Samsung D53 User Manual

Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

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 Application software CD-ROM. (p.66)

Take a picture

Take a picture. (p.14)

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera’s power

Check [Removable Disk]

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.68)

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

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.69)

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

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.

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Danger

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. 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.

Warning

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

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 or Charger. 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.

Caution

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

Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger. 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 fire 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 flash when you capture an image.

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Contents

READY		Using the camera buttons to set	18
System chart	4	the camera
		POWER button	18
Identification of features	5	Shutter button	18
Front & Top	5	ZOOM W / T button	18
Back & Bottom	6	M(Mode) button	19
Bottom / 5-function button	7	Voice recording / Voice memo /
Self-timer lamp	8	UP button	20
Camera Status Lamp	8	Macro / Down button	20
Mode icon	8	Focus lock	21
Connecting to a Power Source	8	Flash / Left button	21
Using the batteries	8	Self-timer / Right button	23
Inserting the memory card	9	MENU / OK button	24
Instructions on how to use the	10	E (Effect) button	24
memory card		Special Effect : Colour	25
When Using the Camera for the	12	Special Effect : Preset focus frames	25
First Time		Special Effect : Composite shooting	26
RECORDING		Special Effect : Photo Frame	28
		+ / - button	28
LCD monitor indicator	13	Using the LCD monitor to set the
		camera settings	31
Changing the recording mode	14	How to use the menu	31
Starting the recording mode	14	Size	32
How to use the AUTO mode	14	Quality / Frame rate	32
How to use the PROGRAM mode	14	Metering	33
How to use the MANUAL mode	15	Continuous shot	33
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode	15	Sharpness	34
Recording the movie clip without voice	15	OSD (On Screen Display) information	34
Pausing while recording a movie clip	15	PLAY
Night / Portrait / Children mode	16
How to use the SCENE mode	16
How to use the VOICE	17	Starting play mode	35
RECORDING mode		Playing back a still image	35
Things to Watch Out for When	17	Playing back a movie clip	35
Taking Pictures		How to capture the movie clip	35

Playing back a recorded voice	36	Language	54
LCD monitor Indicator	36	Formatting a memory	55
Using the camera buttons to set		Setting up the Date / Time /
the camera	37	Date type	55
Thumbnail / Enlargement button	37	Imprinting the recording date	55
Voice memo / Up button	38	Sound	56
Play & Pause / Down button	39	Connecting an External Device (USB)	56
E (Effect) button	39	Auto Focus lamp	56
Delete button	40	LCD brightness	56
Printer button	40	Selecting Video out type	57
Left / Right / Menu / OK button	41	Quick view	57
Setting up the play back function		Initialisation	58
using the LCD monitor	41	Selecting a battery type	58
Starting the slide show	43	Setting up the Mycam menu	58
Protecting images	44	Start up image	58
Deleting images	45	Start up sound	59
Resize	45	Shutter sound	59
Rotating an image	46	Important notes	59
DPOF	46	Warning indicator	61
DPOF : Standard	47	Before contacting a service centre	61
DPOF : Index	47	Specifications	63
DPOF : Print size	48	SOFTWARE
Copy To Card	48
On Screen Display information	49
PictBridge	49	Software Notes	65
PictBridge : Picture Selection	50	System Requirements	65
PictBridge : Print Setting	50	About the software	65
PictBridge : Printing	51	Setting up the application software	66
PictBridge : Reset	52	Starting PC mode	68
SETUP		Removing the removable disk	70
		Setting up the USB Driver for MAC	71
		Using the USB Driver for MAC	71
Setup menu	52	Digimax Master	71
File name	53	FAQ	74
Auto power off	54

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System chart

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

< Included items >

User manual,	Software CD
Camera case	Camera strap
Product warranty	(see p.65)

DPOF compatible
printer (see p.46)	(see p.9)

Rechargeable battery	AA Alkaline
(SNB-2512)	Batteries

AC cord

Charger(SBC-N1)

Computer		PictBridge compatible
(see p.68)		printer (see p.49)

USB cable

AV cable

External monitor (see p.57)

System Requirements

For Windows

Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP PC with processor better than Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)

200MB of available hard-disk space Minimum 64MB RAM

1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

CD-ROM drive DirectX 9.0 or later USB port

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3 Minimum 64MB RAM

110MB of available hard-disk space USB port

CD-ROM drive

CAUTION

When you connect the camera to a computer, printer or external monitor, you must to use the USB / AV cable (Optional) supplied with the camera, or the external devices can't recognise the camera.

Identification of features

Front & Top

M(Mode) button Shutter button

Power button

Speaker

Flash

Self-timer lamp /

Auto focus lamp

Lens / Lens cover

Microphone

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Identification of features

Back & Bottom

LCD monitor

Tripod

Camera status lamp

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

E (Effects) button

+/- button, Delete button

Play mode / Printer button

5 function button

USB / AV connection terminal

Identification of features

Bottom / 5-function button

		Voice memo /
Battery chamber cover		Voice Recording / Up button
		Menu / OK button
	Flash /	Self-timer /
Battery chamber	Left button	Right button

Macro / Down button

Play & Pause button

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Identification of features

Self-timer lamp

	Icon	Status		Description
			For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
		Blinking	intervals.
			For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-
			second intervals.
		Blinking	For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
			intervals before taking a picture
		Blinking	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 voice memo recording			The lamp blinks
	While voice recording			The lamp blinks
	Transmitting Data with a PC			The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)
	When the USB cable is			The lamp is off
	inserted to a printer
	When the printer is printing			The lamp blinks
	When the AF activates			The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)
				The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

Mode icon Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode setting.

MODE

AUTO

PROGRAM

MANUAL

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

MOVIE

PLAY

Icon

MODE

SCENE

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE UP

SUNSET

DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH & SNOW

Icon

Connecting to a Power Source

Using the batteries

We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.

- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)

	Model	SNB-2512
	Type	Ni-MH
	Capacity	2,500mAh
	Voltage	1.2V X 2
	Charging time	Approximately 240 Minutes
		(Use for SBC-N1)

Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

Connecting to a Power Source

INFORMATION

Important information about battery usage

When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery 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.

Insert the battery as shown

- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -).

- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.

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

	Battery
	indicator
	Battery	The battery is				Low battery capacity			Low battery capacity		Low battery capacity
						(Prepare to recharge			(Prepare to recharge		(Prepare to recharge
	status	fully charged
						or use spare battery)			or use spare battery)		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

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 [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.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

INFORMATION

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

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

Card pins

Write protect switch

Label

[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]

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 20MB internal 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 and memory card type.

	Recorded image size		Super Fine	Fine	Normal	30FPS	15FPS
		5M	7	14	21	-	-
		4M	10	18	24	-	-
	Still	3M	12	23	32	-	-
	image	2M	20	35	43	-	-
		1M	52	84	90	-	-
		VGA	115	127	158	-	-
	Movie	640	-	-	-	About 17"	About 31"
		320	-	-	-	About 1'	About 1' 49"
	clip
		160	-	-	-	About 2' 55"	About 4' 44"

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

The zoom button doesn’t use during the movie recording.

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When Using the Camera for

Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the

When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language before using this camera.

Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press

LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] is at the first item of the date and time instances, the cursor will be shifted to position.

UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.

Setting up the language

1.Select the [Language] menu by pressing the

UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

button twice to exit the menu screen.

	SETUP
Date&Time	ENGLISH
Language
Battery Type	FRANÇAIS
	DEUTSCH
	ESPAÑOL
Back:	Set:OK

INFORMATION

You can select one of 22 languages. These are listed below :

-English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai,

BAHASA(MALAY / INDONESIAN), Arabic, Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish.

Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.

Setting up the battery type

by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

by pressing the the OK button.

	SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery Type	Alkaline
	Ni-MH
Back:	Set:OK

LCD monitor indicator

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

[Image & Full Status]

No.	Description	Icons	Page
1	Recording mode		p.14~17
2	Battery		p.9
3	Aperture Value / Shutter Speed	F2.8, 1/30	p.15

No.

Description

Icons

Page

4

Continuous shot

p.33

5

Flash

p.21~23

6

Self-timer

p.23

7

Macro

p.20~21

8

Metering

p.33

9

Card inserted indicator

-

10

Auto focus frame

-

11

Camera shake warning

p.17

12

Date / Time

2006/01/01 01:00 PM

p.55

13

Exposure compensation

p.30

14

White Balance

p.29~30

15

ISO

p.29

16

RGB

RGB

p.28

17

Sharpness

p.34

18

Image quality / Frame rate

p.32

19

Image size

p.32

Number of available shots remaining

12

p.11

20

Remaining time

00:01:30/ 01:00:00

p.11

(Movie clip / Voice recording)

21

Voice memo

p.20

22

Optical / Digital Zoom bar /

p.18~19

Digital Zoom rate

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Changing the recording mode

You can select the desired working mode using the M(Mode) button located on the top of the camera.

1.Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity(+/-).

2.Insert the memory card (p.9).

As this camera has a 20MB 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.The previously used recording mode will appear in the display.

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

will display.

7. To select the Auto, Program, Manual, Movie clip, Night, Portrait, Children or Scene modes, press the Left / Right button.

8. Press the M(Mode) button, OK button or

Auto

Shutter button and a recording mode selected on the [mode selection menu] will be selected.

Starting the recording mode

How to use the AUTO mode ( )

Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.

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

2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

INFORMATION

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.

How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.

1. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.32), quality (p.32), metering (p.33), continuous shooting (p.33) and special effects (p.24).

Starting the recording mode

How to use the MANUAL mode ( )

You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter speed.

1. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display.

Up / Down button : changes aperture value Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.

2. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.

*Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.

*High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect.

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.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.

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

* Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size	: 640X480, 320X240, 160X120 (Selectable)
- File type	: *.avi (MJPEG)

Recording the movie clip without voice

You can record the movie clip without voice.

1. Press the Up button and the icon will display on the LCD monitor.

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

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

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
1. 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.
2. Press the Pause button (	) to pause recording.	Stop:Shutter	REC: /
Press the Pause button (	) again to resume	[Successive recording of a movie clip]
the recording.

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

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Starting the recording mode

Night / Portrait / Children mode

- Night mode	: Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions
- Portrait mode	: To take a picture of a person

- Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children

How to use the SCENE mode ( )

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. These include LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW scenes.

1. Press the menu button and select a desired scene menu.

[Night mode]

[Portrait mode]

[Children mode]

The scene modes are listed below.

[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.
[FIirework]	(	)	: Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow]	(	)	: For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

REC:Shutter Exit

Starting the recording mode

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, 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

*A distance of 40cm between you and the

camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

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.

[ Lightly press the shutter button ]

[ Press the shutter button ]

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 to flash shot mode.

Shooting against the light :

Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 22), spot metering (see page 33), or exposure compensation (see page 30).

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

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.

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

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 specified the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.

Refer to page 54 for more information about 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 flash. 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 finished storing the image data.

ZOOM W / T button

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

This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.

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
	zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum
	digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T
	button will have no effect.
	Pressing	Pressing
	the ZOOM	the ZOOM
	T button	T button
[ WIDE zoom ]		[ TELE zoom ]	[ Digital zoom 5.0X ]

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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				Pressing
			the ZOOM				the ZOOM
			W button				W button
[ TELE zoom ]				[ Optical zoom 2X ]				[ WIDE zoom ]

Digital zoom WIDE

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

: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.

Pressing

Pressing

the ZOOM

the ZOOM

W button

W button

[ Digital zoom 5.0X ]

[ TELE zoom ]

[ WIDE zoom ]

INFORMATION

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 (3X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. The digital zoom can't be activated in the Nightscene mode, Children mode and two scene modes (Close up, Fireworks).

Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.

Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction. When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera's moving lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.

M(Mode) button

You can select the desired recording mode.

The selectable recording modes are listed below. - Auto, Program, Manual, Movie Clip, Night,

Portrait, Children, Scene mode.

Refer to page 14 for more information about the M(Mode) button.

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

While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 17 for more information about the voice recording.

Recording a voice memo

1.Press the VOICE MEMO ( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.

Stop:Shutter

[Preparing for Voice Memo]

[Recording Voice Memo]

2.Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.

3.Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.

INFORMATION

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

Macro( ) / Down button

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

[Auto focus - No icon] [Macro ( )] [Auto macro ( )]

Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: Wide, T: Tele)							(Unit : cm)
Mode	Auto (		)	Program (			)
Focus Type	Auto macro (	)	Normal	Macro (	)		Normal
Focus range	W : 5~Infinity		W : 80~Infinity	W : 5~80		W : 80~Infinity
	T : 40~Infinity		T : 80~Infinity	T : 40~80			T : 80~Infinity

INFORMATION

When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care not to shake the camera.

When you take a picture within 20cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.

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Macro( ) / Down button

Flash ( ) / Left button

Available focusing method, by recording mode

(O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range)

Mode
Normal	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
Macro	X	O	O	X	X	X	O
Auto macro	O	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mode				SCENE
Normal		X			O		O
Macro	X	O	X	X	X	X	X
Auto macro	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

Focus lock

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the LCD monitor, the cursor shift to

on the LCD

as the FLASH

[Selecting the Auto flash]

desired flash mode indicator displays on the

displayed on the LCD monitor. environment.

(Unit : m)

			Macro		Auto macro
	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE
AUTO	0.8 ~ 3.0	0.8 ~ 2.5	0.2 ~ 0.8	0.4 ~ 0.8	0.2 ~ 3.0	0.4 ~ 2.5

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Flash ( ) / Left button

INFORMATION

If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash).

Do not move until the second flash fires.

Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.

Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 6 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

During the continuous shot, AEB and movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.

Take photographs within the flash range.

The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.

When taking an image in a poorly lit condtion with the flash, there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the reflecting of the flash light from the floating matters. It is not camera malfuction.

Flash mode indicator

Menu tab	Flash mode	Description
	Auto flash	If the subject or background is dark, the camera
		flash will operate automatically.
	Auto &	If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash
	Red eye	will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye
	reduction	effect by using the red-eye reduction function.

The flash fires regardless of available light.

The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according Fill in flash to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the

background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be.

The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure.

Slow synchro

When you take an image in a condition with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator

( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

We recommend using a tripod for this function.

The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an

Flash off image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

We recommend using a tripod for this function.

[Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer]

Flash ( ) / Left button

Available flash mode, by recording mode

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Self-timer( ) / Right button

Self-timer ( ) / Right button

Selecting the self-timer

1.Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode.

2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.

10SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.

2SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.

Double self-timer ( )

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

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

INFORMATION

If you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.

In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work.

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