Samsung Cyber 400, Digimax A40 Owner Manual
•Cyber 400
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.
※Figures(Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax A40.
《2》
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.99)
Take a picture (p.22)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB
port and the camera’s USB connection
terminal.(p.104)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned
off, press the camera button to turn on.
Take a picture
Check the
camera’s power
Check
[Removable Disk]
Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for
[Removable Disk].(p.105)
● 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 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 button 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 40
●Special Effect : Photo Frame 41
●+/- button 42
●Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings 45
●How to use the menu 47
●Mode 47
●MODE SET 48
●Size 49
●Quality/ Frame rate 50
●Metering 51
●Sharpness 52
●OSD(On Screen Display) information 52
●Starting play mode 53
■Playing back a still image 53
■Playing back a movie clip 54
■How to capture the movie clip 54
■Playing back a recorded voice 55
●LCD monitor indicator 56
●Using the camera buttons to adjust the
camera 57
《3》
Contents
READY
RECORDING
PLAY
●Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 57
●Voice memo/ Up button 58
●Play & Pause/ Down button 59
●Delete button 60
●Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 61
●Album button 62
●Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 65
●Resize 68
●Protecting images 69
●Deleting all images 70
●DPOF 70
●DPOF : STANDARD 71
●DPOF : INDEX 71
●DPOF : PRINT SIZE 72
●DPOF : CANCEL 72
●COPY TO CARD 73
●PictBridge 74
●PictBridge : Picture Selection 75
●PictBridge : Print Setting 76
●PictBridge : Printing 77
●PictBridge : RESET 78
●Setup menu 79
●File name 80
●Auto power off 81
●Language 82
●Formatting a memory card 82
●Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 83
●Imprinting the recording date 83
●Auto Focus lamp 84
●Sound 84
●LCD brightness 85
●Quick view 85
●Initialisation 86
●Setting up the MYCAM menu 87
●Start up image 87
●Shutter sound 88
●Start up sound 88
●Important notes 89
●Warning indicator 91
●Before contacting a service centre 92
●Specifications 95
●Software Notes 97
●System Requirements 97
●About the software 98
●Setting up the application software 99
●Starting PC mode 104
●Removing the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE 107
●Removable Disk 109
●Removing the removable disk 110
●Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 111
●Using the USB Driver for MAC 111
●Digimax Master 112
●FAQ 117
《4》
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.
《6》
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 reverse polarities.
■ 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.
《8》
System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional
equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Pouch User manual
Product warranty
Camera strap Software CD
(see p.98)
SD memory card/MMC
(see p.15)
DPOF compatible printer
(see p.70)
Rechargeable battery
(SBP-1303)
Rechargeable batteries
(SNB-2312)
CR-V3 battery
Battery charger
(SBC-L1)
Battery charger
(SBC-N1)
AC cord
AA Alkaline
Batteries
< Included items >
《9》
System chart
For Windows
•PC with processor better than
Pentium II 450MHz (XP : Pentium 700MHz)
•Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
•Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
•200MB of available hard-disk space
(Over 1GB recommend)
•USB port
•CD-ROM drive
•1024 x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit colour display
recommended)
•DirectX 9.0 or later
For Macintosh
•Power Mac G3 or later
•Mac OS 9.0~10.2
•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
USB cable
PictBridge compatible
printer(see p.74)
Computer
(see p.104)
《10》
Identification of features
Front & Top
Back
Flash
LCD monitor
Shutter button
Power button
Play mode button
Speaker
Microphone
USB port
Self-timer lamp/
Auto Focus lamp
Lens
5 function button
E (Effect) button
Strap eyelet
Zoom T button
(Digital zoom)
Zoom W button
(Thumbnail)
M(Mode/Album) button
+/-,
DELETE button
Camera status lamp
《11》
Identification of features
Side/ 5-function button
FLASH/
LEFT button
MENU/
OK button
Macro/ DOWN button
Play & Pause button
SELF-TIMER/
RIGHT button
Voice memo/ Voice recording/ UP button
Battery chamber
Memory card slot
Battery chamber
cover
《12》
Identification of features
■ Mode icon : Refer to page p.22 for more information about the camera mode setting.
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
■ 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 at a 0.25-second interval
While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 0.25-second interval
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 lamps is off
When the printer is printing
The lamp blinks
Blinking
Blinking
《13》
Connecting to a Power Source
■ 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.
● 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.
《14》
Battery status
Battery indicator
The battery are fully
charged
Prepare new battery
There is no battery capacity.
Replace with new battery.
■ There are 3 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
Connecting to a Power Source
3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
2. Insert the batteries taking note of the
polarity (+/ -).
1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the
arrow.
: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries,
please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct
polarity (+/ -).
Using the batteries
[
Inserting the AA type battery
]
[
Inserting the CR-V3 type battery
]
《15》
Instructions on how to use the memory card
● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.82) 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.
《16》
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 10MB 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
4M(2272x1704)
4713--
3M(2048x1536)
5916--
2M(1600x1200)
81521- -
1M(1024x768)
21 30 38 - -
VGA(640x480)
47 55 61 - -
640(640X480) - - -
About 11sec About 16sec
320(320X240) - - -
About 19sec About 37sec
160(160X120) - - -
About 56sec
About 1min 48sec
Still
image
Movie
clip
《17》
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 front
of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of
the camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory
card into the card slot until you hear a click.
1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber
cover in the direction of the arrow to open.
1. Turn the power off using the power button.
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
● When the camera is turned on, inserting or removing the memory card turns the camera
power off.
INFORMATION
《18》
LCD monitor indicator
■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Battery p.14
3 Flash p.33
4 Self-timer p.35
5 Macro p.31
6 Metering p.51
7 Sharpness p.52
8 Card inserted indicator p.17
9 Auto focus frame -
10 Camera shake warning p.26
11 Date/ Time 2005.08.01 01:00 PM p.83
12 Exposure compensation p.44
13 ISO p.43
14 White Balance p.43
15 RGB RGB p.42
Recording mode
2
p.48
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑬
⑫
⑭
⑮
⑰
⑯
⑱
⑩⑨ ⑪
⑳
①
⑲
《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.
16 Image quality p.50
Number of available shots remaining 11 p.16
Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)
00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.16
19 Voice memo/ Mic. off p.58/23
18
17
p.49
Image size
Optical/ Digital Zoom bar
20
p.28
●Selecting the [MODE] menu
1. Insert the battery (p.14).
2. Insert the memory card (p.17). As this camera has a 10MB 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.
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 48 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.
STILL & MOVIE
FULL
CUSTOM
MODE
《20》
Changing the recording mode
● Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected
Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.
5. A 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. A 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]
MENU/OK:SET
MENU/OK:SET
MENU/OK:SET
《21》
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. A 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 48 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
MENU/OK:SET
MOVIE
[Selecting the Movie clip mode]
MENU/OK:SET
MENU/OK:SET
《22》
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, 160X120 (user selectable)
- Movie clip file type : AVI (MJPG)
● If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down half way,
it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the
camera is less likely to capture an image clearly.
● Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
INFORMATION
[AUTO mode]
[MOVIE CLIP mode]
《23》
■ How to use the Program mode
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can
manually configure various functions.
1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).
2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode)
button (p.20).
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
[PROGRAM mode]
Starting the recording mode
■ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie
clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having
to create multiple movie clips.
● Using Successive Recording
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP
mode.
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter
button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the
available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded
if the shutter button is released.
4. Press the Pause button( ) to pause recording.
5. Press the Pause button( ) again to resume the
recording.
6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
■ Recording the movie clip without voice
You can record the movie clip without voice.
Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP
mode.
4. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the
LCD monitor.
5. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as
long as the available recording time without voice.
6. To stop the recording, press the shutter button again.
[
Successive recording of a movie clip
]
《24》
Starting the recording mode
■ How to use the Scene modes
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.19).
2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.20).
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the
image by using the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
※ The scene modes are listed below.
[NIGHT]( ) : Use this for shooting still images at
night or in other dark conditions.
[PORTRAIT]( ) : To take a picture of a person.
[CHILDREN]( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children.
[LANDSCAPE]( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[CLOSE UP]( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.
[SUNSET]( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[DAWN]( ) : Daybreak scenes.
[BACKLIGHT]( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[FIREWORKS]( ) : Firework scenes.
[
BEACH&SNOW
]( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.
[SCENE mode]
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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]
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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 34), Spot metering (see page 51), or
Exposure compensation (see page 44).
■ 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 button
SHUTTER button
● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the
OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.
● 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 81 for more information about the
auto power off function.
● 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.
ZOOM W/ T button
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ZOOM W/ T button
■ This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 4X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a
total zoom ratio of 12X.
● 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 (3X) 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 (4X) is achieved, pressing the
ZOOM T button will have no effect.
[ WIDE zoom ] [ TELE zoom ]
[ Digital zoom 4.0X ]
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.
[ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing the
ZOOM W button
Pressing the
ZOOM W button
[ Digital zoom 4.0X ]
[ 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
(3X) 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 digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
● If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice will not
recorded.
● 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.
Pressing the Voice memo button
[Recording Voice Memo]
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