Samsung EC-NV11ZBBA-US User 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

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.75)

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

Open Windows EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.76)

Take a picture. (p.18)

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 CDROM. (p.73)

ƈ Use this camera in the following order.

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 accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

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Instructions 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 before 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 this manual in a safe place. ƃ If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the

ƃ The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior

notice for upgrading the camera functions.

ƃ If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have,

servicing fees are charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country.

ƃ In some countries where this camera is not in market, servicings may not be

available.

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.

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera’s power

Check [Removable Disk]

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Danger Warning

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, let the camera 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. To do so 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.

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.

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Caution Contents

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

ƈ Leaking, overheating, or damaged 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. Otherwise the 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 when 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 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 Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert

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

ƈ Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near a camera case. Avoid leaving

magnetic strip cards near the case.

READY

ƃSystem chart ōōōōōōōōō5

ƃIdentification of features ōōōōō6

ƈFront & Topōōōōōōōōōō6

ƈBack & Bottom ōōōōōōōō7

ƈBottomōōōōōōōōōōōō8

ƈSelf-timer lamp ōōōōōōōō8

ƈCamera Status Lamp ōōōōō8

ƈMode dial ōōōōōōōōōō9

ƈMode iconōōōōōōōōōō10

ƃConnecting to a Power Source ō10

ƈHow to charge the rechargeable

battery (SLB-1137D) ōōōōō12

ƃInserting the memory card ōōō13

Instructions on using the memory card

ō13

When Using the Camera for the First

Time : Smart button

When Using the Camera for the First

Time : Setting up the Date / Time and

Language

ōōōōōōōōōō16

ƃLCD monitor indicator ōōōōō17

ƃStarting the recording mode ōō18

ƈHow to use the AUTO mode ōō18

How to use the PROGRAM mode

ō18

ƈHow to use the ASM mode

ƈHow to use the APERTURE

PRIORITY mode

ƈHow to use the SHUTTER

PRIORITY mode

ƈHow to use the MANUAL modeō19

ƈHow to use the ASR (Advanced

Shake Reduction) mode ōōōō20

How to use the SPECIAL EFFECT mode

ō20

ƈHow to use the SCENE mode ō20

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode

ō21

To record a movie clip without voice

ō21

Pausing while recording a movie clip

(Successive Recording)

ōōōōō21

ƈUsing Successive Recording ōō21

ƃThings to Watch Out for When

Taking Pictures ōōōōōōōō22

ƃUsing the camera buttons to set

the camera ōōōōōōōōō23

ƈPOWER button ōōōōōōō23

ƈShutter button ōōōōōōōō23

ƈZOOM W / T buttonōōōōōō24

ƃFace recognition(FR) button ōō25

RECORDING

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Contents

ƃUsing the LCD monitor to set the

camera ōōōōōōōōōōō26

ƈColor toneōōōōōōōōōō27

ƈBrightnessōōōōōōōōōō28

ƈSelecting focus type ōōōōō28

ƈFlash ōōōōōōōōōōōō30

ƈSize ōōōōōōōōōōōō31

ƈContinuous shot ōōōōōōō32

ƈMetering ōōōōōōōōōō32

ƈSharpness ōōōōōōōōō33

ƈEffectōōōōōōōōōōōō33

ƈQuality / Frame rateōōōōōō34

ƈSelf-timer / Remote control ōōō34

ƈVoice recording / Voice memo ō35

ƈExposure compensation ōōōō36

ƈISO ōōōōōōōōōōōō36

ƈWhite balance ōōōōōōōō37

ƈScene menuōōōōōōōōō38

ƈSpecial Effect : Photo Frame ōō38

ƈSpecial Effect : Motion GIF ōōō39

Special Effect : Composite shooting

ō39

ƈShutter Speed ōōōōōōōō40

ƈAperture Valueōōōōōōōō41

ƈPhoto Gallery modeōōōōōō41

ƃStarting play mode ōōōōōō44

ƈPlaying back a still image ōōō44

ƈPlaying back a movie clip ōōō44

ƈMovie clip capture function ōōō45

ƈOn camera movie trimming ōō45

ƈPlaying back a recorded voice ō45

ƈPlaying back a recorded

voice memo ōōōōōōōōō46

ƃLCD monitor indicator ōōōōō46

ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust

the camera ōōōōōōōōō47

ƈPlay mode buttonōōōōōōō47

ƈBACK button ōōōōōōōō47

Thumbnail / Enlargement button

ō47

ƈStarting the slide show ōōōō48

ƈProtecting images ōōōōōō49

ƈDeleting images ōōōōōōō50

ƈDPOF ōōōōōōōōōōō50

ƈDPOF : STANDARD ōōōōō51

ƈDPOF : Print sizeōōōōōōō51

ƈDPOF : Index ōōōōōōōō52

ƈRotating an image ōōōōōō52

ƈResize ōōōōōōōōōōō53

ƈTrimming ōōōōōōōōōō54

ƈEffectōōōōōōōōōōōō54

ƈMotion GIF ōōōōōōōōō55

ƈRed eye fix ōōōōōōōōō55

ƈPictBridge ōōōōōōōōōō56

ƃSetup menu ōōōōōōōōō58

ƈOSD set ōōōōōōōōōō60

ƈFile name ōōōōōōōōōō60

ƈLanguage ōōōōōōōōōō61

Setting up the Date / Time / Date type

ō61

ƈImprinting the recording date ōō61

ƈLCD brightness ōōōōōōō61

ƈAuto Focus lamp ōōōōōōō62

ƈAuto power off ōōōōōōōō62

ƈQuick view ōōōōōōōōō62

ƈStart up image ōōōōōōōō62

ƈSound Volume ōōōōōōōō63

ƈOperation Sound ōōōōōōō63

ƈStart up sound ōōōōōōōō63

ƈShutter sound ōōōōōōōō63

ƈFormatting a memory ōōōōō63

ƈDelete All ōōōōōōōōōō64

ƈCopy To Card ōōōōōōōō64

ƈSelecting Video out type ōōōō65

ƈInitialisation ōōōōōōōōō65

ƃImportant notesōōōōōōōō66

ƃWarning indicator ōōōōōōō67

Before contacting a service centre

ō68

ƃSpecifications ōōōōōōōō70

ƃSoftware Notes ōōōōōōōō72

ƃSystem Requirements ōōōōō72

ƃAbout the software ōōōōōō72

Setting up the application software

ō73

ƃStarting PC mode ōōōōōōō75

ƃRemoving the removable diskōō77

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

ō78

ƃUsing the USB Driver for MAC ō78

ƃRemoving the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE ōōōōōōōō78

ƃDigimax Masterōōōōōōōō79

ƃDigimax Biz Reader ōōōōōō81

ƃFAQ ōōōōōōōōōōōō84

SOFTWARE

SETUP

PLAY

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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

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.50)

Remote control

AC adapter (SAC-45) /

USB cable (SUC-C2)

PictBridge compatible printer

(see p.56)

Computer (see p.75)

AV cable

External monitor

(see p.65)

< Included items >

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-1137D)

Camera case

SD/SDHC memory card/

MMC (see p.14)

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Identification of features

Front & Top

ſ Instructions for the Built-in flash

-The flash opens automatically when you press the shutter button down half way.

- Do not open the flash by force. It may break the camera.

-Close the flash when you are not using it to prevent breakage.

Mode dial

Self-timer lamp

Remote control sensor

Auto focus lamp

Shutter button

Built-in flash

Lens/ Lens cover

Microphone

Power button

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Identification of features

Back & Bottom

Tripod socket

USB / AV connection terminal

LCD monitor

Camera status lamp

Eyelet for camera strap

Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

BACK button / FR button

Play mode button

Smart button

ƈ Self-timer lamp

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

Blinking

ƈ Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

After taking a picture

The lamp blinks while saving the image and then turns off when ready to take another picture

The lamp blinks

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

The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)

The lamp lights (The subject is in focus)

The lamp blinks

The lamp is off

The lamp blinks (The subject is not in focus)

While voice memo recording

When the USB cable is inserted to a PC

Transmitting Data with a PC

When the AF activates

When the USB cable is connected to a printer

When the printer is printing

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Identification of features

Bottom

ſ To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.

Battery holder

Battery chamberBattery chamber cover

Memory card slot

Battery cover lever

ƈ Mode dial

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera.

ƃ AUTO mode

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

ƃ PROGRAM mode

Selecting the program mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.

ƃ ASM mode

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

ƃ ASR mode

Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode. This mode will reduce camera shake and help you get a clearer image.

Identification of features

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ƃ SPECIAL EFFECT mode

It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode.

ƃ SCENE mode

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

ƈ Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-1137D

Battery life Number of images Recording time

Approx. 110 MIN Approx. 220 Approx. 100 MIN

Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 10M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval : 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using the flash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute.

Still image Movie

Based

on the following shooting

conditions

Based

on the following shooting

conditions

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

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

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

Identification of features

ƃ MOVIE CLIP mode

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

ƃ PHOTO GALLERY mode

The saved images can be reviewed with music or various effects in this mode.

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) supplied with the

camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

ƈ SLB-1137D rechargeable battery Specification

Model SLB-1137D Type Lithium Ion Capacity 1100mAh Voltage 3.7V

Charging time (When the camera is turned off)

About

150

Min.

ƈ Mode icon

MODE AUTO PROGRAM A S M

Icon

MODE ASR MOVIE PLAY

Icon

SCENE

NIGHT

PORTRAIT CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

BIZ

CLOSE UP

Icon

MODE TEXT SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

Icon

MODE

SPECIAL EFFECT PHOTO GALLERY

aConnecting to a Power Source

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 can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D) by using an SAC-45 KIT.

The SAC-45 consists of the AC adapter (SAC-45) and the USB cable (SUC-C2). When the AC adapter and the USB cable are assembled, it can be used as an AC cable.

ƃ Using the SAC-45 as an AC charger

: Insert the AC adapter into the USB connector.

When the AC adapter is inserted, it can be used as an AC charger.

ƃ Using the SAC-45 as an USB cable

: Remove the AC adapter from the USB connector.

You can transmit data with a PC (p.75) or charge the battery.

In the following cases, the battery may not be charged. ƃ When using the USB cable that was not supplied with this camera. Use the

supplied USB cable.

ƃ When using a USB hub. Connect the camera to the PC directly. ƃ When other USB devices are connected to the PC. Disconnect the other

USB devices.

ƃ When the USB is connected to the USB port located on the front of the

computer. Use the USB located on the back of the computer.

ƃ If the USB port of the PC doesn't meet the Power output standard (5V,

500mA), the camera may not be charged.

CAUTION

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aConnecting to a Power Source

ƈ Charging LED of the AC Adapter

Charging LED

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking

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

insert by force. It may cause damage to the cable or camera.

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

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

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

fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

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 more than 10 minutes before using the camera.

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

battery that has only been charged for a short time.

CAUTION

ƈ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-1137D)

ƃ Charging with the camera

Being discharged

(Using the AC adapter)

Orange coloured LED is on

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Charging LED

a a

Instructions on using the memory card

ƃ Be sure to format the memory card (see p.63) 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 its 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 it to any heavy impact.

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

magnetic fields, e.g. near loudspeakers 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.

Inserting the memory card

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.

Connecting to a Power Source

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ƈ Turn off the camera's power before inserting the memory card.

- Insert the memory card as shown.

- Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (Lens).

- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

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 (+ / -).

- Do not use force to open the battery chamber. This may damage the battery chamber cover.

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

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

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

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

The zoom button doesn't operate while recording movies.

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

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.

Instructions on using the memory card

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[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

ƈ When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as

follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

Recorded image size

Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS

49 94 136 - -

55 105 151 - -

65 124 177 - -

64 122 174 - -

87 163 228 - -

122 221 303 - -

419 617 733 - -

---00:12:42 00:20:51

---00:30:34 00:57:49

10M

9M P

7M W

640

320

Movie

Still

image

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When Using the Camera for the First Time : Smart button

ƈ Extending the menus : Press the extension menu button and more available

menus will display.

ſ The LCD monitor will be dark when some menus are selected. After selecting

the menu, the LCD monitor returns to the brightness set as before.

Pressing the

extension menu

button

ƈ This button is used for shifting the menu cursor to select or for confirming the

selected menu.

ƈ To select a sub menu, in some menus, touch the button and slide your finger to

the left / right.

[Selecting the main menu :

Touching the button]

SIZE

[Confirming the main menu :

Pressing the button]

[Confirming the sub menu :

Pressing the button]

[Selecting the sub menu :

Touching the button]

[e.g. : Selecting the shutter speed]

Slow

Fast

3648X2056

3136X2352

3648X2432

3648X2736

3648X2056

3136X2352

3648X2432

3648X2736

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When Using the Camera for the First Time : Setting up the Date / Time and Language

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

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

ƃ Setting up the language

1. Press the [Language] menu button.

2. Select a desired language by pressing the vertical

smart button.

ƃ Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Press the [Date&Time] menu button.

2. Select a desired date type by pressing the vertical smart button.

3. To change the date, select the [2007/02/01] menu and press the vertical smart button.

4. To select Year / Month / Day and Hour : Minute, press the horizontal smart button. To change the numbers, press the vertical smart button.

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

- English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA (MALAY / INDONESIAN), Arabic, Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Turkish.

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

INFORMATION

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH



Language

Date & Time

Exit:BACK

2007/02/01

yy/mm/dd

mm/dd/yy

dd/mm/yy

Off

Language

Date & Time

Exit:BACK

07 / 02 / 01 12 : 00

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

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LCD monitor indicator

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

p.14

Recording mode p.9~10

[Image & Full Status]

ۆۅ ۇ ؅ ؆ ؇

ںڽ ڼ ڻ

ۀ ہ ۂ ۃ ۄ

No. Description Icons Page

4 Card inserted indicator p.13

5 Battery p.13

7 Focus mode p.28~29

8 Flash

9 Image size p.31

10 Shooting mode p.32

11 Metering p.32

12 Sharpness p.33

13 Special Effect p.33

14 Image quality / Frame rate p.34

15 Self-timer p.34~35

Voice Recording / Without Sound

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p.35~36/p.21

17 Setup menu

18 Extension menu p.15

19 Exposure compensation p.36

20 ISO p.36

21 White Balance

22 Auto focus frame -

23 Face Recognition p.25~26

Optical / Digital Zoom bar /

Digital Zoom rate

p.58~59

p.30~31

p.37

p.24~25

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ƈ How to use the ASM mode ( )

ƃHow to select the A, S or M mode

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

2. Select the A, S or M mode by using the smart button.

ƈ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )

Selecting the program 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 horizontal smart button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.31), quality (p.34), metering (p.32) and continuous shooting (p.32).

ſ Refer to page 27-41 for more information

about the menus.

Starting the recording mode

ƈ How to use the AUTO mode ( )

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

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

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

INFORMATION

1. Insert the battery (p.13) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the memory card (p.13). As this camera has a 20MB 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. (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.

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Starting the recording mode

ƃ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( )

This mode will set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depending on the brightness of the subject.

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

2. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( ) by

using the smart button.

3. Set the desired shutter speed by using the

smart button. (p.40)

4. Point the camera towards the subject and

compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

5. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

ſ High Shutter speeds can 'freeze' a moving

object as if it was not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with a blurred or 'active' effect.

ƃ How to use the MANUAL mode ( )

The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter speed.

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

2. Select the MANUAL mode ( ) by using the smart button. (p.40~41)

3. Select the desired shutter speed and aperture value by using the smart button.

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

5. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

ƃ How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( )

This mode will set the aperture value for automatic exposure depends on the brightness of the object by automatic shutter speed setting in the camera.

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

2. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( ) by using the smart button.

3. Set the desired aperture value by using the smart button. (p.41)

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

5. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

ſ Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp

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

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ƈ How to use the SCENE mode ( )

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. Select the Scene mode by rotating the mode dial.

ſ Refer to page 38 for more information about

the menus.

ƈ How to use the SPECIAL EFFECT mode ( )

It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this mode. Select the Special Effect mode by rotating the mode dial.

ſ Refer to page 38~40 for more information

about the special effect menus.

ƈ How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction)

mode ( ) This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.

ƃ Things to watch out for using the ASR mode

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

2. If the lighting conditions are brighter than

fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR doesn’t activate.

3. If the subject is moving the final image captured

may be blurred.

4. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to

achieve a better result.

5. As the ASR uses the camera’s digital processor, images taken using the ASR

may take a little longer for the camera to process.

Starting the recording mode

[SCENE mode]

[SPECIAL EFFECT mode]

[ASR mode]

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Starting the recording mode

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

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 II button to pause recording. Press the II button again to resume the recording.

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

ƈ To record a movie clip without voice

1. Press the extension menu button.

2. Select the [VOICE] ƍ [OFF] menu.

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

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

2. 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)

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

OFF

[Successive recording of a

movie clip]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

ſ The maximum file size of continuous movie clip is 4GB. ſ If the recording time is over 6 hours, though the file size is not 4GB, the movie

is stopped and saved automatically.

ſ Before the file size is 4GB or the recording time is 6 hours, the movie can be

stopped and saved depending on the movie quality.

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

camera settings.

ƈ When either 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 into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 38), fill-in flash (see page 30), spot metering (see page 32), or exposure compensation (see page 36).

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

In some of the following 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.

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

ƈ Pressing the shutter button down half way.

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

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

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

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 62 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.

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ƃ 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.

ZOOM W / T button

ƃ If the menu is not displayed, this button works

as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

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

Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 25X.

ƃ TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button 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 (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.

Digital

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Face recognition(FR) buttonZOOM 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 If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice

will not recorded.

ƃ You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. ƃ To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at the

maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.

ƃ The digital zoom can’t be activated in the MOVIE CLIP, ASR, High Speed,

Motion Capture mode, [Night], [Children], [Biz], [Close up], [Text] and [Fireworks] scene modes.

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.

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

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3. Press the shutter button halfway. The focus frame turns to green when the

focus is activated.

4. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.

2. The size and position of the auto focus frame is

set at the face of the subject automatically.

ƈ Face recognition

This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. Selectable modes : Auto, Program, ASR, Effect(GIF), A/S/M, Scene(Portrait,

Children, Beach & Snow)

1. Press the FR (Face Recognition) button ( ) in

the selectable modes. The FR icon will be displayed on the screen left side.

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ƈ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions.

(O : Selectable, X : Not selectable, - : Partly selectable)

Face recognition(FR) button

Using the LCD monitor to set the camera

ƃ This function can detect up to 8 persons. ƃ When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on

the nearest person.

ƃ When the camera detect a target face, the white colour focus frame will

display over the target face and the gray colour focus frame will display over the rest faces(up to 7). Press the shutter button halfway down to focus the face and the white focus frame turns green.(Total 8)

ƃ Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure. ƃ In some conditions this function cannot work properly.

- When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden.

- When the person being taken does not look at the camera.

- Camera doesn't detect a face as the brightness is too dark or too bright.

- The distance between the camera and object are far.

ƃ The maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.1m (Wide). ƃ The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.

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