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.

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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

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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

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Contents

SOFTWARE

SETUP

5

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.

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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

7

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

]

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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.

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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

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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

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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

1

p.51

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19

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

19

18

p.52

Image size

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

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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.

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Changing the recording mode

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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

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

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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

SET:OK/M

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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

18

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

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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.

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[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

]

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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.

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[SCENE mode]

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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

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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 ]

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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

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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

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[ Digital zoom 5.0X ]

[ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

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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

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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.

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Pressing the Voice memo button

[Recording Voice Memo]

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Macro( )/ Down button

While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a
submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor. When the menu is not showing, you can
use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown
below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD
monitor.

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[Auto macro ( )][Macro ( )]

[Auto focus - No icon]

When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care
not to shake the camera.
When you take a picture within 30cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.

INFORMATION

Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: Wide, T: Tele) (Unit : cm)

See the next page for the available focusing method, by recording mode.

Mode

Focus Type

Auto macro

( ) Normal Macro ( ) Normal

Focus range

W : 5~Infinity
T : 19~Infinity

W : 60~Infinity

T : 60~Infinity

W : 60~Infinity

T : 60~Infinity

W : 2~60

T : 19~60

Program ( )

Auto ( )

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Macro( )/ Down button

Available focusing method, by recording mode ( O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range)

To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock

1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means

the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the
way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to

recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to
take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock
function will be cancelled.

1. The image to be
captured.

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2. Press the SHUTTER
button halfway and
focus on the subject.

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3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.

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Focus lock

SCENE

Mode

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Mode

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Flash ( )/ Left button

[Selecting the Auto flash]

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Flash range (Unit : m)

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing
the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the
LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.
Selecting the flash mode

1. Press the M (Mode) button to select a Recording mode
with the exception of Movie clip mode (p.20).

2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor.

3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.

If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro flash, the first
flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash).
Do not move until the second flash fires.
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5
seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.
During the continuous shot, AEB and movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.
Take photographs within the flash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.

INFORMATION

Normal

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

0.6~3.0 0.6~2.0 0.25~0.6 0.5~0.6 0.25~3.0 0.5~2.0

Macro

Auto macro

ISO

AUTO

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Flash ( )/ Left button

Menu tab Flash mode Description

Flash mode indicator

If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate
automatically.

Auto flash

Auto &

Red eye

reduction

Fill in flash

Slow synchro

Flash off

If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work
automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red­eye reduction function.

The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in
order to obtain the correct exposure. When you take an image in
a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator
( ) will display on the LCD monitor.
We recommend using a tripod for this function.

The flash fires regardless of available light.
The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the
prevailing conditions. The brighter the background or subject is,
the less intense the flash will be.

The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images
in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited.
When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera
shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.
We recommend using a tripod for this function.

Available flash mode, by recording mode

XXOXX X XXXXXXO

XOO XOO XX X XX X X

XXOXX X XX X XOXX

XXOOXX XX X XXXX

OOOOOO OOOOXOX

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Self-timer ( )/ Right button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor
shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a
different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Right button
operates as the Self-timer. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be
in the image.

Using the self-timer

1. Press the M (Mode) button to select a still image mode or movie clip mode (p.20).

2. Press the Self-timer button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
In Movie clip mode, only the 10 Sec. self-timer can be used.

- 2 Sec. Self-timer( ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds
before the image is taken.

- 10 Sec. Self-timer( ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds
before the image is taken.

- Double Self-timer( ) : A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds
later a second picture will be taken. When using the flash, the
2-second self-timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds
depending on the flash charge time.

3. When you press the Shutter button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has
elapsed.

If you operate the Power switch, Self-timer button and Shutter button during the self-timer
operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

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Pressing the Self-timer button

[2 Sec. self-timer]

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Pressing the Self-timer

[10 Sec. self-timer][Double self-timer]

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MENU/ OK button

MENU button

- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed

on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.

- A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected :

MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE
RECORDING mode is selected.

OK button

- When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor

to the sub menu or for confirming data.

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Pressing the MENU button

[Menu off]

[Auto mode]

[Menu on]

[Movie clip mode]

You can select the desired recording mode. The selectable recording modes are different
from what you selected sub menu in the [MODE] menu.

- [STILL & MOVIE] : A recording mode selected in the [MODE SET] menu, Movie clip mode

- [FULL] : Auto, Movie clip, Program, Scene modes

- [CUSTOM] : Modes set as on in the [MODE SET] menu

How to use the mode button : In case of [STILL & MOVIE] and [AUTO] sub menu

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Pressing the M button

M (Mode) button

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M (Mode) button

Pressing the Up button

How to use the mode button : In case of [FULL] sub menu and Auto mode

Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Pressing the Right button

Pressing the Left/Right button

Pressing the Left button

[Auto mode]

[Program mode]

[Mode selection menu]

[Movie cliip mode]

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[Scene mode]

Pressing the Mode button

[Selecting a scene mode]

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

MOVIE

PROGRAM

AUTO

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

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M (Mode) button

Pressing the Right button

How to use the mode button : In case of [CUSTOM] sub menu and Auto mode

Press the Mode button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

The illustrated images and modes are for your
information.
They can be changed as the [MODE SET] menu
setting.

Pressing the Up button

Pressing the Down button

[Auto mode]

[Night scene mode]

[Mode selection menu]

[Portrait scene mode]

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Pressing the Mode button

[Program mode]

AUTO

SET:OK/M

NIGHT

PROGRAM

SET:OK/M

SET:OK/M

PORTRAIT

SET:OK/M

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E (Effect) button

It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button
Still image mode : You can select the colour, focus, composite and frame menus.

Movie clip mode : You can select the colour and stabilizer menus.

This button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes
(Night, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach & Snow)
If a special effect is selected, the rest special effect functions set before are cancelled

automatically.
Even if the camera is turned off, the special effect setting will be preserved.
To cancel the special effect, select the sub menu of each menu.

By using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images

1. Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode.

2. Select the COLOR menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

Special Effect : Colour

[Still image mode] [Movie clip mode]

Available Effects, by recording mode ( O : Selectable X : Not selectable)

OOOOOOO

XXOXXXX

XXOXXXX

XXOXXXX

OXXXXXX

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Special Effect : Colour

You can make the subject stand out from its surroundings.
The subject will be sharp and in focus while making the rest
out of focus.

1. Press the E button in the program mode.

2. Select the FOCUS menu by pressing the Left/ Right
button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button and press the OK button.

4. The preset focus frame will appear.
Press the shutter button to capture an image

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3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button.

: No effect is added to the image
: Captured images will be stored in black and white.
:

Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
: Captured images will be stored in a red tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a green tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a blue tone.
: Save the image in negative mode.

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[Range 1]

[Range 3]

[Range 4]

[Range 2]

Special Effect : Preset focus frames

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Special Effect : Composite shooting

You can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image.

1. Press the E button in the program mode.

2. Select the COMPOSITE menu by pressing the Left/ Right
button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button and press the OK button.

- : cancels the composite shooting

- : 2 different shots are combined in a still image.

- : 3 different shots are combined in a still image.

- : 4 different shots are combined in a still image.

- : 2 different panorama shots are combined in a still image.

4. The number of frames you selected in step 3 is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button to start the composite shooting

You can use the flash button, self-timer button, macro button, voice memo button and the
Zoom W/T button during the composite shooting.
If you press the camera buttons (Play mode button, M button and Menu button) during the
composite shots, each mode of the camera buttons is executed. The images captured before
will be deleted.
The voice memo will start after taking the last composite shooting.

[Ready for taking]

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Pressing the

shutter button

[First shot]

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Pressing the

shutter button

[Second shot]

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[The final picture]

Selecting 2 composite shooting

5. After taking the last shot, the image will be saved.

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Special Effect : Composite shooting

Changing a part of composite shot before taking the last shot
Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot.

1. During the composite shots, press the +/- button.

2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display.
If there is an image taken before, press the +/- button again and a previous image will be
deleted again.

3. Press the shutter button to capture a new image.

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Pressing the +/- button

[Before taking the 3rd shot]

[Moving backward to the 2nd shot]

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Special Effect : Photo Frame

You can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture.

1. Press the E button in the program mode.

2. Select the FRAME menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button and press the OK button.

- : The photo frame will not be added.

4. The photo frame will appear.
Press the shutter button to capture an image

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F1 F2 F3

F4 F5 F6

F7 F8 F9

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Movie Clip frame stabiliser

This function helps stabilize images captured during movie recording.
You can select this menu only in the MOVIE CLIP mode.
If the memory card is not inserted, this function will not operate.

How to use this function

1. Press the E button in the Movie clip mode.

2. Select the STABILIZER menu by pressing the Left/ Right
button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button and press the OK button.

- : Movie clip frame stabilizer function becomes
disabled.

- : Prevents camera shake during movie recording.
The recording frame range will become narrower than when you select the

menu. Pre-view frames may not display smoothly on the LCD monitor.

When you select the sub menu, the movie clip frame range will be narrow depending
on the movie clip size.

INFORMATION

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+/- button

You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance and
exposure compensation.

RGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of the images to

be captured.

Setting RGB Values

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the RGB icon ( ).
The RGB menu bar will appear as shown.

2. Use the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select
the desired RGB value.

- Up/ Down Button : Navigates between R, G, and B icons.

- Left/ Right Button : Changes value of each icon.

3. When you press the +/- button again, the value you set will
be saved and RGB setup mode will end.

Main menu Sub menu Available camera mode

RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue)

ISO AUTO, 100, 200, 400

Exposure compensation -2.0 ~ 0.0 ~ +2.0 (0.5EV steps)

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY,

FLUORESCENT H,

FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN,

CUSTOM.

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+/- button

Selecting an ISO Sensitivity

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the ISO icon( ).
The ISO menu bar will appear as shown.

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the desired
ISO sensitivity value.

- AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is automatically changed

by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.

-100, 200, 400 :

You can increase the shutter speed while
the same amount of light is present, by increasing the ISO sensitivity. However, the image
may be saturated in high luminance. The higher the ISO value, the higher the camera’s
sensitivity to light is and therefore the greater its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions.
However, the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO value increases, making the
image appear coarse.

3.

When you press the +/- button again, the value you set will be saved and ISO setup mode will end.

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White balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to appear more

natural looking.

Selecting a White Balance

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the white balance icon ( ).
The white balance menu bar will appear as shown.

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white
balance to the desired value. The value you set will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance

settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.
DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside.
CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky.
Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-way

fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.
CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting

condition.
Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.

3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and White Balance setup mode
will end.

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ISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.

The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.

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+/- button

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Using the Custom White Balance

White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting environment.
You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting environment
by setting up the custom white balance.

1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White
Balance and press the OK button.

2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the camera so
that the LCD monitor shows only white, and then press
the SHUTTER button.

3. Press the OK button and your custom white balance
value is stored.

- The custom white balance value will be applied,
starting with the next picture you take.

- The user configured white balance will be remain
effective until it is overwritten.

[ White paper ]

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Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the

ambient lighting conditions.
You can also select the exposure value by using the +/- button.

Compensating Exposure

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the exposure compensation icon
( ). The exposure compensation menu bar will
appear as shown.

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired
exposure compensation factor.

3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be
saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will close. If you change the exposure
value, the exposure indicator ( ) will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor.

A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD
monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures.

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Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings

You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with
the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu
on the LCD monitor.

The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected.
The items indicated by are default settings.

The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:

- When another button is being operated.

- While image data is being processed.

- When there is no battery capacity.

INFORMATION

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page

STILL&MOVIE

FULL

CUSTOM

AUTO PROGRAM

MOVIE NIGHT

PORTRAIT CHILDREN

MODE SET LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP p.51

SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

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2048X1536 1600X1200 p.52

1024X768 640X480

640X480 320X240

160X128 -

S.FINE FINE

NORMAL -

MODE p.50

p.52

p.53QUALITY

SIZE

(Still image)

SIZE

(Movie clip)

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Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings

Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Camera working mode Page

FRAME RATE 30 FPS 15 FPS p.53

METERING MULTI SPOT p.54

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB -

SOFT NORMAL

VIVID -

FULL OSD BASIC OSD

SAVE MODE -

SHARPNESS

SHOOTING

OSD

INFORMATION

p.55

p.54

p.55

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How to use the menu

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.

4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MENU button and
the menu will disappear.

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

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

- [FULL] : Auto, Program, Movie clip and scene

modes can be selected.

- [CUSTOM] : You can select modes set as on in the

[MODE SET] menu

1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ).

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus.

Press the LEFT

or RIGHT button.

Press the LEFT

or RIGHT button.

Mode

Press the UP or

DOWN button.

Press the UP or

DOWN button.

STILL & MOVIE

FULL

CUSTOM

MODE

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1600X1200

1024X768

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MULTI

SPOT

METERING

S.FINE

FINE

NORMAL

QUALITY

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1600X1200

1024X768

SIZE

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1600X1200

1024X768

SIZE

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MODE SET

You can select the desired recording mode.
If you select the [CUSTOM] sub menu in the
[MODE SET] menu, you can select modes set as on in this
menu by pressing the M button.

- The maximum custom modes you can select are 7 and the
minimum custom modes are 3.

- If you select over 7 custom modes, the menus are set as
off automatically from the lower placed sub menu.

[AUTO] : For shooting basic still image
[PROGRAM] : You can manually configure all functions.
[MOVIE] : For taking a movie clip
[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 still picture of moving children.
[LANDSCAPE] : Scenery with green woods or blue sky.
[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.

When [NIGHT], [LANDSCAPE], [CLOSE UP], [SUNSET], [DAWN] and [FIREWORKS]
scene mode are selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. In this case, you
should use a tripod.

INFORMATION

AUTO
PROGRAM
MOVIE
NIGHT

MODE SET

EXIT:MENU MOVE:

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Size

You can select the image size appropriate for your application.

Icon 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA 640 320 160

Size

2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536

1600X1200

1024X768

640X480

640X480 320X240 160X128

STILL IMAGE modeMode MOVIE CLIP mode

The higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be because high
resolution images require more memory than lower resolution images.

INFORMATION

[ MOVIE CLIP mode ][ STILL IMAGE mode ]

SIZE

2592X1944

2272X1704
2048X1536
1600X1200

1024X768

4M
3M
2M
1M

SIZE

640 X 480

320 X 240
160 X 128

320

160

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Quality/ Frame rate

You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the captured images.
The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality.

Mode

Icon

Sub menu S.FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS

File Format jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi

STILL IMAGE mode MOVIE CLIP mode

S.FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting.
Choose the setting appropriate for your needs.
This file format complies with the DCF(Design rule for Camera File system).
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) :
JPEG is the image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts
Group. This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos and
graphics because it can compress the files efficiently without damaging the data.

INFORMATION

[ STILL IMAGE mode ] [ MOVIE CLIP mode ]

FRAME RATE

QUALITY

S.FINE

FINE

NORMAL

30 FPS

15 FPS

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Select the number of pictures in continuous shooting.

- [SINGLE] : Take one picture only

- [CONTINUOUS] : Images will be taken continuously until the
shutter button is released. The shooting
capacity depends on the memory.

- [AEB] : Take three pictures in a series in different
exposures: short exposure (-0.5EV),
standard exposure (0.0EV) and over
exposure (+0.5EV). Use the mode if it is
hard to decide exposure of the object.

High resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases stand-by
time.
If the [CONTINOUS] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off automatically.
If less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB shooting is not available.
It is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image file is longer
and the blurring caused by camera shake may occur.

Metering

If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering method to
take brighter pictures.

[MULTI] ( ) : Exposure will be calculated based on an

average of the available light in the image
area. However, the calculation will be
biased towards the centre of the image
area. This is suitable for general use.

[SPOT] ( ) : Only the rectangular area in the centre

of the LCD monitor will be metered for
light. This is suitable when the subject in
the centre is exposed correctly, regardless of the back lighting.

The default metering mode is Multi pattern metering.
If the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the spot metering as this may
result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, It is better to use exposure compensation.

INFORMATION

Continuous Shooting

[PROGRAM mode]

METERING

MULTI

SPOT

[ PROGRAM mode ]

SHOOTING

SINGLE

CONTINUOUS

AEB

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Sharpness

OSD(On Screen Display) information

You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take.
You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor
before you take a picture, because this function is applied
only when the captured image is stored on the memory.

Sub menu Icon Description

The edges of the image are softened.

This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC.

The edges of the image are sharp.

This is suitable for printing.

The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will appear

sharp, but noise may occur in the recorded image.

VIVID

NORMAL

SOFT

In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING
mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD
monitor.
Idle mode : If you select the [SAVE MODE] and the camera

isn't operated during the specified time(about 30
SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD
monitor : OFF, Camera status lamp : Blinking)
automatically.

- To use the camera again, press any of the camera buttons except the power switch.

- If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 86 for more information about the auto
power off function.

18

18

[Basic information mode]

[Full information mode]

OSD INFORMATION

FULL OSD

BASIC OSD
SAVE MODE

SHARPNESS

SOFT

NORMAL

VIVID

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Starting play mode

If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the
memory card.
If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the
internal memory.
Slide the power switch to turn the camera power on. Press the play mode button once to
switch to play mode. Press the play mode button again to switch to shooting mode.
You can turn the power on with the play mode button.

1) When the lens cover closes, pressing the play mode button switches to play back mode

and pressing it again makes the camera turn off.

2) When the lens cover opens, pressing the play mode button switches to play back mode

and pressing it again will switch to shooting mode.

You can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor.

3. Select an image that you want to play back by

pressing the LEFT/ RIGHT button.

Press and hold the Left or Right button to fast
forward the images played.

2. The last image stored on the memory is

displayed on the LCD monitor.

Playing back a still image

1. Select the PLAY mode by pressing the play

mode button ( ).

Even if the camera’s power is off, you can start the play mode by pressing the play mode
button.

Lightly press the shutter button in Play mode to switch to the currently set shooting mode.

INFORMATION

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Starting play mode

Playing back a movie clip

Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still
image.

3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back

by using the LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you select a movie
clip, the movie clip indicator ( ) will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.

4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a

movie clip file.

- To pause a movie clip file while playing it back, press the
play & pause button again.

- Pressing the play & pause button again will cause the
movie clip file will restart.

- To rewind the movie clip while it is playing, press the
LEFT button. To fast forward the movie clip, press the
RIGHT button.

- To stop playback of the movie clip, press the play & pause button, and then press the
LEFT or RIGHT button.

How to capture the movie clip

Steps 1-2 are the same as those for playing back a still image.

3. Select the recorded movie clip that you want to play back
by using the LEFT/ RIGHT button.

4. Press the Play/ Pause button to play the movie clip

5. Press the Play/ Pause button while playing the movie clip.
Then press the E button.

6. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file name.
The captured movie clip file has same size as the original
movie clip (640X480, 320X240, 160X128).

[Pressing the E button]

Movie clip capture function : capture still images from the movie clip.

[Paused]

CAPTURE:E

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Starting play mode

On camera movie trimming : You can extract desired frames of movie clip during the movie

clip play back.
If the running time is under 10 seconds, the movie clip can’t be
trimmed.

1. Select a desired movie clip in the play mode.

2. Play back the movie clip by pressing the Play & Pause
button.

3. Press the Pause button at the point of the movie clip that
you want to start extracting.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Press the Play & Pause button and the extracted range will
be displayed on the status bar.

6. Press the Play & Pause button once more at the point
where you wish the extracted file to stop.

7. Press the OK button and a confirmation window will
display.

8. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
botton and press the OK button.
[TRIM] : the extracted file will be saved.
[CANCEL] : cancels the extracting movie clip

If the time line bar passes by the start point by pressing the REW(Left) button, the first
frame of the movie clip will display.
If you doesn’t specify the ending point of the movie clip, the trimming confirmation window
will display at the point of the last frame.

INFORMATION

MARK IN:OK CAPTURE:E

TRIMMING?

TRIM

CANCEL

CONFIRM:OK

TRIM:OK

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Starting play mode

Playing back a recorded voice

Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back a still
image.

3. Select the recorded voice that you want to play back by
using the LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you select a recorded
voice file, the voice indicator ( ) will be displayed on the
LCD monitor.

4. Press the play & pause button ( ) to play back a
recorded voice file.

- To pause a recorded voice file, while playing it back, press the play & pause button again.

- To resume playback of the voice file, press the play & pause button.

- To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the LEFT button.
To fast forward the voice file, press the RIGHT button.

- To stop playback of the voice file, press the play & pause button, and then press the
LEFT or RIGHT button.

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LCD monitor indicator

The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image.

No. Description Icon Page

1 Play mode -

2 Battery p.14

3 File Type -

4 Voice memo p.62

5 Protect indicator p.74

6 DPOF indicator p.75

7

Folder name and Stored image number

100-0009 -

By pressing the Play mode button for over 1 Sec., you can check the recording information.

SIZE : 2592X1944 Size
AV : F3.3 Aperture value
TV : 1/60S Shutter speed
ISO : 100 ISO sensitivity
FLASH

: Off

Whether or not
the flash is used

DATE: 2005/07/01

Recording date

100-0009

[Play mode display]

[Recording information]

Pressing for over 1 Sec.

Pressing the Play

mode button

SIZE :2592X1944

AV :F3.3

TV :1/60S

ISO :100

FLASH :Off

DATE :2005/07/01

100-0009

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the Play mode
functions.

Image enlargement

1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the enlargement button.

2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing
the 5 function button.

3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to the
original full sized image.

- You can tell whether the image displayed is an
enlarged view by checking the image enlargement
indicator shown at the bottom left of the LCD monitor.
(If the image is not an enlarged view, the indicator will
not be displayed.) You can also check the area of
enlargement.

- Movie clips and WAV files can’t be enlarged.

- If an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may occur.

Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ) button

100-0009

2.0

100-0009

[ Normal display mode ] [ Thumbnail display mode ]

Pressing the thumbnail

button( )

Pressing the enlargement

button( )

Highlighted image

You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a selected area
of an image.
Thumbnail display

1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the
thumbnail button.

2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that had
been showing at the time the thumbnail mode was
selected.

3. Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image.

4. To view an image separately, press the enlargement button.

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Thumbnail( )/ Enlargement( ) button

The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.

Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want

and save it separately.

1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and press the
enlargement button.

2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by pressing
the 5 function button.

3. Press the MENU button and a message will be
displayed as shown alongside.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
[TRIM] : The trimmed image will save as a new file name, and display on the LCD

monitor.

[CANCEL]: The trimming menu will disappear.

If there is little memory space to save the trimmed image, the image can’t be trimmed.
To delete the enlarged image during the trimming function, press the delete button.

Image size 2592 2272 2048 1600 1024 640

Maximum enlargement rate

X8.0 X7.1 X6.4 X5.0 X3.2 X2.0

Voice ( ) memo/ Up button

When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes the menu
cursor move up.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice
memo button. You can add your voice to a stored still image.

Adding a Voice Memo to a Still Image

1. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button to select an image that
you wish to add sound to.

2. Press the voice memo button ( ) and the voice memo
indicator will display. The camera is now ready to record
a voice memo.

START: SHUTTER

TRIMMING?

TRIM

CANCEL

CONFIRM:OK

100-0009

2.0

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Voice ( ) memo/ Up button

3. Press the shutter button to start recording and voice will
be recorded to the still image for 10 seconds.
While the voice is recording, the recording status
window will be displayed as shown alongside.

4. The recording can be stopped by pressing the shutter
button again.

5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor
after voice memo recording has finished.

- Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie clip files.

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

- The voice memo will be saved in *.wav format, but has
the same file name as the still image to which it
corresponds.

- If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice memo,
the existing voice memo will be erased.

Play & Pause ( )/ Down button

In Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows:

- If the menu is displayed
Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the
sub menu cursor.

- If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing
In Stop mode : Plays a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip.
During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
In Pause mode : Resumes playback

[Voice recording is stopped]

100-0010

[Voice recording is paused][Voice recording is playing]

STOP:SHUTTER

100-0010

100-0010

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Delete ( ) button

This deletes images stored on the memory card.

Before deleting images from the camera, you should protect or download images to your
computer that you wish to keep.

INFORMATION

Deleting Images in Thumbnail Display Mode

1. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select the image you want to delete,
and then press the DELETE ( ) button.

2. The following message will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

3. Select the submenu values by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and then press the OK
button.
If [DELETE] is selected : deletes the selected images.
If [CANCEL] is selected : cancels "Delete Image".

Deleting Images in Play Mode

1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the
LEFT/ RIGHT button and press the DELETE( )
button.

2. A message will display as shown alongside on the LCD
monitor.

3. Select the submenu values by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and then press the OK button.
If [DELETE] is selected : deletes the selected images.
If [CANCEL] is selected : cancels "Delete Image".

Press the

DELETE button.

DELETE?

DELETE

CANCEL

CONFIRM:OK

DELETE?

DELETE

CANCEL

CONFIRM:OK

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Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button

LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK buttons activate the following.

- LEFT button : While the menu is showing, press the LEFT button to select the menu tab

to the left of the cursor.

- RIGHT button : While the menu is showing, press the RIGHT button to select the menu

tab to the right of the cursor, or to move an secondary menu.

- MENU button : When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu will be displayed

on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial
display.

- OK button : When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button is used

for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function button.

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Album button

You can organise the captured still images into albums by
using the Album button.
This camera has 8 albums and each album can take up to
100 images.
The album menu loading time depends on the memory card
type.

How to use the album

Selecting the album

1. In the play mode, press the Album button.

2. Select the [ALBUM] menu by pressing the Left/ Right
button.

3. Select a desired album by pressing the Up/ Down button.

Inserting still images into the album

1. Select (A) album.

2. Press the OK button and a window for inserting images
will display.

3. Up/ Down button: select an album for inserting images
Left/ Right button: select images

OK:SELECT

OK:SELECT DEL:EMPTY

CONFIRM:OK E:EXIT

PREV ALBUM1 NEXT

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Album button

4. Press the OK button and a confirmation window for
inserting an image will display. Select a desired sub
menu by Pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK
button.

[YES] : inserts an image into the selected album.
[NO] : cancels the inserting image.

Removing still images from the album

1. Select an album.

2. Press the delete button and a confirmation window will
display.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button and press the OK button.
[YES] : Removes all images in the album
[NO] : Cancels the removing images

Removing selected image

1. Select an album.

2. Press the OK button and a window for removing images
will display.

Left/ Right button: select images
Delete button : A confirmation window will display. Select

a desired sub menu by pressing the

Up/Down button and press the OK button.
[YES] : the selected image will be removed
[NO] : Cancels the removing image

If an image is deleted from the memory, the image doesn’t display on an album.
An image can be added into the different albums.

INFORMATION

CONFIRM:OK E:EXIT

PREV ALBUM1 NEXT



 

RELOCATE

YES

NO

CONFIRM:OK

OK:SELECT DEL:EMPTY

EMPTY ALBUM?

YES

NO

CONFIRM:OK

CONFIRM:OK E:EXIT

PREV ALBUM2 NEXT



 

CONFIRM:OK E:EXIT

PREV ALBUM 2 NEXT



 

DELETE

YES

NO

CONFIRM:OK

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Album button

Playing back the albums

Playing back all of the albums

1. Select (A) album.

2. Select [SHOW] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button. Press the OK button and the slide show will start.

( ) : The slide show is closed after one cycle.
( ) : The slide show is repeated until the OK button is

pressed.

Playing a desired album

1. Select a desired album.

2. Select [SHOW] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button.
Press the OK button and the slide show will start.

( ) : The slide show is closed after one cycle.
( ) : The slide show is repeated until the OK button is pressed.

Setting play interval: Set the slide show play interval.

1. Select a desired album.

2.

Select [INTERVAL] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button.

Configure slide show effects
: Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show.

1. Select a desired album.

2. Select [EFFECT] menu by pressing the Left/ Right button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down
button.

( ) : Normal display.
( ) : Image moves from the left.
( ) : Image is displayed slowly from the centre outwards.
( ) : Image moves from the top left.
( ) : The image slides diagonally from top left to bottom right.
( ) : and effects are applied in order.

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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

PLAY mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. In the PLAY mode,
pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menus you can set
up in Play mode are as follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press the
PLAY button.

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

ROTATE

p. 72

RIGHT90

LEFT90

180

HORIZONTAL

VERTICAL

DELETE ALL

p. 75

NO

YES

COPY TO CARD

p. 78

NO

YES

DPOF

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

ONE PIC/ ALL PICS

NO/ YES

DEFAULT/3X5/4X6/5X7/8X10

STANDARD/INDEX/PRINT SIZE

p. 75

~ p. 77

PROTECT p. 74

SELECT

ALL

UNLOCK/ LOCK

UNLOCK/ LOCK

RESIZE

p. 73

2272X1704

2048X1536

1600X1200

1024X768

640X480

USER IMAGE 1, 2

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TYPE

Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page

-

-

-

-

AUTO

POSTCARD

CARD

LETTER

4X6

L

2L

A4

A3

AUTO

FULL

1

2

4

8

9

16

AUTO

PLAIN

PHOTO

FAST PHO.

AUTO SET

CUSTOM SET

IMAGES

p. 81

p. 81

p. 80

NO

YES

SIZE

LAYOUT

ONE PIC

ALL PICS

This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge supporting printer
(direct connection to the camera, sold separately) with a USB cable.

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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page

AUTO

DRAFT

NORMAL

FINE

AUTO

OFF

ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

STANDARD

-

INDEX

-

NO

-

YES

-

NO

-

YES

-

CUSTOM SET

p.83

p.81

RESET

Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

QUALITY

DATE

FILE NAME

PRINT

p. 82

p. 82

DPOF PRINT

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Rotating an image

You can rotate the stored images by various degrees.

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [ROTATE]
menu tab.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button.

[RIGHT 90

] :
Rotate picture in a clock-wise
direction

[LEFT 90 ] :
Rotate picture in a counter­clock-wise direction

[180 ] :
Rotate picture 180 degrees

4. Press the OK button. The rotated image will be saved with a new file name and the menu will

disappear. If you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may appear to
the left and right of the image.

100-0009

100-0009

[HORIZONTAL] :
Rotate picture horizontally

[VERTICAL] :
Rotate picture vertically

100-0009

100-0009

100-0009

ROTATE

RIGHT 90
LEFT 90
180
HORIZONTAL

EXIT:MENU MOVE:

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Resize

Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [USER IMAGE] to save an image to be
the start-up image. The resized image will have a new file name.

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [RESIZE]
menu tab.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, but not vice versa.
Only JPG images can be resized. MOVIE and WAV files can’t be resized.
You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in the JPEG 4:2:2 format.
The resized image will have a new file name. The [USER IMAGE] image is stored not on
the memory card but on the internal memory.
Only two [USER IMAGE] images can be saved. If you save a new [USER IMAGE] image,
the existing startup image will be deleted in order.
If the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image, a [CARD FULL!]
message will display on the LCD monitor and the resized image will not be stored.

INFORMATION

2592 O O O O O O
2272 X O O O O O
2048 X X O O O O
1600 X X X O O O
1024 X X X X O O

640 X X X X X O

Image Resize Types

Resize

2272X

1704

2048X

1536

1600X

1200

1024X

768

640X

480

USER

IMAGE

RESIZE

EXIT:MENU MOVE:



2272 X 1704
2048 X 1538
1600 X 1200

1024 X 768

2272

2048

1600

1024

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Protecting images

This is used to protect specific shots from being accidentally erased (LOCK).
It also unprotects images that have been previously protected (UNLOCK).

Protecting Images

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [PROTECT]
menu tab.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
[SELECT] : Only an image that is displayed on the LCD

monitor is protected or unprotected.

[ALL] : All of the stored images are protected or unprotected.

4. Select the desired secondary menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.
[UNLOCK] : Cancels the protect function.
[LOCK] : Sets up the protect function.

- If you select the [SELECT] sub menu at step 3, you

can protect or unprotect another image by pressing the
LEFT/ RIGHT button. If you press the SHUTTER
button, the Image Protection menu will disappear.

- If you protect an image, the protect icon( ) will be

displayed on the LCD monitor.
(An unprotected image has no indicator)

- An image in LOCK mode will be protected from

[DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] functions, but will NOT be
protected from the [FORMAT] function.

100-0009

MOVE PIC:



SET:OK

EXIT:SH1



UNLOCK



100-0009

PROTECT

SELECT
ALL

EXIT:MENU MOVE:

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Deleting all images

DPOF

Of all the files stored in the memory card, the unprotected files in the DCIM subfolder will be
deleted. Remember that this will permanently delete unprotected images. Important shots
should be stored on a computer before deletion takes place. The startup image is stored in
the camera's internal memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be deleted even if
you delete all files on the memory card.

Deleting all images

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the
[DELETE ALL] menu tab.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

Selecting [NO] : cancels “Delete All”
Selecting [YES] : Displays the dialogue box to confirm the

delete.

- If [DELETE] is selected : press the OK button and all unprotected pictures are deleted.

- If [CANCEL] is selected : press the OK button and images are not deleted.

DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory
card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make.

The DPOF indicator will display on the LCD monitor when an image that has DPOF
information plays back. Images can then be printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing
number of photo labs.

This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files.

The DPOF file is only stored on the memory card.

DELETE ALL

NO
YES

EXIT:MENU MOVE:



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DPOF : STANDARD

DPOF : INDEX

This function allows you to embed print quantity information on a stored image.

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF]
menu tab.

3. Select the [STANDARD] menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select [ONE PIC] or
[ALL PICS], and then press the OK button. A window for
selecting number of copies will display.
[ONE PIC] : Set the number of copies to print for the

current picture only.

[ALL PICS] : Set the number of copies to print for each

picture, excluding movie clips and voice
recordings.

5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the number of
copies and then press the OK button.

- The DPOF icon ( ) will appear by the pictures for
which the number of copies to print is set.

Images (except for movie clips and voice file) are printed as index type.

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF]
menu tab.

3. Select the [INDEX] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button.
If [NO] is selected : The image will not be printed in index format.
If [YES] is selected : The image will be printed in index format.

5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

6. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

100-0009

MOVE PIC:



SET:OK

EXIT:SH1



00 PRINTS



DPOF

STANDARD

INDEX
PRINT SIZE
CANCEL

ONE PIC

ALL PICS

BACK: SET:OK

DPOF

STANDARD

INDEX

PRINT SIZE
CANCEL

NO

YES

BACK: SET:OK

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DPOF : PRINT SIZE

You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the memory card.
The [PRINT SIZE] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1 compatible printers.

Setting the Print Size

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF]
menu tab.

3. Select the [PRINT SIZE] menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

DPOF : CANCEL

You can cancel the [STANDARD], [INDEX], or [PRINT SIZE] settings. Cancel the setting to
reset the value to its default.

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [DPOF]
menu tab.

3. Select the [CANCEL] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button.

If [STANDARD] is selected : Cancels the standard print setting.
If [INDEX] is selected : Cancels the index print setting.
If [PRINT SIZE] is selected : Cancels the print size setting.

5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

* PRINT SIZE : DEFAULT, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7, 8X10
* The [DEFAULT] print size varies depending on the printer manufacturer.

For your printer's default value, please refer to the user's guide that came with your printer.




DPOF

STANDARD
INDEX

PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

DEFAULT

3X5
4X6
5X7

BACK: SET:OK




DPOF

STANDARD
INDEX
PRINT SIZE

CANCEL

STANDARD

INDEX
PRINT SIZE

BACK: SET:OK

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COPY TO CARD

This enables you to copy image files to the memory card.
Copying to the Memory Card

1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button.

2. Select the [COPY TO CARD] menu tab by pressing the
LEFT/ RIGHT button.

3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

- [NO] : cancels the [COPY TO CARD] function.

- [YES] : All images saved in the internal memory are

copied to the memory card after the [PROCESSING!] message is displayed.
After copying has been completed, the screen will return to play mode.

When this menu is selected without inserting a memory card, you can't select the [COPY
TO CARD] sub menus.
If there is not enough space available in the memory card to copy saved images in the
internal memory (25MB), the [COPY TO CARD] command will copy only some of the
images and display [CARD FULL!] message. Then the system will return to the playback
mode. Please be sure to delete any unnecessary images to free up space before inserting
the memory card into the camera.

INFORMATION

COPY TO CARD

NO
YES

EXIT:MENU MOVE:



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PictBridge

You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that supports PictBridge (sold
separately) and print the stored images directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed.
You can set up the following settings from the PictBridge menu.

IMAGES : Select the pictures to be printed.
PRINTER SETUP : Setting up printing(AUTO SET/ CUSTOM SET)
PRINT : Printing pictures
DPOF AUTO PRINT : Printing the DPOF files
RESET : Initializing the PictBridge functions

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

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

2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the
printer as shown below.

3. Turn on the printer to connect the camera to the printer.

4. A window for selecting an external device will display on
the LCD monitor.

5. Select [PRINTER] menu by pressing the Up/ Down button
and press the OK button.

If you selected [COMPUTER] in Step 5, when you connect the camera to your printer, the
[USB ERROR!] message will display and the connection will not be established. In this case,
disconnect the USB cable, and then follow the procedure from Step 2 and onward.

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER

PRINTER

CONFIRM:OK

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PictBridge : Picture Selection

Select pictures to print

1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must
be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the
printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [IMAGE]
menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the OK button.
When [ONE PIC] is selected : The PictBridge function will be applied only to the picture

currently displayed.

When [ALL PICS] is selected : The PictBridge function will be applied to all pictures,

excluding movie clips and voice files.

[ When [ONE PIC] is selected ] [ When [ALL PICS] is selected ]

- Press the Up/ Down button to select the number of prints. Maximum 30 prints.

- When you select [ONE PIC] menu, use the Left/ Right button to select another picture and

select the number of prints for another picture.

- After setting the number of prints, press the OK button to save.

- Press the Shutter button to return to the menu without setting the number of prints.

Setting the Number of Copies to Print

- Select [ONE PIC] or [ALL PICS]. A screen where you can set the number of copies to print

will appear as shown below.

00 PRINTS

MOVE PIC: SET:OK

EXIT:SH1

00 PRINTS

EXIT: SH1 SET:OK

IMAGES

MOVE:



ONE PIC
ALL PICS

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PictBridge : Print Setting

Menu

SIZE

Setting the size of the printing paper

AUTO, POSTCARD, CARD, LETTER, 4 X 6, L, 2L, A4, A3

LAYOUT

Setting the number of pictures to be printed on a sheet of paper

AUTO, FULL, 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 16

TYPE

Setting the quality of the printing paper AUTO, PLAIN, PHOTO, FASTPHO.

QUALITY

Setting the quality of the picture to be printed AUTO, DRAFT, NORMAL, FINE

DATE

Setting whether to print the date

AUTO, OFF, ON

FILE NAME

Setting whether to print the file name

AUTO, OFF, ON

AUTO SET

1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must
be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the
printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the
[AUTO SET] menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the OK button.

[NO] : [CUSTOM SET] values are kept.
[YES]: All values in the [CUSTOM SET] are automatically changed.

Some menu options are not supported in all manufacturer and printer models.
If the setting values are not changed in the automatic/manual setting, the setting values are
automatically kept.

1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must
be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the
printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the
[CUSTOM SET] menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired submenu value, and then press the
OK button.

CUSTOM SET : You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print Quality,

Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures.

Function Sub menu

The menus you can set up are as follows:

AUTO SET

NO
YES

MOVE:



SIZE
LAYOUT
TYPE
QUALITY

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO

CUSTOM SET

MOVE:



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PictBridge : Printing

Printing Pictures

1. Connect the camera to your printer.
The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you
connect the camera to the printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [PRINT]
menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the OK button.
[STANDARD] : Print the pictures stored in the memory card in set numbers.

One picture is printed on one piece of paper.

[INDEX] : Print multiple images on one sheet of paper.

1. Connect the camera to your printer. The USB menu must
be set to [PRINTER] after you connect the camera to the
printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [DPOF
PRINT] menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the OK button.
[NO] : Cancel the printing
[YES]: Directly print the file with the DPOF information

Depending on the manufacturer and printer model, some menus may not be available.
With a printer without supporting the DPOF, the menu is still displayed but not available.

4. The screen shown on the right will appear and the
picture will be printed. If no picture is selected, the
[NO IMAGE!] message will be displayed. Press the
shutter button while printing to cancel the printing and
the [IMAGES] menu is displayed.

Number of pictures in a index print varies depends on
the printer used.

DPOF PRINT : This allows you to directly print the files with DPOF information.

NOW PRINTING

EXIT:SH1

001/0010

PRINT

MOVE:



STANDARD
INDEX

DPOF PRINT

MOVE:



NO
YES

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PictBridge : RESET

Initialises user-changed configurations.

1. Connect the camera to your printer.
The USB menu must be set to [PRINTER] after you
connect the camera to the printer.(See p.79)

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the [RESET]
menu tab.

3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired
submenu value, and then press the OK button.

- If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be reset.

- If [YES] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.

Default print setting varies depending on the printer manufacturer.
For your printer’s default setting, refer to the user’s guide that came with your printer.

RESET

MOVE:



NO
YES

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Setup menu

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page

RESET -

SERIES -

PWR SAVE OFF, 1, 3, 5MIN - p.86

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO

P”CCK»…

LANGUAGE

PORTUGUÊS

DUTCH DANSK

p.87

SVENSKA SUOMI

BAHASA

POLSKI Magyar -

NO -

YES -

05/07/01 13:00 OFF

YYYY/MM/DD -

DD/MM/YYYY -

MM/DD/YYYY -

OFF -

IMPRINT DATE - p.88

DATE&TIME -

OFF -

ON -

OFF -

LOW -

MEDIUM -

HIGH -

FILE

FORMAT

DATE&TIME

SOUND

p.85

p.87

p.89

p.88

AF LAMP

p.89

In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup menu in all camera
modes, except Voice Recording mode.
The items indicated by are default settings.

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Setup menu

Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Secondary menu Page

DARK -

LCD NORMAL - p.90

BRIGHT -

NTSC -

PAL -

Q.VIEW OFF, 0.5, 1, 3SEC - p.92

NO -

YES -

VIDEO

RESET

p.90

p.92

This function allows the user to select the file naming format.
Assigning File Names

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [FILE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button
and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

[SERIES] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even

when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all
pictures.

[RESET] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be set from 0001 even

after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

File name

FILE

PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE
FORMAT

RESET

SERIES

SETUP

BACK : SET:OK

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File name

The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is SA550001.

File names are assigned sequentially from SA550001 SA550002 ~ SA559999.
The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows:
100SSCAM 101SSCAM ~ 999SSCAM.
The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF(Design rule for Camera File
systems) format.

INFORMATION

Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the power off setting will be preserved.
Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the camera is in PC mode,
slide show, playing back a voice recording, playing back a movie clip and the
[COMPOSITE] shooting.

INFORMATION

Auto power off

Setting Power Off

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [PWR SAVE] menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
[OFF] : The power off function will not operate.
[1, 3, 5 MIN] : The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time

specified.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in order to prevent
unnecessary battery drainage.

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

FILE

PWR SAVE

LANGUAGE
FORMAT

OFF
1 MIN

3 MIN

5 MIN

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Language

Setting Language

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
LANGUAGE sub menu : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese,
T.Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai,
BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech and Polish.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Formatting a Memory Card

1. In any mode other than Voice Recording mode, press the
MENU button.

2.

Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP] menu tab.

3. Select the [FORMAT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

If [NO] is selected : The memory card will not be formatted.

Press the menu button twice and the menu display will disappear.

If [YES] is selected : A confirmation window will display. Select the [FORMAT] message

and press the OK button. A [PROCESSING!] message appears and
the memory card will be formatted. If you ran FORMAT in Play mode,
a [NO IMAGE!] message will appear.

There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery
is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved.

Formatting a memory card

This is used for formatting the memory card. If you run [FORMAT] on the memory card, all
images, including the protected images, will be deleted. Be sure to download important
images to your PC before formatting the memory card.

Be sure to run [FORMAT] on the following types of memory card.

- A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card.

- A memory card that has a file this camera can't recognise or one that has been taken
from another camera.

Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a memory card that has been formatted
using other cameras, memory card readers, or PCs, you will get a [CARD ERROR!] message.

INFORMATION

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

FILE
PWR SAVE

LANGUAGE

FORMAT

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

PWR SAVE
LANGUAGE

FORMAT

DATE&TIME

NO

YES

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Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type

You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up
the date type.

Setting Date/ Time & Selecting Date Format

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [DATE&TIME] menu by pressing the
UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT buttons to select
the desired submenu value, and then press the OK button.
RIGHT button : Selects the year/ month/ day/ hour/ minute date type.
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [DATE&TIME] main menu if the cursor

is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other cases,
the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position.

UP and DOWN buttons : Changes the setting value.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

There is an option to include DATE/ TIME on still images.
Date Imprinting

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [IMPRINT] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired date
imprint type, and then press the OK button.
[OFF] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file.
[DATE] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file.
[DATE&TIME]

: The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image file.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image.
The date will be imprinted as a DATE TYPE setting.
TIME is imprinted in the following way : [Hour : Minute] and hours are shown using the
24 hour clock.
The imprint function is applied only to still images.

Imprinting the recording date

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

LANGUAGE
FORMAT

DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

FORMAT
DATE&TIME

IMPRINT

AF LAMP

OFF

DATE
DATE&TIME

05 / 07 / 01

13 : 01

YYYY/MM/DD

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Auto Focus lamp

If you set the operation sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup,
when button are pressed, and if there is a card error, so that you can be aware of the camera
operation status.

Setting Operation Sounds

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

[SOUND] sub menu : OFF/ LOW/ MEDIUM/ HIGH

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Sound

How to set up the lamp

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [AF LAMP] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

If [OFF] is selected : The AF lamp will not light up.
If [ON] is selected : The AF lamp will light up.

If you select [OFF] menu and take an image in poorly lit conditions or select the [NIGHT]
scene mode, the camera may not take exact focus.
The Auto Focus lamp will function while using the self-timer even if the configuration is set
to off.

You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

DATE&TIME
IMPRINT

AF LAMP

SOUND

OFF

ON

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

IMPRINT
AF LAMP

SOUND

LCD

OFF
LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

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The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL.
Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the
camera is connected. PAL mode can support only BDGHI.

Setting the Video Out Type

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [VIDEO] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

- [VIDEO] sub menu : NTSC, PAL

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

LCD brightness

Adjusting LCD Brightness

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [LCD] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button
and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
[LCD] sub menu : DARK, NORMAL, BRIGHT

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

You can adjust the LCD brightness.

Selecting Video out type

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

SOUND
LCD

VIDEO

Q.VIEW

NTSC

PAL

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

AF LAMP
SOUND

LCD

VIDEO

DARK

NORMAL

BRIGHT

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Selecting Video out type

Connecting to an external monitor
In RECORDING/ PLAY mode, you can view the stored still images or movie clips by
connecting the camera to an external monitor via the A/V cable. When the camera is
connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically.

NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico.
PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, U.K., Holland,

Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Thailand, Norway.
When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select the external or AV
channel of the TV.
There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a malfunction.
If the image is not in the centre of the screen, use the TV controls to centre it.
When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the menu will be visible on the
external monitor and the menu functions are the same as those indicated on the LCD
monitor.

INFORMATION

Yellow color-Video

White color-Voice

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Quick view

If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view the image you just
captured on the LCD monitor for the duration set in the [Q.VIEW] setup. Quick view is
possible only with still images.

Setting Quick View

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [Q.VIEW] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
[OFF] : The quick view function can’t be activated.
[0.5, 1, 3SEC] : The captured image is briefly displayed during the selected time.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Initialisation

All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their default values.
However, values for DATE/ TIME, LANGUAGE, and VIDEO OUT will not be changed.

Initialising the Camera

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [SETUP]
menu tab.

3. Select the [RESET] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.
If [NO] is selected : Settings will not be restored to their defaults.
If [YES] is selected

: A confirmation window will display. Select the [YES] menu and press

the OK button. Then all settings will be restored to their defaults.

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

LCD
VIDEO
Q.VIEW

RESET

NO

YES

SETUP

BACK: SET:OK

LCD
VIDEO

Q.VIEW

RESET

OFF

0.5 SEC

1 SEC
3 SEC

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Setting up the MYCAM menu

You can set up a start up image, start up sound and shutter sound. Every camera working
mode (with the exception of Voice recording mode) has the MyCAM menu.
The items indicated by are default settings.

Menu tab Main menu Sub menu Page

OFF LOGO

USER IMAGE 1 USER IMAGE 2

OFF SH.SOUND 1

SH.SOUND 2 SH.SOUND 3

OFF SOUND 1

SOUND 2 SOUND 3

S.IMAGE

S.SOUND

SH.SOUND

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p.94

p.94

You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor whenever the camera is
turned on.

Setting a Startup Image

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.

3. Select the [S.IMAGE] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Start up image

Use a saved image for the start-up image with the [USER IMAGE] in the [RESIZE] menu
in the play mode.
The start-up image will not be deleted by deleting all images or [FORMAT] menu.
The start-up images are deleted by doing the [RESET] menu.

INFORMATION

* Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

S.IMAGE

SH.SOUND
S.SOUND

OFF
SH.SOUND1
OFF

MYCAM

MOVE:



CHANGE:

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Shutter sound

You can select the shutter sound.

Selecting the Shutter Sound

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.

3. Select the [SH.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

Start up sound

You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on.

Setting the Startup Sound

1. In any mode with the exception of Voice Recording mode,
press the MENU button.

2. Press the LEFT/ RIGHT button and select the [MYCAM]
menu tab.

3. Select the [S.SOUND] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the RIGHT button.

4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN
button and press the OK button.

5. Press the menu button twice and the menu will disappear.

MYCAM

MYCAM

OFF

SH.SOUND1

SH.SOUND2
SH.SOUND3

S.IMAGE

SH.SOUND

S.SOUND

S.IMAGE
SH.SOUND

S.SOUND

OFF

SOUND1

SOUND2
SOUND3

BACK: SET:OK

BACK: SET:OK

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Important notes

Be sure to observe the following precautions!

This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this unit in the
following locations.

- Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.

- Areas exposed to dust and dirt.

- Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather.

- Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.

- Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (like naphthalene and mothball),
high temperature and high humidity.
Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when not planning to use the
camera for a long period of time

Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.

- Do not let sand get inside the unit when using it on beaches, coastal dunes, or other areas

where there is lots of sand.

- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the unit unusable.

Handling the camera

- Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.

- Prevent the large size LCD monitor from an impact. When this camera is not used, keep

this camera in the camera case.

- Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

- This camera is not waterproof.

To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.

- If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let water or sand get

inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or may permanently damage the unit.

Extremes in temperature may cause problems.

- If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid environment, condensation

can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at
least 1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture build up can also occur in the memory
card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the
moisture has dispersed.

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Important notes

Caution on Using the Lens

- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in discoloration and deterioration of

the image sensor.

- Pay attention not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the surface of the lens.

If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can occur.
It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do not intend using the
camera for an extended period of time.

If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the
memory card.

Camera Maintenance

- Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and LCD assemblies.

If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.
Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with
solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage the body shell
of the camera and also affect its performance. Rough handling can damage the LCD
monitor. Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all
times when not in use.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.

Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit to fire. This is not harmful to
the camera and is not a malfunction.

Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check the camera condition.

- Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.

- Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.

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Warning indicator

There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display

CARD ERROR!

Memory card error

Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Insert the memory card again
Insert the memory card and format the memory card (p.87)

MEMORY ERROR!

Internal memory error

Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Format the memory with the memory card removed. (p.87)

CARD LOCKED!

The memory card is locked

SD memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the top of the memory card

CARD FULL!/ MEMORY FULL!

There is insufficient memory capacity to take an image

Insert a new memory card
Delete unnecessary image files to free up some memory

NO IMAGE!

There are no images stored on the memory

Take images
Insert a memory card that is holding some images

FILE ERROR!

File error

Format the memory card

Memory card error

Contact a camera service centre

LOW BATTERY!

There is low battery capacity

Insert fresh batteries

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Warning indicator

Please check the following

Before contacting a service centre

LOW LIGHT!

When taking pictures in dark places

Take pictures in Flash Photography mode.

OUT OF NUMBER

When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu.

Select printing page within the limitation.

The camera doesn’t switch on

There is low battery capacity

Insert fresh batteries

Battery are inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed

Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)

The camera power ceases while in use

The battery are exhausted

Insert fresh batteries

The Camera is turned off automatically

Turn on the camera power again.

Battery drain quickly

The Camera is being used in low temperatures

Keep the camera in warm conditions (i.e. inside a coat or jacket) and only remove it in
order to take images

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Before contacting a service centre

Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button

There is insufficient memory capacity

Delete unnecessary image files

The memory card has not been formatted

Format the memory card (p.87)

The memory card is exhausted

Insert a new memory card

The memory card is locked

Refer to [CARD LOCKED!] error message (p.97)

The camera’s power is off

Turn the camera power on

The battery are exhausted

Insert fresh batteries.

Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed

Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)

The camera suddenly stops working while in use

The camera was stopped due to a malfunction

Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on

The images are unclear

A picture was taken within 0.6m from the subject without setting an appropriate macro mode

If the subject is closer than 0.6m, select macro shot mode

The picture was taken with the subject beyond the flash range

Take a picture within the flash range

The lens is smudged or dirty

Clean the lens

The flash does not fire

Flash off mode has been selected

Dis-engage flash off mode

The camera mode can’t use the flash

Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.33)

Incorrect date and time is displayed

The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings

Reset the date and time correctly

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Before contacting a service centre

The camera buttons do not operate

Camera malfunction

Remove/ re-insert battery and switch the camera on

A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera.

Incorrect memory card format

Re-format the memory card

The images don't play back

Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format)

Do not change the image file name

Colour of image is different to the original scene

White balance setting is incorrect

Select appropriate White balance

Images are too bright

Exposure is excessive

Reset exposure compensation

No image on external monitor

The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera

Check the connection cables

There are incorrect files in the memory card

Insert a memory card that has correct files

When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show

Cable connection is incorrect

Check the connection

The camera is off

Turn the camera on
The operating system is not Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3.
Alternatively the PC does not support USB

Install Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP/ Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 to PC that supports USB
The camera driver is not installed

Install a [USB Storage Driver]