Samsung BL1050 User Manual

Instructions
Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Setting up the application software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software fi rst. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. (p.79)
Take a picture. (p.16)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.81)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.82)
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
If 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 takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
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.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Danger Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable 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 fi re or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or infl ammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk
of electric shock.
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the fl ash 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 extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fi re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause
heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fi re. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi re.
- 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. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Using an AC adapter that doesn’t match with the camera specifi cation may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable battery.
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Available AC adapter :
After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 49) are same.
Voltage: 3.3V, Ampere: 2.0A, Diameter: 2.35
READY
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RECORDING
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007 System chart 008 Identifi cation of features 008 Front & Top 009 Back 010 Bottom / 5 Function button 010 Self-timer lamp 010 Camera Status Lamp 011 Mode icon 011 Connecting to a Power Source 012 Inserting the memory card
Instructions on how to use the memory card
013
015 LCD monitor indicator 016 Starting the recording mode 016 How to use the Auto mode 016 How to use the Program mode 017 How to use the Manual mode 017 How to use the DIS mode 018 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 019 How to use the Portrait mode 019 How to use the Scene modes 020 How to use the Movie clip mode
Recording the movie clip without sound
020 020 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
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Contents
021 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 022 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 022 POWER button 022 SHUTTER button 022 ZOOM W / T button 024 Face Detection(FD) button 025 Function Description / Info / Up button 026 Macro / Down button 027 Focus lock 028 Flash / Left button 030 Self-timer / Right button 031 MENU / OK button 032 E (Effect) button 032 E (Effect) button : Colour 033 Fn button 033 How to use the Fn menu 034 Size 034 Quality / Frame rate 035 Metering 035 Drive mode 036 ISO 036 White balance 037 Exposure compensation
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SETUP
038 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
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camera settings 038 Recording 038 Sharpness 039 Auto Focus type 039 Voice Memo 040 Voice Recording 041 Recording the movie clip without voice 041 SCENE mode 041 Sound menu 042 Sound 042 Volume 042 Start up sound 042 Shutter sound 042 Beep Sound 042 AF sound 042 Self Portrait 043 Setup menu 044 Display 044 Language 044 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type 045 Start up image 045 LCD brightness 045 Quick view 045 LCD save
Contents
046 Settings 046 Formatting a memory 046 Initialisation 047 File name 047 Imprinting the recording date 048 Auto power off 048 Selecting Video out type 049 Auto Focus lamp 049 Selecting a battery type
050 Starting play mode
PLAY
050 Playing back a still image
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050 Playing back a movie clip 051 Movie clip capture function 051 Playing back a recorded voice 051 Playing back a voice memo 052 LCD monitor Indicator
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
052 052 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 054 Info / Up button 054 Play & Pause / Down button 055 Left / Right / Menu / OK button 055 Printer button 055 Delete button 056 E (Effect) button : Resize
057 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image 057 E (Effect) button : Colour 059 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor 060 Starting the Multi Slide Show 060 Start the Multi Slide Show 061 Selecting Images 061 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects 062 Setting play interval 062 Setting Background Music 062 Playback 062 Voice memo 063 Deleting images 063 Protecting images 064 DPOF 066 Copy To Card 067 PictBridge 068 PictBridge : Picture Selection 068 PictBridge : Print Setting 069 PictBridge : Reset 069 Important notes 071 Warning indicator 072 Before contacting a service centre 074 Specifi cations
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Contents
SOFTWARE
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077 Software Notes 077 System Requirements
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078 About the software 079 Setting up the application software 081 Starting PC mode 084 Removing the removable disk 085 Samsung Master 088 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 088 Using the USB Driver for MAC 089 FAQ
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.
Included items
Camera
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-03325A
Optional items
Rechargeable battery
(SNB-2512)
AD81-00879A
AA Alkaline
Batteries
AD81-00867A
SD/SDHC memory
card / MMC
(see p.12)
Charger (SBC-N2)
AD81-00898A
USB cable
AD81-00734A
Camera case
AD69-01565A
AC cord
AD81-00696A
AV cable
AD81-00735A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A
Software CD
(see p.78)
AD46-00211A
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Mode dial
Shutter button
Lens/ Lens cover
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Power button
Speaker
Flash
Self-timer lamp / AF sensor
USB / AV connection terminal
DC input connection port
Microphone
Identifi cation of features
Back
Camera status lamp
Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Face Detection(FD) button
LCD monitor
Fn / Delete button
Play mode / Printer button
E (Effects) button Strap eyelet
5 function button
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Identifi cation of features
Bottom / 5 Function button
Tripod socket
Function Description / Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
Macro / Down button Play & Pause button
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Memory card slotBattery chamber cover
Battery chamber
MENU / OK button
Self-timer / Right button
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
intervals.
- For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
For the 2 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.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
After taking a picture
When fl ash battery is charging
When the USB cable is inserted to a PC
Transmitting Data with a PC
When the USB cable is inserted into a printer
When the printer is printing
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks
The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)
The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
The lamp is off
The lamp blinks
The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks (The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
Identifi cation of features Connecting to a Power Source
Mode icon
Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Auto Program Manual DIS
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE Text Sunset Dawn Backlight
ICON
MODE Firework Beach&Snow Self Shot Food
ICON
MODE Café - - -
ICON
Š‰ÿ
Photo Help
Guide
_
Nightscene Children Landscape Close up
Portrait Scene Movie
SCENE


„…
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We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
- Non rechargeable batteries :
- Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SNB-2512 Type Ni-MH Capacity Voltage 1.2V x 2 C
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Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity)
25
00mAh
harging time
Important information about battery usage.
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
Please remove the battery 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. Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
battery and you may experience reduced battery life. Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
become warm. This is perfectly normal. It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using
batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries cannot
deliver suffi cient power.
Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
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Connecting to a Power Source
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
Battery
status
When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or
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hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
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The battery is
fully charged
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge
or use spare
battery)
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.46) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst 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 fi elds, 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. fl oppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insuffi cient memory available : A [Memory 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 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.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture.
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When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specifi ed shooting capacity will be as follows. These fi gures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded
image size
Still
image
*Movie
clip
Super Fine
About59About82About
,
About66About93About
;
About79About
.
About83About
+
About
About
About
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The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
Fine
Normal
109
About
115
About
110
About
155
About
171
About
236
About
479
About
553
About
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30 FPS 15 FPS
141 - ­155 - ­183 - ­191 - ­253 - ­371 - ­607 - -
About 3'33" About 7'03"
About 13'13" About 25'32"
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
2
Digital Zoom rate
Voice Memo /
3
Without Sound
Number of available
shots remaining
4
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.14
/
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4p.14
p.11
p.22
p.39/41
No. Description Icons Page
Memory card icon /
5
Internal memory icon
6 Battery
7 Image Size
Image Quality / Frame Rate
8
9 Metering
10 Drive mode
11
12
13
14 Date / Time 2008/02/01 01:00 PM p.44
15
16
17 Color
18 Sharpness
19 Macro
20 Self-timer
21 Flash
22
23
ISO
White Balance
Exposure compensation
Camera shake Warning
Auto Focus Frame
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
Face Detection /
Self Portrait
Ö
×
/
F2.8, 1/30 p.17
/
-
p.12
p.34
p.34
p.35
p.35
p.36
p.36
p.37
p.21
p.38
p.32
p.38
p.26
p.30
p.28
p.24/25
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Auto mode (
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
1.
Insert the batteries (p.12). Insert the
batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this camera has a 17MB 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. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (If the date/time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
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 unable to capture an image clearly.
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How to use the Program mode (  )
Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button to confi gure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.34), Quality (p.34), Metering (p.35), Drive mode (p.35), ISO (p.36), White Balance (p.36) and Exposure Value(p.37).
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Manual mode ( ¸ )
You can manually confi gure all functions aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display. Up / Down button : changes aperture
value
Left / Right button : changes shutter
speed.
3. Press the Fn button twice and take an image.
How to use the DIS mode (
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.
Things to watch out for using the DIS mode
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode.
2. If the lighting condition is brighter than uorescent lighting conditions, the DIS will not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than in uorescent lighting conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) is not displayed.
4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is
displayed to achieve a better result.
6. As the DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may
take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.
7.
If the image size is (;) or (.) ,the DIS mode can’t be selected.
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilisation) function does not operate while the camera is connected to a TV. Remember to keep the camera steady when you are taking pictures.
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Starting the recording mode
Using the Photo Help guide mode ( ` )
Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures.
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PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to counter camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colours
Move Next
Guide list
MENU
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the shutter button
Available functions of the photo help guide
Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult
Functions that can be used when the image is blurred
Function that can be used when fi lming in the dark
Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness
Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour
Features to use when the image is out of focus Half press shutter button to focus To focus on a subject 80cm or more away To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away To focus on a subject less than 5cm away To focus on people’s faces
Back Next
Pressing the
Left/Right button
±
Pressing the MENU button
Practice begins when you press the shutter.
MENU
Guide list
Pressing the Right button
[Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult]
Half press shutter button to focus
Focusing status can be checked by half-pressing shutter button
- Green: Focusing successful
- Red: Focusing failed
±
Back Practice
Pressing the Up/
Down button
Half press shutter button to focus
When focusing is successful, fully press the shutter button to shoot. If focusing fails, half press the button again.
±
Back Practice
1/2
2/2
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Portrait mode (  )
Please select this mode for quick and easy portraits. Select Portrait mode using mode dial.
How to use the Scene modes (  )
Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the Mode dial. (p.41)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
The scene modes are listed below.
[Nightscene] (
[Children] (
[Landscape] ( [Close Up] (
[Text] ( [Sunset] ( [Dawn] ( [Backlight] (
[Firework] ( [Beach&Snow] (
[Self Shot] ( „ ) : Use when the photographer would
[Food] ( [Café] (
) : Use this for shooting still images at
night or in other dark conditions.
) : To take a picture of fast moving
objects, for example, children.
) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
) : Close-up shooting for small objects
such as plants and insects.
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
) : Daybreak scenes.
) : Portrait without shadows caused by
backlight.
) : Firework scenes.
) :
For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
also like to appear in the image.
) : For taking delicious looking food.
) : For taking pictures in cafes and
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restaurants.
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Starting the recording mode
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 Movie clip mode by rotating the Mode dial. ( The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. 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.
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Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- Movie clip fi le type : AVI (MJPEG)
- Frame Rate : 30 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
Recording the movie clip without sound
You can record the movie clip without sound.
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See p.41 for further details.
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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. 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 ( Ø ) to pause recording.
5. Press the Pause button ( Ø ) again to resume the recording.
6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Stop REC
SH
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
(Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod,
support the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot
mode.
Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
sun. Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 19), fi ll-in ash (see page 28), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 37).
[Press the shutter button]
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 refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
- When the surroundings are dark.
very bright.
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM W / T button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 48 for more information about the auto power off function.
SHUTTER 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 fl ash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has fi nished storing the image data.
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If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 25X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (5X) optical zoom
[WIDE zoom]
zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
ZOOM W / 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.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation,
Optical zoom
pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
Digital zoom
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.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the
digital zoom. To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. The digital zoom can’t be activated in DIS, Night, Children, Text,
Close up, Firework, Self-Shot, Food or Movie Clip modes. Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction.
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Face Detection(FD) button
Face Detection(FD): This mode detects the face position of the
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Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait,
1. Press the FD(Face Detection) button ( ) in the selectable modes. The FD icon will be displayed on the screen left side.
2. The size and position of the auto focus
frame is set at the face of the subject automatically.
3. Press the shutter button halfway. The focus frame turns to green when the focus is activated.
4. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.
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subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture.
Children, Beach & Snow, Self Shot, Café
This function can detect up to 9 persons.
When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person.
The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
The face detection does not work when setting the effect mode.
When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the grey colour focus frame appear over the remaining faces(up to 8). Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the face and the white focus frame turns green.(Total 9)
Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure.
In some conditions this function cannot work properly.
- When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden.
- When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
- Camera doesn't detect a face as the brightness is too dark or too bright.
- The distance between the camera and object are far.
The maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m (Wide).
The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.
Face Detection(FD) button
Self Portrait When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically
detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly.
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Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait,
Beach & Snow, Self Shot, Café
Function Description / Info
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function descriptions of the current fi lming image (fi lming mode) can be accessed through the liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function description/ Information (î ) button.
1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face location screen, the Self Portrait icon appears (  ).
Display every piece of information
about shooting.
(î )
Display the basic information.
/ Up button
Display description for each feature.
Pressing the
FD button
2. For self-fi lming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound.
3. Start fi lming by pressing the shutter button.
When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when the face is not in the center.
The guiding sound can be set using the sound setting menu. (See p.42)
[Filming screen] [Information screen]
Function description : When pressing the Function description
[Function description screen]
button on the information screen mode, detailed descriptions of the functions can be viewed. The function description can be cancelled by pressing the Function description button again.
Pressing the
Function
description
Display description for each feature.
button
[Examples of Function descriptions ]
Pressing the
Fn button
Set the photo size.
3648X2736
Size
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Macro
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)
(
/ Down button
While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. 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 appears on the LCD monitor.
[Auto Focus]
[Auto Macro ( d )] [Super Macro (  )]
[Macro (
)]
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Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
Mode Auto ( Š )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
Mode Program ( ‰ )
Focus Type super macro (
Focus range
Mode DIS Mode ( ÿ )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid
camera shake. When you take a picture within 40cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. When you take a picture within the 10cm macro range, the
autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance.
W : 5 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
W : 1 ~ 5
(Wide only)
W : 5 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) macro ( e ) Normal
W : 5 ~ 80
T : 50 ~ 80
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity T : 80 ~ Infi nity
W : 80 ~ Infi nity T : 80 ~ Infi nity
(Unit: cm)
Macro
e
)
(
/ Down button
Focus lock
Available focusing method, by recording mode
Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal
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Mode
Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal
SCENE
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To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, 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.
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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 fi nger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be captured.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.
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Flash
)
(
/ Left button
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 fl ash mode
1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.16)
2. Press the Flash button until the desired fl ash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. A fl ash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct fl ash to suit the environment.
Flash range
ISO
AUTO 0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.5 0.4 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.4 ~ 3.0 0.5 ~ 2.5
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Normal Macro Auto macro
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
[Selecting the Auto fl ash]
(Unit: m)
If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in,
Slow synchro fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of fl ash). Do not move the camera until the second fl ash fi res. Using the fl ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for
the fl ash is usually within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer. In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset],
[Dawn], [Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the fl ash function will not operate. Take photographs within the fl ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close
or highly refl ective. When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the fl ash,
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the fl ash light refl ecting off atmospheric dust.
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