Samsung A55W User Manual

ENGLISH

User’s Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.

This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images,

downloading images and using the application software.

Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Insert the USB cable

Set up the

camera driver

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.106)

Take a picture (p.19)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal.(p.115)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, slide the camera switch to turn it on.

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk].(p.116)

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

Getting to know your camera 5 Danger 6 Warning 6 Caution 7 An FCC warning 7 System chart 8 Identification of features 10

Front & Top 10 Back & Side 10 Side/ 5-function button 11 Self-timer lamp 12 Camera Status Lamp 12 Mode icon 12

Connecting to a Power Source 13

Using the batteries 14 Instructions on how to use the memory card 15 Inserting the memory card 17 Removing the memory card 17

LCD monitor indicator 18 Changing the recording mode 19 Selecting the [MODE] menu 19 Starting the recording mode 22

How to use the Auto mode 22

How to use the Movie clip mode 22

Recording the movie clip without voice 23

Using Successive Recording 23

How to use the Program mode 23

How to use the Scene modes 24

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

25 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 26

Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 27

Power switch 27

SHUTTER button 27 ZOOM W/ T button 27 Voice recording/ Voice memo/ UP button 30 Macro/ Down button 31 Focus lock 32 Flash/ Left button 33 Self-timer/ Right button 35 MENU/ OK button 36 M (Mode) button 36 E (Effect) button 39 Special Effect : Colour 39 Special Effect : Preset focus frames 40 Special Effect : Composite shooting 41 Special Effect : Photo Frame 43 Movie Clip frame stabiliser 44 +/- button 45 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings 48 How to use the menu 50 Mode 50 MODE SET 51 Size 52 Quality/ Frame rate 53 Metering 54 Continuous Shooting 54 Sharpness 55 OSD(On Screen Display) information 55

Starting play mode 56

Playing back a still image 56

Playing back a movie clip 57

How to capture the movie clip 57

Contents

READY

PLAY

RECORDING

On camera movie trimming 58

Playing back a recorded voice 59 LCD monitor indicator 60 Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera 61 Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 61 Voice memo/ Up button 62 Play & Pause/ Down button 63 Delete button 64 Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 65 Album button 66 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor 69 Rotating an image 72 Resize 73 Protecting images 74 Deleting all images 75 DPOF 75 DPOF : STANDARD 76 DPOF : INDEX 76 DPOF : PRINT SIZE 77 DPOF : CANCEL 77 COPY TO CARD 78 PictBridge 79 PictBridge : Picture Selection 80 PictBridge : Print Setting 81 PictBridge : Print 82 PictBridge : RESET 83

Setup menu 84 File name 85 Auto power off 86 Language 87 Formatting a memory card 87 Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 88

Imprinting the recording date 88 Auto Focus lamp 89 Sound 89 LCD brightness 90 Selecting Video out type 90 Quick view 92 Initialisation 92 Setting up the MYCAM menu 93 Start up image 93 Shutter sound 94 Start up sound 94 Important notes 95 Warning indicator 97 Before contacting a service centre 98 Specifications 101

Software Notes 103 System Requirements 103 About the software 104 Setting up the application software 106 Starting PC mode 115 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 118 Removable Disk 119 Removing the removable disk 120 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 121 Using the USB Driver for MAC 121 Digimax Viewer 2.1 122 Using PhotoImpression 123 FAQ 125

Contents

SOFTWARE

SETUP

Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as Battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction. Keep the manual in a safe place. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

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

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Danger

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing battery, or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.

There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts. Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

Warning

Caution

Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury.

Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.

Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. Take care not to touch the lens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

An FCC warning

This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures.

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest

Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

Camera strap

Software CD

(see p.104)

SD memory card/MMC

(see p.15)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.75)

< Included items >

Rechargeable battery

(SBP-1303)

Rechargeable batteries

(SNB-2312)

CR-V3 battery

Battery charger

(SBC-L1)

Battery charger

(SBC-N1)

AC cord

AA Alkaline

Batteries

System chart

USB cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.79)

Computer

(see p.115)

For Windows

PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 64MB RAM (Over 128MB recommended) 200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB recommend) USB port CD-ROM drive 1024X768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended) DirectX 8.1 or later

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 Minimum 64MB RAM 110MB of available hard-disk space USB port CD-ROM drive QuickTime player or a media player that supports AVI file format.

System Requirements

When you connect the camera to a computer or printer, you have to use the USB cable supplied with the camera, or the external devices may not recognise the camera.

CAUTION

External monitor

Yellow colour - Video

White colour - Voice

(see p.90)

AV cable

Identification of features

Front & Top

Back & Side

Flash

Power switch

LCD monitor

USB/ AV

connection terminal

Shutter button

Play mode button

Speaker

Microphone

Self-timer lamp/ Auto Focus lamp

Lens

5 function button

E (Effect) button

Strap eyelet

+/-, DELETE button

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Camera status lamp

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

M(Mode/ Album) button

Identification of features

Side/ 5-function button

Battery chamber cover

Memory card slot

Battery chamber

FLASH/

LEFT button

MENU/ OK button

Macro/ DOWN button

Play & Pause button

SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button

Voice memo/ Voice recording/ UP button

Identification of features

Mode icon : Refer to page 51 for more information about the camera mode setting.

Self-timer lamp

Icon Status Description

Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.

- For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.

- For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.

A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a

second picture will be taken.

Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

Power on

The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture

After taking a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the

camera is ready to take a picture

While movie recording The lamp blinks

While voice recording The lamp blinks

When the USB cable is inserted to a PC

The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)

Transmitting Data with a PC

The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

When the USB cable is inserted to a printer

The lamp is off

When the printer is printing

The lamp blinks

Blinking

MODE MOVIE CLIP

VOICE RECORDING

AUTO PROGRAM PLAY

ICON

NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP

ICON

MODE

SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

ICON

MODE

SCENE

Connecting to a Power Source

Important information about battery usage

When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion. Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. We recommend high capacity batteries (listed above) as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power. Low temperatures (below 0 C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may experience reduced battery life. Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures. Do not use old and new batteries at the same time. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.

INFORMATION

You can use batteries only to provide the camera with power.

We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. Non rechargeable batteries : AA type - Alkaline

CR-V3 type - Lithium Ion battery

Rechargeable batteries : AA type - Ni-MH battery

(Samsung SNB-2312 recommended)

CR-V3 type - Lithium Ion battery

(Samsung SBP-1303 recommended)

It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions.

Connecting to a Power Source

Battery status

Battery indicator

The battery is fully

charged

Prepare new battery

There is no battery capacity.

Replace with new battery.

There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause the battery chamber cover modification or breakage.

INFORMATION

Using the batteries

: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries,

please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity (+/ -).

2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+/ -).

3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.

1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

[

Inserting the AA type battery

][

Inserting the CR-V3 type battery

]

Instructions on how to use the memory card

Be sure to format the memory card (see p.87) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory 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 in temperature. Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth. Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal. Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera. Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.

Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. If there is insufficient memory available : A [CARD FULL!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the

amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

INFORMATION

[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write

protect

switch

Label

Card pins

The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.

The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.

When using a 25MB memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter.

Recorded image size S. FINE FINE NORMAL

30FPS 15FPS

5M(2592x1944) 9 18 26 - -

4M(2272x1704) 11 23 34 - -

3M(2048x1536) 14 28 41 - -

2M(1600x1200) 23 44 64 - -

1M(1024x768) 53 96 132 - -

VGA(640x480) 117 189 238 - -

640(640X480) - - -

About 1MIN About 2MIN

320(320X240) - - -

About 2MIN About 4MIN

160(160X128) - - -

About 4MIN About 6MIN

Still

image

Movie

clip

Inserting the memory card

3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a

click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back

of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (lens), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off. Open the

battery chamber cover while pushing it in the direction of the arrow.

1. Slide the power switch to turn the power off.

Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release.

2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber

cover.

Removing the memory card

LCD monitor indicator

The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.

[Image & Full Status]

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.14

3 Continuous shot AEB p.54

4 Flash p.33

5 Self-timer p.35

6 Macro p.31

7 Metering p.54

8 Card inserted indicator -

9 Auto focus frame -

10 Camera shake warning -

11 Date/ Time 2005/07/01 01:00 PM p.88

12 Exposure compensation p.47

13 White Balance p.46

14 ISO p.46

15 RGB RGB p.45

16 Sharpness p.55

Recording mode

p.51

LCD monitor indicator

Changing the recording mode

You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on the back of the camera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. Auto, Program, movie clip, scene (night, portrait, children, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera modes are available.

STILL & MOVIE

FULL

CUSTOM

MODE

17 Image quality p.53

Number of available shots remaining 18 p.16

Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)

00:01:30 / 01:00:00 p.16

20 Voice memo/ Mic. off p.30/23

p.52

Image size

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

p.27

Selecting the [MODE] menu

1. Insert the battery (p.14).

2. Insert the memory card (p.17). As this camera has a 25MB internal memory, you do not

need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

4. Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.

5. Press the menu button and a menu will display.

6. Use the Left/ Right button to select the [MODE] menu.

7. Select [STILL & MOVIE], [FULL] or [CUSTOM] sub menu

by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.

- [STILL & MOVIE] : A still image mode that was selected on the [MODE SET] menu and movie clip mode can be selected.

Refer to page 51 for more information about using the [MODE SET] menu.

- [FULL] : Auto, Program, Movie clip and scene modes can be selected.

- [CUSTOM] : Modes set as on in the [MODE SET] menu can be selected.

8. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear.

Changing the recording mode

Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5. The recording mode used just before will display.

6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode.

7. Press the M (Mode) button again and a still image mode selected on the [MODE SET] menu will be selected.

Changing the recording mode : If the [FULL] menu was selected

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5. The recording mode used just before will display.

6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.

7. To select the Auto, Program, Movie clip or Scene modes, press the Left/ Right button. To move between the Auto, Manual, Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line, press the Up/ Down button.

8. Press the M (Mode) button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Pressing the M (Mode) button

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

Pressing the Up button

NIGHT

[Selecting the Scene mode]

Pressing the Left button

[Mode selection menu]

AUTO

MOVIE

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

SET:OK/M

Changing the recording mode

Changing the recording mode : If the [CUSTOM] menu was selected

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5. The recording mode used just before will display.

6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.

7. You can select modes set as on in the [MODE SET] menu by pressing the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right buttons. Refer to page 51 for more information about using the [MODE SET] menu.

8. Press the M (Mode) button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Pressing the Up button

NIGHT

[Selecting the Scene mode]

Pressing the Left button

[Mode selection menu]

AUTO

SET:OK/M

MOVIE

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

SET:OK/M

Starting the recording mode

How to use the Auto mode

Use this for shooting basic still images.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).

2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

How to use the Movie clip mode

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).

2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128 (user selectable)

- Movie clip file type : AVI (MPEG-4)

If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is less likely to capture an image clearly. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

INFORMATION

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

How to use the Program mode

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).

2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[PROGRAM mode]

Starting the recording mode

Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.

Using Successive Recording Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode.

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

4. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording.

5. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the recording.

6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie clip without voice. Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode.

4. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the LCD monitor.

5. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice.

6. To stop the recording, press the shutter button again.

[

Successive recording of a movie clip

]

Starting the recording mode

How to use the Scene modes

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).

2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

The scene modes are listed below.

[NIGHT]( ) : Use this for shooting still images at

night or in other dark conditions. [PORTRAIT]( ) : To take a picture of a person. [CHILDREN]( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children. [LANDSCAPE]( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. [CLOSE UP]( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects. [SUNSET]( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. [DAWN]( ) : Daybreak scenes. [BACKLIGHT]( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. [FIREWORKS]( ) : Firework scenes. [

BEACH&SNOW

]( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

[SCENE mode]

Starting the recording mode

A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the voice recording is cancelled.

INFORMATION

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour)

1. In any mode with the exception of the Movie clip, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.

2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.

- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (Max : 1 hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

- File type : WAV

Pausing while recording a voice recording

This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted recording, while recording a voice. Using this function, you can record your favorite voices into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files.

1. Press the shutter button and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

2. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording.

3. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the recording.

4. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

[Pausing the voice recording]

START:SHUTTER

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Pressing the shutter button down half way Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode. Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the

image may be dark because of the strong backlight. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [BACKLIGHT] in the scene shooting mode (see page 24), Fill-in flash (see page 33), Spot metering (see page 54), or

Exposure compensation (see page 47). Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

- If the subject is moving at high speed.

- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).

- When the surroundings are dark

[ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ]

Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.

Power switch

SHUTTER button

If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

Used for taking an image or recording voice in the recording mode. In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. In STILL IMAGE mode

Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data.

Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 86 for more information about the auto power off function.

ZOOM W/ T button

This camera has a 4.8X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 24X. The illustrated images are for your information. The zoom scale can be varied depending on the subject matter.

TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e.

the subject will appear nearer.

Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (4.8X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the

ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zoom at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.

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[ WIDE zoom ] [ TELE zoom ]

[ Digital zoom 5.0X ]

Pressing the

ZOOM T button

Pressing the

ZOOM T button

WIDE Zoom

Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject

i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.

Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the ZOOM W

button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.

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[ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 3X ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

[ Digital zoom 5.0X ]

[ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

ZOOM W/ T button

Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. To view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the maximum (4.8X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. The digital zoom can’t be activated in the [NIGHT], [CHILDREN], [CLOSE UP] and [FIREWORKS] scene modes. The zoom function can’t be activated during the movie clip recording. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. Take care not to press the lens, lens cover and camera by force. This may cause the camera malfunction.

INFORMATION

Voice recording( )/ Voice memo( )/ UP button

A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

INFORMATION

While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo button. You can record your voice or add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 25 for more information about the voice recording.

Recording a voice memo

1. Press the M (Mode) button to select a Recording mode with the exception of Movie clip

mode.

2. Press the Voice memo ( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD

monitor, the setting is completed.

3. Press the shutter button and take a picture.

The picture is stored on the memory.

4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the

moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the voice recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.

Pressing the Voice memo button

[Recording Voice Memo]

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