Samsung Digimax L85 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 Manual

ENGLISH

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Instructions Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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

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

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

● Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to

use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

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

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

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

of their respective companies.

■ Use this camera in the following order

● 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.

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.73)

Take a picture. (p.14)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.76)

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

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.76)

Danger

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Caution

Warning

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

■ Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash

too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.

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

animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

•Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,

please consult a doctor immediately.

•There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

■ Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in

camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.

■ Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such

as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.

■ When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build

up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.

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 only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

■ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive

gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

■ Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it.

Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera

through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

■

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

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

■ Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury.

•Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

•Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.

•Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

■ Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of

time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

■ Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the

flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

■ Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.

After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image

and possibly causing camera malfunction.

■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

■ Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert

by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.

■Playing back a recorded voice 41

●LCD monitor Indicator

●

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

■Thumbnail/ Enlargement button

■Voice memo/ Up button

■Play & Pause/ Down button

■E (Effect) button

■Delete button

■Printer button

■Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button

■Remote control

●Setting up the play back function

using the LCD monitor

■Starting the slide show

■On Screen Display information

■Rotating an image

■Resize

■Protecting images

■Deleting images

■Copy To Card

■DPOF

■DPOF : Standard

■DPOF : Index

■DPOF : Print size

■PictBridge

■PictBridge : Picture Selection

■PictBridge : Print Setting

■PictBridge : Printing

■PictBridge : DPOF Printing

■PictBridge : Reset

●Setup menu

■File name

■Auto power off

■Language 60

■Formatting a memory

■

Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type

■World Time

■Imprinting the recording date

■Auto Focus lamp

■Sound

■

Connecting an External Device (USB)

■LCD brightness

■Selecting Video out type

■HDMI

■Quick view

■Initialisation

●Setting up the Mycam menu

■Start up image

■Start up sound

■Shutter sound

●Important notes

●Warning indicator

●

Before contacting a service centre

●Specifications

●Software Notes

●System Requirements

●About the software

●

Setting up the application software

●Starting PC mode

●Removing the removable disk

●

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

●Using the USB Driver for MAC

●

Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE

●Digimax Master

●Digimax Reader

●FAQ

●System chart

●Identification of features

■Front & Top

■Back & Bottom

■Bottom/ 5-function button

■Cradle (Optional)

■Self-timer lamp

■Camera Status Lamp

■Mode icon

●Connecting to a Power Source

■How to charge the rechargeable

battery (SLB-1237)

●Inserting the memory card

●

Instructions on how to use the memory card

●LCD monitor indicator

●Starting the recording mode

■How to use the AUTO mode

■How to use the PROGRAM mode 14

■How to use the AS mode

■

How to use the M (Manual) mode

■

How to use the Wide angle mode

■

How to use the Motion capture mode

■How to use the SCENE mode

■H

ow to use the MOVIE CLIP mode

■

Recording the movie clip without voice

■Pausing while recording a movie

clip (Successive Recording)

■

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

■

Pausing while recording a voice recording

●Things to Watch Out for When

Taking Pictures

●

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

■POWER button

■Shutter button

■ZOOM W/ T button

■

Voice recording/ Voice memo/ UP button

■Macro/ Down button

■Focus lock

■Flash/ Left button

■Self-timer/ Remote/ Right button

■MENU/ OK button

■ASM button

■E (Effect) button

■Special Effect : Colour

■

Special Effect : Preset focus frames

■

Special Effect : Composite shooting

■Special Effect : Photo Frame

■Movie Clip frame stabiliser

■+/ - button

●Using the LCD monitor to set the

camera settings

■How to use the menu

■Size

■Quality/ Frame rate

■Metering

■Auto Focus type

■Continuous shot

■Sharpness

■

OSD (On Screen Display) information

●Starting play mode

■Playing back a still image

■Playing back a movie clip

■Movie clip capture function

■On camera movie trimming

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Contents

READY

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.72)

Camera strap

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card/ MMC

(see p.11)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.53)

Cradle(SCC-S7)

Remote

control

AC Charger

PictBridge compatible

printer (see p.55)

Computer (see p.76)

USB cable

AV cable

HDMI cable

External monitor

(see p.63)

System Requirements

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

CAUTION

< Included items >

Rechargeable battery (SLB-1237)

For Windows

•PC with processor better than

Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)

•Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP

•Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB)

•200MB of available hard-disk space

(1GB recommended)

•USB port

•CD-ROM drive

•1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

•DirectX 9.0 or later

For Macintosh

•Power Mac G4 or later

•Mac OS 10.0 - 10.3

For playing back a movie clip : Mac OS

10.1 or later (MPlayer, VCL Media Player)

•Minimum 64MB RAM

•110MB of available hard-disk space

•USB port

•CD-ROM drive

Optional KIT

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Identification of features

Camera strap eyelet

Shutter button

Flash

Power button

Mode dial

Microphone

Lens/ Lens cover

Self-timer lamp/ Auto focus lamp

Remote control sensor

Speaker

Front & Top

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Identification of features

Back & Bottom

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

5 function button

E (Effect) button

ASM button

+/- button, DELETE button

Play mode button/ Printer button

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Camera status lamp

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

Remote control sensor

Camera strap eyelet

USB/

AV connection terminal

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Identification of features

Bottom/ 5-function button

Cradle (Optional)

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

and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 9, 55, 75-76)

Camera connection terminal

DC connection terminal

USB port

AV connection terminal

HDMI connection terminal

Battery chamber

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

● Top

● Back

Memory card slot

Battery holder

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Connecting to a Power Source

Identification of features

■ Self-timer lamp

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

Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

■SLB-1237 rechargeable battery Specification

Icon Status Description

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

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

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals before taking a picture A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. Pressing the shutter button of remote control will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.

Blinking

■ Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

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

Transmitting Data with a PC

The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns 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)

■ Mode icon : Refer to pages 14-18 for more information about the camera mode

setting.

MODE AUTO

PROGRAM

AS M WIDE

MOTION CAPTURE

MOVIE PLAY

Icon

NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN LANDSCAPE TEXT

Icon

MODE CLOSE UP SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH & SNOW

Icon

MODE

SCENE

When the AF

activates

When the USB cable

is inserted to a PC

Power on

When the USB cable is inserted to a printer

The lamp is off

After taking a picture

Model SLB-1237 Type Lithium Ion Capacity 1280mAh Voltage 3.7V

Approx. 210-240 MIN

Charging time (When the camera is turned off)

Connecting to a Power Source

■ Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-1237

Still image

Battery life Number of images Recording time

Approx. 150 MIN Approx. 300 Approx. 120 MIN

Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 8M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot

Based on

interval : 30Sec.

the

Changing the zoom position

following

between the Wide and the Tele

shooting

after every shot. Using the flash on

conditions

every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute.

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

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

Based on

the following shooting

conditions

INFORMATION

Important information about battery usage.

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

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

Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.

● Low temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery

and you may experience reduced battery life.

● Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.

● During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.

This is perfectly normal.

Movie

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

■ You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237) by using the cradle.

■ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1237)

● Charging with the cradle

● Charging with the camera

Charging LED

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《10》

Connecting to a Power Source

Inserting the memory card

■ 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)

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

■ 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.

■ Charging LED of the AC Adapter

● Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

● 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 more than 10 minutes before using the camera.

● 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.

● When you charge the battery with the cradle, you only can use Lithium Ion

battery pack (SLB-1237).

Charging LED

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking

● Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not

insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.

● 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.

● 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

Being discharged

(Using the AC adapter)

Orange coloured LED is on

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.60) if you are using a newly

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

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

removed.

● Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s

performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.

● The memory card is an electronic precision device.

Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

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

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

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

temperature.

● Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any

liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.

● Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.

● During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card

is warm. This is perfectly normal.

● Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.

To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.

● Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card

reader.

● If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may

become corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.

● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

● It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy

disks, hard disks, CD etc.

● If there is insufficient memory available

: A [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.

Wide angle

Normal

angle

Recorded image size

TIFF Super Fine Fine Normal

04814 04916 16 10 19 171222 19 17 29 2122135 3203346 8476882

20 102 116 131

171222 191629 2162644 3183151 5295082

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

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

When using MMC cards, please consult the instructions supplied with the cards.

The SD memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.

■ When using a 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.

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

The zoom button doesn't operate while recording movies.

5M 4M 3M 2M 1M

8M 7M 6M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M

VGA

Recorded image size

30FPS 15FPS 640 About 55'' About 1' 42'' 320 About 2' 56'' About 4' 39''

● 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

Movie

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LCD monitor indicator

[Image & Full Status]

② ③

⑤

④

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑯

⑮

⑬

⑭

⑱

⑰

⑳

⑲

⑫⑩ ⑪

 ①

■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and

selections.

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.10

Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed

F4.8, 1/60 p.14,15

Recording mode

p.14-18

No. Description Icons Page

4 Continuous shot p.37

5 Flash p.23-24

6 Self-timer p.24-26

7 Macro p.21-22

8 Metering p.36

9 Card inserted indicator -

10 Auto focus frame p.37

11 Camera shake warning p.18

12 Date/ Time 2006/03/01 01:00 PM p.61

13 Exposure compensation p.34

14 White Balance p.33

15 ISO p.32

16 RGB RGB p.32

17 Sharpness p.38

Image quality/ Frame rate

p.36

19 Image size p.35

Number of available shots remaining

6 p.12

Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)

00:01:00/ 01:00:00 p.12

21 Voice memo p.21

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate

p.19-20

《14》

Starting the recording mode

■ 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. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.35), quality (p.36), metering (p.36), continuous shooting (p.37) and special effects (p.27).

■ How to use the AS mode ( )

You can configure the aperture value or shutter speed.

1. Select the AS mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the ASM button to select the aperture value or the shutter speed. The selected menu will be turn to red colour.

3. Press the Up/Down button to change the aperture value (Aperture priority mode). Press the Left / Right button to change the shutter speed (Shutter priority mode).

4. Press the ASM button and the Aperture priority mode or the shutter priority mode will be selected. Press the shutter button to take an image.

■ How to use the AUTO mode ( )

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

[ AUTO mode ]

[ PROGRAM mode ]

[AS mode]

● If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down

half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.

INFORMATION

1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera has a 23MB internal memory, it is not essential to nsert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/ time before taking a picture.)

5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.

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

7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

《15》

Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the M (Manual) mode ( )

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

1. Select the M mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the ASM button and the aperture value or the shutter speed will turn to red. Up/ Down button : changes the aperture value. Left/ Right button : changes the shutter speed.

3. Press the ASM button and the M (Manual) mode or the shutter priority mode will be selected. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[M mode]

● Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background.

Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.

● High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the

object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect.

INFORMATION

■ How to use the Wide angle mode ( )

You can select the wide angle mode or normal angle mode by using this button

1. Select the Wide angle mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the Wide button and the screen size will be changed as shown.

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.

※ When you select the wide angle mode, sub menus of the [SIZE] menu are

changed. For details of the sub menu changes, refer to the table below.

Size 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M

Wide angle mode

3264X1632 2816X1408 2272X1136 2048X1024 1600X800

[Wide angle mode]

《16》

Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the Motion capture mode ( )

You can take 30 continuous images. (p.36) This is suitable mode for taking of fast moving objects in outdoor shooting. But, the image quality can be down.

1. Select the Motion capture mode by rotating the mode dial.

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

3. Press the shutter button to capture an image. While taking the images, the camera status lamp turns on.

[Motion capture mode]

■ How to use the SCENE mode ( )

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

1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.

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

[SCENE mode]

※ 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. [Firework] ( ) : Firework scenes. [Beach&Snow]( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snow scape scenes.

※Continuous images by using the Motion capture mode

● In the Motion capture mode, only the VGA(640X480) image size can be

selected.

● In the Motion capture mode, you can’t select the TIFF image quality.

● In the Motion capture mode, the shutter speed can be fixed according to the

shooting conditions (Indoor shot, In dark or shade place).

● The number of shot may vary according to the memory capacity.

INFORMATION

《17》

Starting the recording mode

■ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

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

● Using Successive Recording

1. Press the shutter button 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.

2. Press the Pause button to pause recording. 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]

Stop:Shutter REC: /



■ 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 MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. (Available recording time will display on the LCD monitor)

2. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.

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 allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. * Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240 (Selectable)

- File type : *.avi (MPEG-4)

■ 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 allows.

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

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

00:01:00

[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]

00:01:00

《18》

Starting the recording mode

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

■How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )

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

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 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.

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

■ Pressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]

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

camera settings.

■ When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,

the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.

■ Shooting against the light :

Please do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 23), spot metering (see page 36), or exposure compensation (see page 34).

■ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

■ Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

- If the subject is moving at high speed.

- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).

- When the surroundings are dark.

REC:Shutter EXIT:

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●Pausing while recording a voice recording

This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted recording, while recording a voice. Using this function, you can record your favorite voices into a voice recording file without having to create multiple voice recording files.

1. Press the shutter button and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

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

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

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

[Pausing the voice recording]

STOP:Shutter REC :

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

ZOOM W/ T button

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

● Used for turning the camera’s power on/ off.

● If there is no operation during the specified

time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 60 for more information about the auto power off function.

POWER button

● Used for taking an image or recording voice in

the RECORDING mode.

● In MOVIE CLIP mode :

Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

● In STILL IMAGE mode

Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data.

Shutter button

● If the menu is not displayed, this button works

as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

● This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 8X digital zoom function.

Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 40X.

● 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 (5X) 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 (8X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.

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[WIDE zoom] [TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 8X]

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

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ZOOM W / T button

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

to process. Allow time for this to take place.

● The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.

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

● To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the

maximum (5X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.

● The digital zoom can’t be activated in the Motion capture mode, [Night],

[Children], [Close up], [Text] and [Fireworks] scene modes.

● Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and

possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.

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

● When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera's moving

lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.

● You can operate the Wide and Tele zoom by using the remote control.

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[ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

[ Digital zoom 8X ] [ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

● WIDE Zoom

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

the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest 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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Macro( )/ Down button

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

■ 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 18 for more information about the voice recording.

● Recording a voice memo

1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of Movie clip and Motion capture modes.

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.

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

distance to record sound.

INFORMATION

■ While the menu is showing, press the 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.

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

(Unit : cm)

Mode

Focus Type

Auto macro

( )

Normal Normal Macro( )

Super Macro

( )

Focus range

W:10-Infinity

T:50-Infinity

W:80-Infinity T:80-Infinity

W:80-Infinity

T:80-Infinity

W:10-80

T:50-80

W: 1-10

(Wide only)

Program ( )

Auto ( )

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

occur. Take care not to shake the camera.

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

OFF mode.

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[Preparing for Voice Memo]5[Recording Voice Memo]

Stop:Shutter

[Auto macro ( )]

[Macro ( )]

[Super Macro ( )]

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Macro( )/ Down button Focus lock

■ Available focusing method, by recording mode

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

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Mode

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Super Macro

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Super Macro

Mode

Normal

Macro

Auto macro

Super Macro

Mode

SCENE

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∞∞O ∞ O

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■ To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus

lock function.

● 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 press the SHUTTER button.

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Flash ( )/ Left button

● 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 the camera until the second flash fires.

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

● Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is

normally within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

● During the continuous shot, AEB, Motion capture mode and movie clip

mode, the flash function will not operate.

● Take photographs within the flash range.

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

reflective.

● When taking an image in poorly lit conditions 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 malfuction.

INFORMATION

● Flash range

(Unit : m)

■ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,

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

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

the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.

● Selecting the flash mode

1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of Movie clip and Motion capture modes.

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.

Normal

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

0.8 - 3.0 0.8 - 2.5 0.2 - 0.8 0.5 - 0.8 0.2 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5

Macro

Auto macro

ISO

AUTO

[Selecting the Auto flash]

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Scene modes

Flash ( )/ Left button

● Available flash mode, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable)

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XOOX X OX

XXOOO OX

XXOX X OX

OOOO O OO

XXXXX XXXXXO

XOOXX XXXXXX

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OXXXX XXXXXX

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

makes the cursor shift to the right tab.

■ 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.

Menu tab Flash mode Description

● 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

Self-timer( )/ Remote ( )/ Right button

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● Selecting the self-timer

1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode.

2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A self-timer icon or remote control icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip and Motion capture mode, only the 10-second self-timer and remote modes will work.

- Selecting a self-timer

: When you press the Shutter button, the picture

will be taken after the specified time has elapsed and the self-timer function will be canceled.

- Selecting a remote mode

: Pressing the shutter button of remote control will allow an interval of 2

seconds before the image is taken. In the remote mode, the shutter button of the camera can’t be activated. After taking a picture, the remote mode will be maintained. But, pressing the Power button, Mode button, Play mode button and Self-timer button will cancel the remote mode.

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

[Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer]

● Description of Self-timer/ Remote mode

Icon Mode Description

Remote

10s

Double

You can take a picture by remote control instead of using the shutter button of the camera.

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

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

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

● Remote control range

When you take a picture by using the remote control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside about the remote control range.

[Shutter button on the

remote control]

Self-timer( )/ Remote ( )/ Right button

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MENU/ OK button

■ 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 for MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.

■ 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]

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Self-timer( )/ Remote ( )/ Right button

●Replacing battery for the remote control

Make sure the + polarity is toward the top and the - polarity is toward the bottom while installing battery for the remote control. Replace battery for the remote control in the local service centre. Use the CR 2025 3V battery.

●When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as

follows: 2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second

interval for 2 seconds.

10 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second interval

for the first 7 seconds. It blinks at 0.25 second interval for the remaining 3 seconds.

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

timer operation, the self-timer function is canceled.

●Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

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