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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Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
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All brand and product names appearing in this manual are
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1
DangerWarning
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.
2
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
07
RECORDING
15
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)
3
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
4
SETUP
038 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
38
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
50
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
5
Contents
SOFTWARE
6
077 Software Notes
077 System Requirements
77
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
7
Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Mode dial
Shutter button
Lens/ Lens cover
8
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
9
Identifi cation of features
Bottom / 5 Function button
Tripod socket
Function Description /
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
10
Memory card slotBattery chamber cover
Battery chamber
MENU / OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Self-timer lamp
IconStatusDescription
✢
✡
✣
- 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
StatusDescription
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 featuresConnecting to a Power Source
Mode icon
Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODEAutoProgramManualDIS
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODETextSunsetDawnBacklight
ICON
MODEFireworkBeach&SnowSelf ShotFood
ICON
MODECafé---
ICON
Š‰ÿ
Photo Help
Guide
_
NightsceneChildrenLandscapeClose up
PortraitSceneMovie
SCENE
†
„…
ˆ
We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from
the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
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)
11
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.
ihgf
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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
ì
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
---
---
30 FPS15 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.DescriptionIconsPage
1Recording mode
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
2
Digital Zoom rate
Voice Memo /
3
Without Sound
Number of available
shots remaining
4
Remaining time00:00:00p.14
/
Ï
Ç
4p.14
p.11
p.22
p.39/41
No.DescriptionIconsPage
Memory card icon /
5
Internal memory icon
6Battery
7Image Size
Image Quality / Frame Rate
8
9Metering
10Drive mode
11
12
13
14Date / Time2008/02/01 01:00 PMp.44
15
16
17Color
18Sharpness
19Macro
20Self-timer
21Flash
22
23
ISO
White Balance
Exposure compensation
Camera shake Warning
Auto Focus Frame
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
Face Detection /
Self Portrait
Ö
×
/
F2.8, 1/30p.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
15
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.
16
µ
)
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
fl uorescent lighting conditions, the DIS
will not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than in
fl 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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17
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.
18
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
ˆ
restaurants.
19
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.
Ä
See p.41 for further details.
20
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 fl 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
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.
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
e
)
(
/ 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)
ModeAuto ( Š )
Focus TypeAuto macro (
Focus range
ModeProgram ( ‰ )
Focus Type super macro (
Focus range
ModeDIS Mode ( ÿ )
Focus TypeAuto 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
ModeAuto macroSuper macroMacroNormal
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‰
ÿ
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( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
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Mode
Auto macroSuper macroMacroNormal
SCENE
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o
o
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…
o
o
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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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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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.
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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