol flashes on the location of picturing available indicator.

¶_

If there is no card a beep will sound.

°·

When a memory card is set and there is short capacity
symbol ( ) will flash on the location of pictures available indicator.

¶_

If the sound function is on, the card memory capacity short warning
sound will.

°·

When you are saving the tiff file form image in the memorycard
The indicator blinks on the [indicator for the number of the remaining

shot].

¶_

When the saving to the memorycard is completed, The indicator is
cancelled.

°·

Indicator for the camera error

When the error occurs while the operation of the camera, The indicator
on the shot information indicator blinks.

¶_

Refer to the page 68 about the detail information about the occurrence of
the error.

Reference

°§When the memory capacity is low it will not be possible to take a picture.
°§

A warning will sound regarding low memory or no card will sound in
the following events.

- When you have pressed the shutter button.

- When you have used mode dial.

3 33 2

-Digimax210SE(02~47) 00.10.24 8:32 AM D‰¿Ã¡ˆ34

SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION

Reference

¢ Ú

Digital zoom.

°§

Because this camera can support 2x digital zoom, if you use it with 3x
optical zoom, it is possible to take picture of 6x zoom almost.

°§

Digital zoom is only possible when a liquid monitor is put on.

°§

If you push zoom button T (TELE) in the state that 3x optical zoom is
set up, digital zoom setting is possibe.

°§

Digital zoom is devied into 5 grades like (DX 1.5,DX 2.0 )and this

grade is displayed on the left top of a liquid monitor according to zoom

magnification.

1. Working DIGITAL TELE

-If you push zoom button T, software tele zooming is processed.

-If you finish pushing zoom button T, software tele zooming is ended.

-If digital zoom is achieved to 2x zoom, digital zooming will be
finished without operation of zoom button T.

2.Working DIGITAL wide

-If you push zoom button W, software wide zooming is processed.

-If you finish pushing zoom button w, software wide zooming is
ended.

-If you continually push the wide button on the state of dizital zoom
cancel, 3x optical zoom is also canceled.

°ÿ

If you take pictures on the digital zoom mode, please wait until the

saving is completed because it takes some time to save the taken

image in the memorycard.

°ÿ

It is impossible to use the digital zoom shot in continuous shot,
interval shot and moving images shot, and it is cancelled.

Setting up the picturing function by using the LCD monitor

°·

If you press the MENU button on the state of power on the entrance screen

the menu status will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Reference

In the following cases, the menu set mode is not available.

- When another button is pressed.

- Whilst image data is being processed. (when the green LED
beside viewfinder flashes)

- When there is no battery.

°·

The menu set mode indicator of the (macro / normal) mode status.

If you press the menu button, the menu screen will appear.

1

Function block

Function detail items

°§

The function block name is displayed on the top of the LCD monitor.

¶_

The indicator (

¢ Ú

) means there is another function block

°§

The function block name is displayed on the top of the LCD monitor.

The status of the camera can be determined by the bar cursor area.

¶_

In the above picture, the present function is set in a standard image
quality / JPEG file form / SMALL pixel.

3 53 4