Samsung Digimax i6 PMP Owner 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.

User’s Manual

ENGLISH

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Instructions Getting to know your camera

ƈ Use this camera in the following order

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera’s power

Check [Removable Disk]

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.75)

Take a picture. (p.14)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.78)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. (p.17)

Open WindowŖs EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.78)

ƃ 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.

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

ƃ Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. ƃ 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.

ƃ 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.

ƃ Keep the manual in a safe place. Ҭ Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Ҭ All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

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DANGER CAUTION

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

ƈ For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or

animals to prevent accidents e.g.: ҮSwallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,

please consult a doctor immediately.

ҮThere 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 AC 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.

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.

ƈ 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.

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

ƈ Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury.

ҮUse battery with the correct specification for the camera. ҮDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. ҮDo not insert the battery with the reverse polarities.

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ Take care not to touch the lens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an

unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

ƈ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. ƈ Low temperatures can affect the performance of the LCD monitor and you may

experience followings. This will usually recover at normal temperatures and is perfectly normal.

- The time of power on can be delayed and the colour of LCD monitor can be changed slightly.

- Fast moving, when you point the camera towards the subject, can make the after-image of the LCD monitor.

ƈ Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip

cards near the case.

WARNING

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Contents

READY

ƃSystem chart 5 ƃIdentification of features

ƈFront & Top

ƈBack

ƈBottom/ 5-function button

ƈCradle (optional)

ƈTripod Adaptor

ƈSelf-timer lamp

ƈCamera Status Lamp

ƈMode icon

ƃConnecting to a Power Source

ƈUsing the AC Charger

ƃInstructions on how to use the

memory card

ƃInserting the memory card

ƃWhen Using the Camera for the

First Time

ƃLCD monitor indicator

ƃChanging the recording mode

ƈSelecting the [MODE] menu

ƃStarting the recording mode

ƈHow to use the Auto mode

ƈHow to use the Movie clip mode

ƈRecording the movie clip without

voice

Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

ƈHow to use the Program mode

ƈHow to use the Scene modes

ƈHow to use the ASR (Advanced

Shake Reduction) mode

ƈHow to use the VOICE

RECORDING mode

ƈPausing while recording a voice

recording

ƃThings to Watch Out for When

Taking Pictures

ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust

the camera

ƈPOWER button

ƈSHUTTER button

ƈZOOM W/ T button

ƈVoice recording / Voice memo /

UP button

ƈMacro/ Down button

ƈFocus lock

ƈFlash / Left button

ƈSelf-timer / Right button

ƈMENU/ OK button

ƈM (Mode) button

ƈASR button

ƈ+/- button

ƈE (Effect) button

ƈColour

ƈPreset focus frames

ƈComposite shooting

ƈPhoto Frame

ƈMovie Clip frame stabiliser

ƃUsing the LCD monitor to adjust

the camera settings

ƈHow to use the menu

ƈMode

ƈMode Set

ƈSize

ƈQuality/ Frame rate

ƈMetering

ƈContinuous shot

ƈSharpness

ƈOSD(On Screen Display)

information

ƃStarting play mode

ƈPlaying back a still image

ƈPlaying back a movie clip

ƈ Movie clip capture function

ƈOn camera movie trimming

ƈPlaying back a recorded voice

ƃLCD monitor indicator

ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust

the camera

ƈPlay mode button

ƈThumbnail / Enlargement button/

Volume button

ƈVoice memo/ Up button

ƈPlay & Pause / Down button

ƈLeft/ Right/ Menu/ OK button

ƈE (Effect) button

ƈDelete button

ƈPrinter button

ƃSetting up the play back function

using the LCD monitor

ƈStarting the slide show

ƈProtecting images

ƈDeleting images

ƈResize

ƈRotating an image

ƈDPOF

ƈDPOF : STANDARD

ƈDPOF : Index

ƈDPOF : Print size

ƈOn Screen Display information

ƈCopy To Card

ƈPictBridge

ƈPictBridge : Picture Selection

ƈPictBridge : Print Setting

ƈPictBridge : RESET

ƃSetup menu

ƈFile name

ƈAuto power off

ƈLanguage

ƈFormat

Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type

ƈImprinting the recording date

RECORDING

PLAY

SETUP

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Contents

ƈSound 56 ƈConnecting an External Device

(USB)

ƈAuto Focus lamp

ƈLCD brightness

ƈSelecting Video out type

ƈQuick view

ƈInitialisation

ƃSetting up the Mycam menu

ƈStart up image

ƈStart up sound

ƈShutter sound

ƃMP3 / PMP MODE.

ƃDownloading files

ƃStarting the MP3/ PMP mode

LCD monitor indicator for MP3/PMP mode

ƃUsing the camera buttons to

adjust the camera

ƈVolume button

ƈPlay & Pause/ Control button

ƈDelete button

ƈHold button

ƈPlaylist button

ƃSetting up the play back function

using the LCD monitor

ƈResume

ƈPlay mode

ƈSkin of MP3 player

ƈDelete all

ƈSetting slide show interval

ƈPlaying back the slide show

ƈFrame search

ƈDisplay setting

ƈSetting up the recording function in

the MP3 mode

ƃImportant notes

ƃWarning indicator

Before contacting a service centre

ƃSpecification

ƃSoftware Notes

ƃSystem Requirements

ƃAbout the software

Setting up the application software

ƃStarting PC mode

ƃRemoving the removable disk

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

ƃUsing the USB Driver for MAC

ƃRemoving the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE

ƃDigimax Converter

ƃDigimax Master

ƃDigimax Reader

ƃFAQ

SOFTWARE

MP3/ PMP MODE

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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.

Software CD

(see p.74, 75)

Camera strap

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card/MMC

(see p.10)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.47)

Rechargeable

battery (SLB-0837)

Cradle

AC Charger

Tripod Adaptor

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.49)

Computer

External monitor

(see p.57)

< Included items >

Earphones

USB cable for

recharging the battery

USB cable AV cable

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Power button

Flash

Optical 3X zoom lens/ Lens cover

ASR mode button/ Hold button

Speaker

Microphone

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp/

Auto Focus lamp

LCD monitor

Play mode button/ Printer button

M(Mode) button

E (Effect) button

Earphones Jack

Camera strap

Camera status lamp

Zoom/ Thumbnail/ Volume button

5 function button

+/- button, DELETE button

Back

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Identification of features

Bottom/ 5-function button Cradle (optional)

Tripod Adaptor

Camera connection terminal

USB port AV connection terminal

DC connection terminal

ƈ You can attach the camera on a tripod with this adaptor.

Voice memo / Voice Recording / UP button

FLASH/

LEFT button

MENU/ OK button

SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button

Macro/ DOWN button,

Play & Pause button

Battery holder

Battery chamber

Memory card slot

Battery chamber cover

ƃ Attaching the camera

ƃ Removing the camera

ƈ You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print,

and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 9, 49 and 78)

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Identification of features Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ Self-timer lamp ƈ You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera.

Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

ƈ 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 (+/-).

- To avoid damaging the camera, do not use unnecessary force while the battery chamber cover is open.

Icon Status Description

Blinking

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.

Blinking For the final 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.

Blinking

After taking a picture

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

ƈ Number of images and battery life

ſ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and shooting

conditions and may vary depending on the user's methods.

ƈ Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

Power on

The lamp turns on; when the camera is ready to take a picture the lamp turns off. The lamp blinks while saving the image data and then turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture

USB cable is connected to a PC

The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)

Transmitting Data to a PC

The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

USB cable is connected to a printer

The lamp lights up

When the printer is printing

The lamp blinks

MODE

VOICE RECORDING

MP3 PMP MOVIE

AUTO

PROGRAM

ASR

PLAY

Icon

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE UP

TEXT

Icon

MODE SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

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Icon

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SCENE

Battery life/ Number of images

Based on the following shooting conditions

Still image

Approx. 100 MIN/

About 210 shots

Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 6M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval : 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using the flash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute.

Using the fully charged battery 640X480 image size/30fps frame rate

Using the fully charged battery LCD Off.

Using the fully charged battery

Approx. 105 MIN

Approx. 240 MIN

Approx. 130 MIN

Movie

MP3

PMP

MODE

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Connecting to a Power Source

Before turning on the camera power with an AC Charger, insert the rechargeable battery that was charged for over 10 minutes with turning off the camera. If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC Charger allows the camera to be used for long periods of time.

Using the AC Charger

ƃ Ensure that neither the camera nor Charger comes into contact with water

or metallic materials as this may cause damage to camera and AC charger.

ƃ Please ensure that you use an AC Charger with the correct specification for

the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

DANGER

ƃ If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink after

inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly.

ƃ If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery can't charge

fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

CAUTION

ƈ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) with the AC Charger

ƃ Charging with the cradle

ƃ Charging with the camera

Charging LED

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

ƃ When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. ƃ Low temperatures (belowŰ) can affect the performance of the battery and

you may experience reduced battery life.

ƃ Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures. ƃ During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.

This is perfectly normal.

INFORMATION

Battery status

Battery indicator

Fully charged

Low capacity

(recharge or use

spare battery)

Low capacity

(recharge or use

spare battery)

Low capacity

(recharge or use

spare battery)

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Connecting to a Power Source

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃ 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.

ƃ The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or knock

the memory card.

ƃ Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or

magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.

ƃ Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in

temperature.

ƃ 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.

ƃ Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. ƃ During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card

is warm. This is perfectly normal.

ƃ Before using a memory card from another digital camera, it must be re-formatted

in this camera before use.

ƃ If the memory card is used incorrectly, or if the power is switched off or the card

is removed while recording, the existing data may become corrupted.

ƃ Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

ƈ Charging LED of the AC Adapter

ƃ A USB cable for transmitting data can’t be used for charging the rechargeable

battery.

ƃ A USB cable for recharging the battery is optional.

- When the USB cable for recharging the battery is inserted into the connection terminal of the camera, you can charge the battery and transmit data at the same time.

- When the USB cable for recharging the battery is inserted into the DC connection terminal of the cradle, you can charge the battery. When the USB cable for recharging the battery is inserted into the USB port of the cradle, you can transmit data.

ƈ Charging time (When the camera is turned off)

- Using the cradle : About 150MIN

- Using the AC Charger : About 150MIN

ƃ If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera

at the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for over 10 minutes to use the camera.

ƃ Do not use the flash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged

battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.

INFORMATION

Charging LED

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking

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Inserting the memory card

ƈ 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.

ƈ When using a 64MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as

follows.

ſ These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables

such as subject matter and memory card type.

ſ The zoom buttons are not pressed during the movie clip recording.

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

Recorded image size

S. Fine Fine Normal

30FPS 15FPS

Approx. 18 Approx. 35 Approx. 52

Approx. 22 Approx. 42 Approx. 61

Approx. 27 Approx. 54 Approx. 79

Approx. 35 Approx. 65 Approx. 93

Approx. 57 Approx. 101 Approx. 139

Approx. 139 Approx. 197 Approx. 250

Approx. 289 Approx. 341 Approx. 417

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About 4’ 10’’ About 8’ 10’’

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About 9’ 10’’

About 17’ 10’’

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About 19’ 10’’

About 33’ 30’’

6M(2816x2112) 5M(2592x1944) 4M(2272x1704) 3M(2048x1536) 2M(1600x1200)

1M(1024x768)

VGA(640x480)

Movie

clip

Still

image

640(640X480) 320(320X240) 160(160X128)

Instructions on how to use the memory card

[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

ƈ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).

Some cards are not compatible according to the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.

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. Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.

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When Using the Camera for the First Time

ƈ When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set

date, time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera.

ƃ Setting up the date, time and date type

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

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button. RIGHT button : selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/

HOUR/ MINUTE/ DATE TYPE

LEFT button :

Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position.

UP/ DOWN button

: changes the value of each item.

ƃ Setting up the language

1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. When the settings are complete, press the MENU button twice to exit the menu screen.

ƃ You can select 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, Hungarian, Czech, Polish and Turkish.

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

INFORMATION

SETUP

Date&Time

Language

Back:

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Set:OK

06/01/10

13:00

yy/mm/dd

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

SETUP

Date&Time

Language

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

Back:

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Set:OK

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LCD monitor indicator

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

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.8 3 Continuous shot p.34 4 Flash p.20 5 Self-timer p.22 6 Macro p.19 7 Metering p.33 8 Card inserted indicator 9 Auto focus frame -

10 Camera shake warning p.17

Recording mode

p.8

No. Description Icons Page

11 Date/ Time 2006/01/10 01:00 PM p.55 12 Exposure compensation p.25 13 White Balance p.24 14 ISO p.24 15 RGB RGB p.23 16

Sharpness

p.34

Image quality/ Frame rate

p.33

Voice memo/ Mic. off

p.18

p.32

p.11

Image size

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

p.18

10 11

21 20

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Changing the recording mode

ƈ You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button located on

the back of the camera and the [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. Refer to page 59 for more information about the MP3, PMP mode.

ƃ Selecting the [MODE] menu

1. As this camera has a 45MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If a memory card is not inserted, images will be stored in the internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, images will be stored on the memory card.

2. Press the menu button and a menu will display.

3. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the [Mode] menu.

4. Select [Still/ Movie/ PMP] or [Full] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.

- [Still/ Movie/ PMP] : A still image mode that was selected in the [MODE

SET] menu and movie clip mode can be selected.

- [Full] : Auto, Program, Movie clip and scene modes can be

selected.

MODE

Still/ Movie/ PMP

Full

ƃ Changing the recording mode : If the [Still/ Movie/ PMP] menu was selected

1. The previously used recording mode will appear in the display.

2. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode.

3. Press the M (Mode) button twice and a still image mode selected on the [MODE SET] menu will be selected.

ƃ Changing the recording mode : If the [Full] menu was selected

1. The previously used recording mode will appear in the display.

2. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.

3. To select the Auto, Program, Movie clip, MP3, PMP or Scene modes, press the Left/ Right button. To move between the Auto, Program, Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line, press the Up/ Down button.

4. Press the M (Mode) button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Pressing the M (Mode) button

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

AUTO

Confirm : Mode / OK

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ƈ 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.

ƈ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

This camera allows you to temporarily stop recording during unwanted scenes. By using this function, you can compile your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.

1. Press the Pause button ( ) to pause recording.

2. Press the Pause button ( ) again to resume the recording.

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

[Successive recording of a movie clip]

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

2. 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.

ſ Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128 (user selectable)

- Movie clip file type : AVI (MPEG-4)

ƃ 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.

INFORMATION

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode

In poor indoor light conditions, ASR mode will help you get a good image without using flash. Some children are sensitive to flash photography, making the ASR mode a desirable alternative.

1. Press the ASR mode button.

2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

ſ Refer to page 23 for more information about

the ASR function.

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

2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

ƈ How to use the Scene modes

Use the menu to easily configure the most suitable settings for a variety of shooting situations.

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. Refer to page 32 for more information about the Scene modes.

ƈ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour).

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. 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

00:00:03

ƃ Pausing while recording a voice

Using this function, you can record your favorite voice clips into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files.

1. Press the Pause button ( ) to pause recording.

2. Press the Pause button ( ) again to resume the recording.

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

[Pausing the voice recording]

ƃ A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best

distance to record sound.

ƃ If the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the

voice recording is cancelled.

INFORMATION

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

ƈ The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.

POWER button

SHUTTER button

ƃ Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off. ƃ 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 54 for more information about the auto power off function.

ƃ Used for taking an image or recording voice in the

recording mode.

ƃ If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the

OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

ƈ 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 ]

ƈ The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and

camera settings.

ƈ 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, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.

ƈ 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

32), Fill-in flash (see page 20), Spot metering (see page 33), or Exposure compensation (see page 25).

ƈ 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

ZOOM W/ T button

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ZOOM W/ T button

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

ƃ How to use 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.

- Press the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.

- Press the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away.

- Digital zoom is not optical magnification but software magnification.

[Wide] [Tele] [Digital zoom 5X]

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

ƃ Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera

to process. Allow time for this to take place.

ƃ The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. ƃ If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice

will not recorded.

ƃ You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ƃ 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.

ƃ The digital zoom can’t be activated in the [Night], [Children], [Close up],

[Text] and [Fireworks] scene modes.

INFORMATION

ƃ A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best

distance to record sound.

INFORMATION

ƈ While the menu is showing, the UP button operates as a direction button.

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 16 for more information about the voice recording.

ƃ 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.

[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.

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SCENE

Mode Auto macro Super macro

Macro

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Auto macro Super macro

Macro

Normal

Mode

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ƈ Available focusing method, by recording mode

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

ƃWhen the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera

shake.

ƃWhen you take a picture within 20cm (Wide zoom) or 30cm (Tele zoom) in

the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.

ƃWhen you take a picture within the 5cm Super macro range, the auto-focus

on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance.

INFORMATION

Macro ( )/ Down button

ƈ While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates

as a direction button. 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]

[Super Macro ( )][Auto macro ( )] [Macro ( )]

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

Mode

Focus Type Super macro( ) Auto macro( ) Normal

Mode

Focus Type Super macro( ) Macro( ) Normal

Mode

Focus Type Super macro( ) Auto Macro( ) Normal

Focus range

W : 50~Infinity

T : 50~Infinity

W : 50~Infinity

T : 50~Infinity

W : 50~Infinity

T : 50~Infinity

W : 1~5

(Wide only)

W : 1~5

(Wide only)

W : 5~Infinity

T : 50~Infinity

W : 5~Infinity

T : 50~Infinity

W : 5~50

T : 25~50

Program( )

ASR mode( )

Auto( )

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Focus lock Flash ( )/ Left button

ƈ To focus on a subject positioned outside of the centre of the viewfinder, use the

focus lock function.

ƃ Using the Focus Lock

1. Frame the subject in the centre of the auto-focus frame.

2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.

1. The image to be captured.

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

Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.

ƃ When the flash is charging, a flash mode icon (red colour) will blink on the

LCD monitor.

ƃ Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. ƃ Under normal operating conditions the flash will re-charge in about 4

seconds. If the battery is weak, charging time will be longer.

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

ƃ Take photographs within the flash range. ƃ The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. ƃ If the subject is the Oriental people, it may be hard to reduce the Red-eye effect. ƃ 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.

INFORMATION

ƈ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,

pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.

ƈ When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor,

the LEFT button operates as the FLASH button.

ƃ Selecting the flash mode

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

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

[Selecting the Auto flash]

ƃ Flash range (Unit : m)

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

0.5 ~ 2.4 0.5 ~ 1.9 0.2 ~ 0.5 0.3 ~ 0.5 0.2 ~ 2.4 0.5 ~ 1.9

Macro

Auto

Auto macro

ISO

Auto

ſ When Super macro is selected, the flash is automatically switched off.

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Flash ( )/ Left button

Menu tab Flash mode Description

ƃ Flash mode indicator

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

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

The flash fires regardless of the available light. The intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.

The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

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

When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.

Auto flash

Auto &

Red eye

reduction

Fill in flash

Slow synchro

Flash off

Red-eye reduction

ƃ Available flash mode, by recording mode

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Self-timer ( )/ Right button MENU/ OK button

ƈ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button

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

ƃ In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. ƃ When you select 2SEC self-timer with flash, the delay (2 second) can be

extended according to the flash charging status.

ƃ If you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer

operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

ƃ Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

INFORMATION

ƃ Selecting the self-timer

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

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

[Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer]

ƈ MENU button

- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.

- A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.

ƈ OK button

- When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data.

Pressing the MENU button

[Menu off]

[Menu on]

ƈ You can turn on the camera with this button. When the camera is turned on by

pressing the M button, the Start image will not display and only the still image mode will be executed.

ƈ You can select the desired recording mode. The selectable recording modes are

different from what you selected sub menu in the [MODE] menu.

- [Still / Movie / PMP] : Still image modes, Movie clip mode

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

ſ Refer to page 14, 15 for more information about the M (Mode) button.

MODE SET

Auto

Program

Movie

Nightscene

Portrait

Children

M (Mode) button

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ASR button +/- button

ƈ You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance,

exposure compensation and Long Time shutter speed.

ƈ When the ASR mode is selected, ISO value is fixed as AUTO and Exposure value is

fixed as 0.0EV.

ſ If the menu is not selected in the Special Effect (Colour) menu, you can’t

select the RGB menu.

Main menu Sub menu

Available camera mode

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

ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400

Exposure compensation

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

Shutter speed/ Aperture Value

(Changed by zoom rate)

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, FLUORESCENT H,

FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN, CUSTOM.

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

the images to be captured.

ƃ Setting RGB Values

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( ).

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

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

ƈ Pressing this button will select the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode.

ƃ Things to watch out for using the ASR mode

1. The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode.

2. If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR doesn’t activate.

3. If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting condition, camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator is not displayed.

4. If the subject is moving the final image captured may be blurred.

5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result.

6. As the ASR uses the camera’s digital processor, images taken using the ASR may take a little longer for the camera to process.

Capturing!

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+/- button

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

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

ƃ Selecting an ISO Sensitivity

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon ( ).

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

- AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is

automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.

- 50, 100, 200, 400 : The higher the ISO value, the higher the camera’s

sensitivity to light is and therefore the greater its capacity to take pictures in low light. However, the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO value increases, making the image appear coarser.

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

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

appear more natural.

ƃ Selecting a White Balance

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon ( ).

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value.

AUTO : The camera automatically

selects the appropriate white balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting

conditions. DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside. CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky. Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting. TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting. CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the

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

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

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+/- button

ƃ Using the Custom White Balance

1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the White Balance.

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

3. Your custom white balance value is stored.

- The custom white balance value will be applied,

starting with the next picture you take.

- The user configured white balance will be remain

effective until it is overwritten.

[ White paper ]

Mesure:Shutter

ƈ Exposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure

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

ƃ Compensating Exposure

Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the exposure compensation icon

( ).

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

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

ſ A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a

positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures.

ƈ Long Time shutter : This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and

aperture values to the shooting environment. However, in NIGHT SCENE mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your preference.

ƃ Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture values

1. Select the [Night] scene mode.

2. Press +/- button and Long Time shutter menu (LT, For selecting shutter speed and aperture value) will be displayed.

3. Configure the Long Time shutter value with the up/ down/ left/ right button.

4. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and the mode will switch to NIGHT SCENE mode.

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

AUTO,1~16S

AUTO, WIDE : F3.5 ~ F6.3,

TELE : F4.5 ~ F8.0

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E (Effect) button

ƈ It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. ƈ Available Effects, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable)

Color ( )

HighLight ( )

Composite ( )

Photo Frame ( )

Stabilizer ( )

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ƃ If a special effect is selected, any previously selected special effect

(HighLight, Composite, Photo Frame) is automatically cancelled.

ƃ The digital zoom and date imprinting functions do not operate in the

[HighLight], [Composite] and [Photo Frame] special effect settings.

ƃ Even if the camera is turned off, the special effect setting will be preserved.

To cancel the special effect, select the sub menu (Color) or sub menu (HighLight, Composite, Photo Frame).

ƃ When an effect is selected, pre-view image on the LCD monitor may be

shown slowly.

INFORMATION

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

your images.

1. Press the E button in the available camera modes and select the menu.

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

: No effect is added to the image : Black & White : Sepia tone : Red tone : Green tone : Blue tone : Negative image

3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

Colour

[Still image mode]

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