Samsung Digimax L60 User Manual

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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.64)

Take a picture. (p.13)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.65)

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

Open WindowŖs EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.66)

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 If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the

camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.

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.

Danger

Warning

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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.

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 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. 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.

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 polarities reversed.

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 Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover 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 Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip

cards near the case.

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Contents

READY

ƃSystem chart ōōōōōōōōō4 ƃIdentification of features ōōōōō5

ƈFront & Topōōōōōōōōōō5 ƈBack & Bottom ōōōōōōōō6 ƈBottom / 5-function buttonōōōō7 ƈSelf-timer lamp ōōōōōōōō7 ƈCamera Status Lamp ōōōōō7

ƈMode icon ōōōōōōōōōō8 ƃConnecting to a Power Source ōō8 ƃInserting the memory card ōōōō9 ƃ

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ō9

ƃLCD monitor indicator ōōōōō11 ƃChanging the recording modeōō12

ƈSelecting the [MODE] menu ōō12

ƈChanging the recording mode ō12 ƃStarting the recording mode ōō13

ƈHow to use the Auto mode ōōō13

How to use the Movie clip mode

ō14

Recording the movie clip without voice

ō14

Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

ōōōōō14 ƈUsing Successive Recording ōō14 ƈHow to use the Program mode ō15 ƈHow to use the Scene modes ō15 ƈ

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

ō16

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

ō17 ƈPOWER button ōōōōōōō17 ƈShutter button ōōōōōōōō17 ƈZOOM W / T buttonōōōōōō17

ƈTELE Zoom ōōōōōōōōō17 ƈWIDE Zoom ōōōōōōōōō18 ƈ

Voice recording / Voice memo / UP button

ō19 ƈRecording a voice memo ōōō19 ƈMacro / Down button ōōōōō19 ƈFocus lock ōōōōōōōōō20 ƈFlash / Left button ōōōōōō20 ƈSelf-timer / Right button ōōōō22 ƈMENU / OK button ōōōōōō23 ƈM (Mode) button ōōōōōōō23 ƈE (Effect) button ōōōōōōō24 ƈSpecial Effect : Colourōōōōō25 ƈ

Special Effect : Preset focus frames

ō25 ƈ

Special Effect : Composite shooting

ō26 ƈSpecial Effect : Photo Frame ōō28 ƈMovie Clip frame stabiliser ōōō28 ƈ+ / - button ōōōōōōōōō29

ƃUsing the LCD monitor to set the

camera settingsōōōōōōōō31 ƈHow to use the menu ōōōōō32 ƈMode Set ōōōōōōōōōō33 ƈModeōōōōōōōōōōōō33 ƈSize ōōōōōōōōōōōō34 ƈQuality / Frame rateōōōōōō34 ƈMetering ōōōōōōōōōō35 ƈContinuous shot ōōōōōōō35 ƈSharpness ōōōōōōōōō35 ƈ

OSD (On Screen Display) information

ō36

ƃStarting play mode ōōōōōō36

ƈPlaying back a movie clip ōōō37 ƈMovie clip capture function ōōō37 ƈHow to capture the movie clip ō37

ƈOn camera movie trimming ōō37

ƈPlaying back a recorded voice ō38 ƃLCD monitor indicator ōōōōō38 ƃ

Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

ō38

Thumbnail / Enlargement button

ō39 ƈVoice memo / Up button ōōōō40 ƈPlay & Pause / Down button ōō41 ƈLeft / Right / Menu / OK button ō41 ƈE (Effect) button ōōōōōōō41 ƈDelete button ōōōōōōōō41

ƃSetting up the play back function

using the LCD monitor ōōōōō42 ƈStarting the slide show ōōōō44 ƈOn Screen Display information ō45 ƈRotating an image ōōōōōō45 ƈResize ōōōōōōōōōōō46 ƈProtecting images ōōōōōō46 ƈDeleting images ōōōōōōō47 ƈCopy To Card ōōōōōōōō47 ƈDPOF ōōōōōōōōōōō48 ƈDPOF : STANDARD ōōōōō48 ƈDPOF : Index ōōōōōōōō48 ƈDPOF : Print sizeōōōōōōō49 ƈPictBridge ōōōōōōōōōō49 ƈPictBridge : Picture Selection ōō50 ƈPictBridge : Print Setting ōōōō50 ƈPictBridge : Print ōōōōōōō51 ƈPictBridge : RESETōōōōōō52

ƃSetup menu ōōōōōōōōō52

ƈFile name ōōōōōōōōōō53 ƈAuto power off ōōōōōōōō54 ƈLanguage ōōōōōōōōōō54

ƈFormat ōōōōōōōōōōō54 ƈ

Setting up the Date / Time / Date type

ō55 ƈWorld Time ōōōōōōōōō55 ƈImprinting the recording date ōō55 ƈAuto Focus lamp ōōōōōōō55 ƈSound ōōōōōōōōōōō55 ƈ

Connecting an External Device (USB)

ō55 ƈSelecting Video out type ōōōō56 ƈLCD brightness ōōōōōōō56 ƈQuick view ōōōōōōōōō56 ƈInitialisation ōōōōōōōōō56

ƃSetting up the Mycam menu ōō57

ƈStart up image ōōōōōōōō57 ƈStart up sound ōōōōōōōō57 ƈShutter sound ōōōōōōōō57

ƃImportant notesōōōōōōōō58 ƃWarning indicator ōōōōōōō59 ƃ

Before contacting a service centre

ō60

ƃSpecifications ōōōōōōōō61

ƃSoftware Notes ōōōōōōōō63 ƃSystem Requirements ōōōōō63 ƃAbout the software ōōōōōō63 ƃ

Setting up the application software

ō64

ƃStarting PC mode ōōōōōōō65 ƃRemoving the removable diskōō67 ƃ

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

ō68

Using the USB Driver for MAC

ōōō68

Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE

ō68

ƃDigimax Masterōōōōōōōō69 ƃFAQ ōōōōōōōōōōōō72

PLAY

SETUP

SOFTWARE

RECORDING

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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.63)

Camera strapUser manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card / MMC

(see p.9)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.49)

PictBridge compatible

printer (see p.49)

Computer

(see p.65)

USB cable AV cable

External monitor

(see p.56)

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 ҮMinimum 64MB RAM Ү1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

ҮCD-ROM drive ҮDirectX 9.0 or later ҮUSB port

For Macintosh

ҮPower Mac G3 or later Ү Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.3 ҮMinimum 64MB RAM Ү110MB of available hard-disk space ҮUSB port ҮCD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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

CAUTION

< Included items >

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-0837)

Charger

(SBC-L5)

AC cord

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Identification of features

Flash

Microphone

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp

Lens

Front & Top

Power button

Speaker

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Identification of features

Back & Bottom

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

5 function button

M (Mode) button

+ / - button, Delete button

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Camera status lamp

Strap eyelet

Play mode button

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

E (Effects) button

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Bottom / 5-function button

Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button

Flash /

Left button

Menu / OK button

Self-timer / Right button

Macro / Down button Play & Pause button

ƈ Self-timer lamp

Icon Status Description

Blinking

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

For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.

Blinking - For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-

second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.

Blinking

ƈ Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

Power on

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

After taking a picture

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

While movie recording

The lamp blinks at a 0.25-second interval

While voice recording

The lamp blinks at a 0.25-second interval The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)

Transmitting Data with a PC

The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

The lamp is off

When the printer is printing

The lamp blinks

When the USB cable is inserted to a PC

When the USB cable is inserted to a printer

Memory card slot Battery holder

Battery chamber cover Battery chamber

Identification of features

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Identification of features

Connecting to a Power Source

Mode icon : Refer to page 12 for more information about the camera mode setting.

Model SLB-0837 Type Lithium Ion Capacity 860mAh Voltage 3.7V Charging time Approx. 170 MIN (Using the SBC-L5)

Battery life Number of images Recording time

Approx. 95 MIN Approx. 190 Approx. 84 MIN

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 ends every 1 shot. Using the flash every two times

Still image Movie

Based

the following shooting

conditions

Based

the following shooting

conditions

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

ƈ Number of images and battery life

ſThese figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting

conditions and may vary depending on the way of user’s usage.

Important information about battery usage

ƃ When the camera is not in use, turn off the camera power. ƃ Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.

The battery can lose power over time and may leak 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-0837) supplied with the camera.

ƈ SLB-0837 rechargeable battery Specification

MODE MOVIE CLIP

VOICE RECORDING

AUTO PROGRAM PLAY

ICON

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

TEXT

CLOSE UP

ICON

MODE SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

ICON -

MODE

SCENE

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Connecting to a Power Source

Inserting the memory card

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 (+ / -).

- 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.

Battery

status

Battery

indicator

The battery is

fully charged

Low battery capacity (Prepare to recharge or use spare battery)

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

monitor.

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 in the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃ Be sure to format the memory card (see p.54) if you are using a newly

purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.

Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.

Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.

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.

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.

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 [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.

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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).

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.

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

ƈ When using the 23MB 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.

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

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

Recorded image size

Super Fine Fine Normal

30FPS 15FPS

71221 - -

8 15 24 - -

11 19 32 - -

14 24 39 - -

23 36 50 - -

52 72 85 - -

111 133 138 - -

---About 1' 3" About 2' 2"

---About 3' 51" About 6' 52"

640

320

VGA

Movie

clip

Still

image

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LCD monitor indicator

[Image & Full Status]

ۇ ۆ

ۃہ ۂ

؊ ؉ڹ

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

No. Description Icons Page

4 Flash p.20~22

5 Self-timer p.22

6 Macro p.19~20

7 Metering p.35

8 Card inserted indicator -

9 Auto focus frame -

10 Camera shake warning p.16

11 Date / Time 2006.03.01 01:00 PM p.55

12 Exposure compensation p.31

13 White Balance p.30

14 ISO p.29

15 RGB RGB p.29

16 Sharpness p.35

17 Image quality p.34

Image size

p.34

Number of available shots remaining

12 p.10

Remaining time (Movie clip / Voice recording)

00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.10

20 Voice memo p.19

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate

p.17~18

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.9

3 Continuous shot AEB p.35

Recording mode

p.13~161

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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 recognition, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera modes are available.

ƃ Selecting the [MODE] menu

1. Insert the battery (p.9).

2. Insert the memory card (p.9). As this camera has a 23MB internal memory, it is not essential 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.

Use the Left / Right button to select the [MODE] menu.

7. Select [STILL & MOVIE] or [FULL] 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 51 for more information about using the [MODE SET] menu.

- [FULL] : Auto, Program, Movie clip and scene modes can be selected.

8. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear.

ƃ Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected

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

5. 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.

[Pressing the M (Mode) button]

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

MODE

STILL & MOVIE

FULL

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Changing the recording mode Starting the recording mode

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

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

5. 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 Up button]

Portrait

[Pressing the Left button]

[Mode selection menu]

AUTO

MOVIE

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

[Selecting the Scene mode]

Confirm:Mode/OK

ƈ How to use the Auto mode

Use this for shooting basic still images.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.12).

2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.13).

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.

[AUTO mode]

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

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Starting the recording mode

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. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.12).

2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.13).

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 : 640X480, 320X240 (user selectable)

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

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

ƈ Recording the movie clip without sound

You can record the movie clip without sound. 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 sound.

6. 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 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.

ƃ Using Successive Recording

Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode.

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

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

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

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

[Successive recording of a movie clip]

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ How to use the Program mode

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings and you can manually configure various functions.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.12).

2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.13).

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]

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. [SUNSET] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. [DAWN] ( ) : Daybreak scenes. [BACKLIGHT] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. [FIREWORKS] ( ) : Firework scenes. [BEACH&SNOW] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

ƈ How to use the Scene modes

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

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.12).

2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.13).

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.

[SCENE mode]

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Starting the recording mode

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

ƈ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )

A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows.

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 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.

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 memory capacity 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.

ƈ 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 15), fill-in flash (see page 21), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 31).

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

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

REC:Shutter EXIT:

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

ZOOM W / T button

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

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.

POWER button

ƃ Used for taking an image or recording voice in

the RECORDING mode.

ƃ 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.

ƃ 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.

Shutter button

ƃ If the menu is not displayed, this button works

as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

ƃ This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function.

Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.

ƃ 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.

[WIDE zoom]

[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

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ZOOM W / T button

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 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 scene mode, Children

mode,Text mode and two scene modes (Close up, Fireworks).

ƃ 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.

ƃ Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction. ƃ 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.

INFORMATION

[TELE zoom]

[Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

[Digital zoom 5.0X]

[TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

ƃ WIDE Zoom

Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from

the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.

Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the

ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

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

Macro ( ) / Down button

ƈ While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu.

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. Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode. (p.13)

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

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

4. 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.

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, press the DOWN button to move from the main

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

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

(Unit : cm)

ƃ When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will

occur. Take care not to shake the camera.

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

OFF mode.

INFORMATION

[Preparing for Voice Memo] [Recording Voice Memo]

Stop:Shutter

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

Mode

Focus Type

Auto macro

( ) Normal Macro ( ) Normal

Focus range

W : 5~Infinity T : 40~Infinity

W : 80~Infinity

T : 80~Infinity

W : 80~Infinity

T : 80~Infinity

W : 5~80

T : 40~80

Program ( )

Auto ( )

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Macro ( ) / Down button Flash ( ) / Left button

ƈ Available focusing method, by recording mode

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

To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

ƃ Using the Focus Lock

1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

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

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.

3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.

Focus lock

ƃ Flash range (Unit : m)

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. Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode. (p.13)

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

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

[Selecting the Auto flash]

OOO OXO XOX

SCENE

Mode

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Mode

OOOū XXūūO ū O

XXXXXOXXXXX

XXXXOXXXXXX

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.0 0.2 ~ 0.8 0.4 ~ 0.8 0.2 ~ 3.0 0.4 ~ 2.0

ISO

AUTO

Normal Macro

Auto macro

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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 available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according 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. 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 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.

Auto flash

Auto &

Red eye

reduction

Fill in flash

Slow synchro

Flash off

ƃ 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.

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

Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally less than 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

ƃ During the continuous shot, AEB 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 When taking an image in a poorly lit condition 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 atmospheric dust. It is not camera malfunction.

INFORMATION

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Flash ( ) / Left button

ƃ If you operate the Power button, Self-timer button, Shutter button or Play

mode button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

ƃ Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. ƃ In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work.

ƃ Available flash mode, by recording mode ƃ Selecting the self-timer

1. Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. (p.13)

2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10-second self-timer will work. Ү10SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval

of 10 seconds before the image is taken.

Ү2SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval

of 2 seconds before the image is taken.

ҮDouble 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 charging time.

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

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

makes the cursor shift to the right tab.

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

operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image.

INFORMATION

[Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer]

Self-timer ( ) / Right button

XXOXXXXXXXXXXO

XOOXOOXXXXXXXX

XXOXXXXXXXXOXX

XXOOXXXXXXXXXX

OOOOOOOOOOOXO X

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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 followings 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]

SIZE

2816X2112

2592X1944 2272X1704 2048X1536 1600X1200

1024X768

MENU / OK button M (Mode) button

[Auto mode] [Movie clip mode]

ƈ You can turn on the camera with this button.

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] : A recording mode selected in the [MODE SET] menu, Movie clip mode

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

ƃ How to use the mode button : In case of [STILL & MOVIE] and [AUTO] sub

[Pressing the M button]

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