Samsung Digimax L55W Owner Manual

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.

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Instructions

ƈ 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 Application software CD-ROM. (p.118)

Take a picture. (p.26)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.127)

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

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open WindowŖs EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.128)

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.

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ƃGetting to know your camera 5 ƃDanger 6 ƃWarning 6 ƃCaution 7 ƃSystem chart 8 ƃIdentification of features 10

ƈFront & Top 10 ƈBack & Bottom 10 ƈSide / 5-function button 11 ƈCradle 11 ƈSelf-timer lamp 12 ƈCamera Status Lamp 12 ƈMode icon 12

ƃConnecting to a Power Source 13

ƈUsing the SAC-41 14 ƈHow to charge the rechargeable battery

(SLB-1237) with the SAC-41. 15

ƈUsing the battery 17 ƈRemoving the battery 17

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃInserting the memory card 20 ƃRemoving the memory card 20 ƃ

When Using the Camera for the First Time

ƃLCD monitor indicator 22 ƃChanging the recording mode 23

ƈSelecting the [MODE] menu 23 ƈ

If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected

ƈIf the [FULL] menu was selected 24 ƈIf the [CUSTOM] menu was selected 25

ƃStarting the recording mode 26

ƈHow to use the Auto mode 26 ƈHow to use the Movie clip mode 26 ƈRecording the movie clip without voice 27 ƈPausing while recording a movie clip

(Successive Recording) 27

ƈHow to use the Program mode

ƈHow to use the Scene modes 28 ƈ

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

Pausing while recording a voice recording

ƃThings to Watch Out for When Taking

Pictures 30

ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 31

ƈPOWER button 31 ƈSHUTTER button 31 ƈZOOM W / T button 31 ƈ

Voice recording / Voice memo / UP button

ƈMacro / Down button 35 ƈFocus lock 36 ƈFlash / Left button 37 ƈSelf-timer / Remote / Right button 39 ƈMENU / OK button 41 ƈM (Mode) button 41 ƈE (Effect) button 44 ƈSpecial Effect : Colour 44 ƈSpecial Effect : Preset focus frames 45 ƈSpecial Effect : Composite shooting 46 ƈSpecial Effect : Photo Frame 48 ƈMovie Clip frame stabiliser 49 ƈ+/- button 50 ƈWide button 54

Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings

ƈHow to use the menu 57 ƈMode 57 ƈMode set 58 ƈSize 59 ƈQuality / Frame rate 60 ƈMetering 61 ƈContinuous shot 61 ƈSharpness 62 ƈOSD(On Screen Display) information 62 ƈ

Save / Load a specific camera configuration (MySET) 63

Contents

READY

RECORDING

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ƃStarting play mode 64

ƈPlaying back a still image 64 ƈPlaying back a movie clip 65 ƈHow to capture the movie clip 65 ƈOn camera movie trimming 66

ƈPlaying back a recorded voice 67 ƃLCD monitor indicator 68 ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 69

ƈThumbnail / Enlargement button 70

ƈVoice memo / Up button 70

ƈPlay & Pause / Down button 71

ƈDelete button 72

ƈ Red eye reduction / Printer button 73

ƈLeft / Right / Menu / OK button 74

ƈAlbum button 75

ƈRemote control 78 ƃSetting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor 80

ƈRotating an image 83

ƈResize 84

ƈProtecting images 85

ƈDeleting all images 86

ƈDPOF 86

ƈDPOF : STANDARD 87

ƈDPOF : INDEX 87

ƈDPOF : PRINT SIZE 88

ƈDPOF : CANCEL 88

ƈOn Screen Display information 89

ƈCopy To Card 90

ƈPictBridge 91

ƈPictBridge : Picture Selection 92

ƈPictBridge : Print Setting 93

ƈPictBridge : Printing 94

ƈPictBridge : RESET 95

ƃSetup menu

ƈFile name 97 ƈAuto power off 98 ƈLanguage 99 ƈFormatting a memory card 99 ƈSetting up the Date / Time / Date type 100 ƈImprinting the recording date 100 ƈAuto Focus lamp 101 ƈSound 101 ƈConnecting an External Device (USB) 102 ƈLCD brightness 102 ƈSelecting Video out type 103 ƈQuick view 105 ƈInitialisation 105

ƃSetting up the Mycam menu 106

ƈStart up image 106 ƈStart up sound 107

ƈShutter sound 107 ƃImportant notes 108 ƃWarning indicator 110 ƃBefore contacting a service centre 111 ƃSpecifications 114

ƃSoftware Notes 116 ƃAbout the software 117 ƃSetting up the application software 118 ƃStarting PC mode 127 ƃ

Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE

130

ƃRemovable Disk 132 ƃRemoving the removable disk 133 ƃSetting up the USB Driver for MAC 134 ƃUsing the USB Driver for MAC 134 ƃDigimax Master 135 ƃDigimax Reader 140 ƃFAQ 142

Contents

SOFTWARE

SETUPPLAY

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Getting to know your camera

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 Apple, Mac and QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple computer. Ҭ 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.

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.

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.

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Danger

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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.

ƈ 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 wellventilated area.

Warning

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Caution

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.

An FCC warning

ҮThis 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.

ƈ Change the location and direction of any aerial. ƈ Increase distance between the camera and the affected device. ƈ Use a different socket away from the affected device. ƈ Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

ҮThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. ҮChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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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.117)

Camera strap

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card/MMC

(see p.18)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.86)

Rechargeable

battery (SLB-1237)

Cradle

SAC-41AC cord

< Included items >

Remote control

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System chart

USB cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.91)

Computer

(see p.127)

For Windows

ҮWindows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP ҮPC with processor better than Pentium II

450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)

Ү200MB of available hard-disk space

(Over 1GB is recommended)

ҮMinimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB) Ү1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

ҮDirectX 9.0 or later ҮUSB port ҮCD-ROM drive

For Macintosh

ҮPower Mac G3 or later ҮMac OS 10.0 or later ҮMinimum 64MB RAM Ү110MB of available hard-disk space ҮUSB port ҮCD-ROM drive ҮQuickTime Player

System Requirements

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

CAUTION

External monitor

Yellow colour - Video

White colour - Voice

(see p.103)

AV cable

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Back & Bottom

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Remote control

sensor

Shutter button

Power button

Microphone

Auto Focus lamp

Lens / Lens cover

LCD monitor

Tripod

DC/USB/AV connection terminal Cradle connector

5 function button

E (Effects) button

Speaker

Strap eyelet

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Camera status lamp

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

Wide view button

Red-eye reduction button / Printer button

M(Mode/Album) button

Play mode button

+/-, Delete button

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Identification of features

Side/ 5-function button

ƃ Back

ƃ Top

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

download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 14, 91~95, 125~127)

Battery chamber

Cradle

Camera

connection

terminal

USB port AV connection terminal

DC connection

terminal

Memory card slot

Battery chamber cover

Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button

Flash / Left

button

Menu / OK button

Self-timer / Remote / Right button

Macro / Down button Play & Pause button

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Identification of features

ƈMode icon : Refer to page 23~25 for more information about the camera mode setting.

ƈ Self-timer lamp

ƈCamera Status Lamp

Status Description

Power on The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture

The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the

camera is ready to take a picture

While voice memo recording

The lamp blinks at 1 second intervals

While voice recording The lamp blinks at 1 second intervals

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 lamp is off

When the printer is printing

The lamp blinks

The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)

The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

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.

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

When the AF activates

Blinking

MODE MOVIE

VOICE RECORDING

AUTO PROGRAM PLAY

Icon

NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

TEXT CLOSE UP

Icon

MODE DAWN SUNSET BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH & SNOW

Icon -

MODE

SCENE

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Connecting to a Power Source

Still image Movie

Battery life Number of images Recording time

Approx. 180 MIN Approx. 340 Approx.90 MIN

Important information about battery usage

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

ƃ Low temperatures (below 0˚C) 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

ƈ You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) supplied with the camera.

Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

ƈ SLB-1237 rechargeable battery Specification

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 usage.

Using the fully charged battery Auto mode, 5 megapixel image size Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval : 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele Tele limits for every shot. Using the flash every second shot.

Based on

the following shooting

conditions

Based on

the following shooting

conditions

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

Model SLB-1237

Type Lithium Ion

Capacity 1280mAh

Voltage 3.7V

Charging time Approx. 170 MIN (Using the SAC-41)

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƃ Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 out of the mains supply. ƃ As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera

nor Charger comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

ƃ Please ensure that you use the SAC-41 with the correct specification for the camera.

Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

DANGER

If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the SAC-41 into the DC connection terminal on the camera or cradle. Before turning on the camera power with an SAC-41, insert the rechargeable battery that was charged for over 10 minutes with turning off the camera.

ƃ Charging with the cradle

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

ƈ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) with the SAC-41.

Using the SAC-41

Charging LED

2. Place the camera correctly in the cradle. 3. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the cradle.

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Connecting to a Power Source

ſ If you connect the SAC-41 to camera without inserting the rechargeable battery, the charging

LED will brink or be off. In this case, insert the battery and connect the SAC-41 again.

ƈ Important information about battery (SLB-1237) charging with the SAC-41

ƃ If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or

blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery are inserted correctly.

ƃ Please check the battery charging status with the

charging LED of SAC-41.

Charging LED

ƃ Charging with the camera

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

2. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the camera.

ƈ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) with the SAC-41.

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Important information about the rechargeable battery.

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

To charge the battery fully, turn the camera off when you charge it.

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

Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ Charging LED of the SAC-41

Status Using the cradle Direct to the camera

Being Charged Red LED is on Red LED is on

Charging is complete

Green LED is on Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking Red LED is off or blinking

ƃ If there is a charging error, please check all the power connections are in place.

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

ƈ Charging time (When the camera is turned off)

- Using the cradle : About 150MIN

- Using the SAC-41 : About 150MIN

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Connecting to a Power Source

Using the battery

: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please

check whether the battery are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-).

2. Insert the battery taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery chamber cover and move the battery holder aside. The battery will be released.

2. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover.

1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

ƃ 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

Battery status

Battery indicator

The battery is fully

charged

Low battery capacity (Prepare to recharge or

use spare battery)

Low battery capacity (Prepare to recharge or

use spare battery)

Low battery capacity (Prepare to recharge or

use spare battery)

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

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃ Be sure to format the memory card (see p.99) 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.

ƃ Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. 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 subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

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 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.

ƃ Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. ƃ 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.

ƃ Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. ƃ It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard

disks, CD etc.

ƃ If there is insufficient memory available

: A [CARD FULL! / 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.

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃ 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

ƈ 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.

ſ Figures in brackets indicate the approximate number of pictures that can be taken using the

wide angle mode.

ſ The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

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

Recorded image size TIFF S. FINE FINE NORMAL 30FPS 15FPS

5M 1(1) 9(9) 18(19) 27(27) - -

4M 2(1) 12(11) 23(22) 34(33) - -

3M 2(2) 14(15) 28(29) 41(43) - -

2M 4(4) 23(25) 45(46) 64(67) - -

1M 10(8) 47(41) 74(64) 106(99) - -

VGA 24(22) 99(92) 148(135) 185(185) - -

640 - - - -

)JW]\ 1min 26sec )JW]\ 2min 06sec

320 - - - -

)JW]\ 3min 25sec )JW]\ 4min 38sec

160 - - - -

)JW]\ 6min 04sec )JW]\ 7min 10sec

Still

image

* Movie

clip

ƈ When using a 24MB 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.

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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

ƃ When the camera is turned on, inserting or removing the memory card turns the camera

power off.

INFORMATION

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When Using the Camera for the First Time

ƈ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before 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 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 and press the OK 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 You can select 21 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 and Polish.

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

INFORMATION

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.

DATE&TIME

LANGUAGE

SETUP

BACK:Ȝ SET:OK

05/05/01 13:01

YYYY/MM/DD

DATE&TIME

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

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FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

SETUP

BACK:Ȝ SET:OK

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LCD monitor indicator

ƈ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. ƈ To view your subject using the wide view, press the Wide view button. The illustrations in this

manual are based on a normal angle of view.

[Image & Full Status]

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.17

3 Continuous shot/ Stabiliser p.61

4 Flash p.37

5 Self-timer p.39

6 Macro p.35

7 Metering p.61

8 Card inserted indicator -

9 Auto focus frame -

10 Camera shake warning p.30

11 Date/ Time 2005/08/01 01:00 PM p.100

12 Exposure compensation p.52

13 ISO p.51

14 White Balance p.51

15 RGB RGB p.50

16 Sharpness p.62

Recording mode

p.58

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LCD monitor indicator

Changing the recording mode

ƈ 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, Text, Close-up, Dawn, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow) camera modes are available.

MODE

17 Image quality / Frame rate p.60

Number of available shots remaining 18 p.19

Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)

00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.19

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p.59

Image size

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

p.32

ƃSelecting the [MODE] menu

1. Insert the battery (p.17).

2. Insert the memory card (p.20). As this camera has a 24MB 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 58 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

TIFF

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ƃChanging 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. The 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.

ƃChanging the recording mode : If the [FULL] menu was selected

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5. The 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

[Selecting the Scene mode]

Pressing the Left button

[Mode selection menu]

AUTO

MOVIE

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

SET:OK

NIGHT

Changing the recording mode

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ƃChanging the recording mode : If the [CUSTOM] menu was selected

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5. The 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 58 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

SET:OK

MOVIE

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

SET:OK

Changing the recording mode

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ƈHow 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.23).

2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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. ſ Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : Normal angle mode - 640X480, 320X240, 160X120 (user selectable) Wide angle mode - 640X360, 384X216, 256X144 (user selectable)

- Movie clip file type : MP4 (MPEG-4)

ƃIf 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.

ƃAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

INFORMATION

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

ƈHow to use the Auto mode

Use this for shooting basic still images.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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.

Starting the recording mode

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ƈHow 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.23).

2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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]

ƈPausing 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.

ƃUsing 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.

ƈRecording 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

]

Starting the recording mode

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Starting the recording mode

ƈHow 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.23).

2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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.

ſ 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.

[TEXT] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document.

[CLOSE UP] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects.

[DAWN] ( ) : Daybreak scenes.

[SUNSET] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.

[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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ƃA distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to

record sound.

ƃIf the camera power is turned off while the voice recording is paused, the voice recording

is cancelled.

INFORMATION

ƈHow 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

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

[Pausing the voice recording]

RECORD :

RECORD : SHUTTER

ƃPausing 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.

Starting the recording mode

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ƈPressing 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.

ƈThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. ƈWhen 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.

ƈBacklight 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 28), Fill-in flash (see page 37), Spot metering (see page 61), or Exposure compensation (see page 52).

ƈAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. ƈUnder 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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