Samsung EC-S1050BDA-AS User Manual

ENGLISH

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.

《1》

Instructions Getting to know your camera

■ Use this camera in the following order.

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

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.86)

Take a picture. (p.15)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.89)

Check the camera’s power

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.90)

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 this manual in a safe place.

● 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.

● The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

● 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.

● In some countries where this camera is not in market, servicings may not be available.

 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.

《2》

Danger 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. 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.

■ 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 Contents

《3》

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. Otherwise the 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.

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

magnetic strip cards near the case.

■ Using an AC adapter that doesn't match with the camera specification may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable battery.

※ Available AC adapter :

Voltage: 3.3V, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter (Φ): 2.35

■ Before taking a picture, check the battery type set before (p.38). If the battery

type is not matched with the camera, the camera may not operate correctly.

READY

●System chart ………………………5

●Identification of features ……………6

■Front & Top…………………………6

■Back & Bottom ……………………7

■Bottom/ 5-function button …………8

■Self-timer lamp ……………………8

■Camera Status Lamp ……………8

■Mode icon …………………………9

●Connecting to a Power Source ……9

●Inserting the memory card ………10

●Instructions on how to use the memory card ………………………11

●When Using the Camera for the First Time …………………………13

●LCD monitor indicator ……………14

●Starting the recording mode ……15

■How to use the AUTO mode ……15

■

How to use the PROGRAM mode

…15

■How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode …………………15

■How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode …………………16

■How to use the MANUAL mode…16

■How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode …………16

■Wise Shot…………………………17

■How to use the SCENE mode …17

■Face recognition …………………18

■

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode

…19

■Recording the movie clip without voice ………………………………19

■Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) ……19

■Using Successive Recording ……19

■How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ……………20

●Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures ……………………20

●Using the camera buttons to set the camera ………………………21

■POWER button …………………21

■Shutter button ……………………21

■ZOOM W / T button………………22

■Voice recording / Voice memo / UP button …………………………23

■Macro / Down button ……………24

■Focus lock ………………………25

■Flash / Left button ………………26

■Self-timer / Right button …………28

■MENU / OK button ………………28

●Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings……………………29

RECORDING

SETUP

《4》

Contents

●How to use the menu ……………31

●Recording …………………………31

■Sharpness ………………………31

■Contrast …………………………31

■Auto Focus type …………………32

■OSD (On Screen Display) information ………………………32

●Sound ……………………………33

■Volume ……………………………33

■Start up sound ……………………33

■Shutter sound ……………………33

■Beep Sound ………………………33

■AF sound …………………………33

●Setup 1 ……………………………34

■File name …………………………34

■Language …………………………34

■

Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type…

■Imprinting the recording date ……35

■LCD brightness …………………35

■Auto Focus lamp …………………35

■Start up image ……………………35

●Setup 2 ……………………………36

■Quick view ………………………36

■Auto power off ……………………36

■LCD save …………………………36

■Selecting Video out type …………37

■Formatting a memory ……………37

■Initialisation ………………………38

■Selecting a battery type …………38

●E (Effect) button …………………38

●

Special Effect (E button) : Colour

…39

●Special Effect (E button) : Image editing………………………40

■Saturation …………………………40

●Special Effect (E button) : FUN …41

■Preset focus frames………………41

■Composite shooting………………42

■Photo Frame ……………………44

●+ / - button …………………………45

●Size ………………………………46

●Quality / Frame rate ………………46

●Metering……………………………47

●Continuous shot …………………47

●ISO…………………………………48

●White balance ……………………48

●Exposure compensation …………49

●Movie Clip frame stabiliser ………50

●Starting play mode ………………50

■Playing back a still image ………50

■Playing back a movie clip ………51

■How to capture the movie clip …51

■On camera movie trimming ……51

■Playing back a recorded voice …52

●LCD monitor Indicator ……………52

●Using the camera buttons to set the camera ………………………53

●Thumbnail / Enlargement button …53

●Voice memo / Up button …………54

●Play & Pause / Down button ……55

●

Special Effect (E button) : Resize

…56

●Special Effect (E button) : Rotating an image ………………57

●

Special Effect (E button) : Colour

…57

●Special Effect (E button) : Special Colour ……………………58

■Colour Filter ………………………58

■Colour mask………………………59

●Special Effect (E button) : Image editing………………………60

●Special Effect (E button) : FUN …61

■Cartoon……………………………61

■Preset focus frames ……………62

■Composite image…………………63

■Photo Frame ……………………65

■Sticker ……………………………66

●Delete button………………………67

●Printer button………………………68

●Left / Right / Menu / OK button …69

●Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor ……………69

●Starting the slide show ……………71

●Playback …………………………72

■Protecting images ………………72

■Deleting images …………………73

■DPOF ……………………………73

■Copy To Card ……………………75

■On Screen Display information …76

●PictBridge …………………………77

■PictBridge : Picture Selection ……78

■PictBridge : Print Setting …………78

■PictBridge : Reset ………………79

●Important notes……………………79

●Warning indicator …………………81

●

Before contacting a service centre

…81

●Specifications ……………………83

●Software Notes ……………………85

●System Requirements ……………85

●About the software ………………86

●

Setting up the application software

…86

●Starting PC mode …………………88

●Removing the removable disk……90

●

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

…91

●Using the USB Driver for MAC …91

●Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE ……………………92

●Digimax Master……………………92

●FAQ ………………………………95

SOFTWARE

PLAY

《5》

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.86)

Camera strap

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card / MMC

(see p.10)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.73)

Charger(SBC-N2)AC cord

PictBridge compatible

printer (see p.77)

Computer (see p.89)

External monitor

(see p. 37)

< Included items >

Rechargeable battery

(SNB-2512)

AA Alkaline

Batteries

USB cable

AV cable

《6》

Identification of features

Front & Top

Shutter button

Lens / Lens cover

Mode dial

Power button

Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp

Microphone

Flash

Speaker

DC input connection port

USB / AV connection terminal

《7》

Identification of features

Back & Bottom

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

E (Effects) button

Strap eyelet

5 function button

Play mode / Printer button

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

Camera status lamp

FR(Face Recognition) button

+ / - button, Delete button

《8》

■ Self-timer lamp

Icon Status Description

Blinking

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals before taking a picture For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.

■ Camera Status Lamp Status Description

When the AF activates

After taking a picture

While voice memo recording When the USB cable is inserted to a computer Transmitting Data with a PC When the USB cable is inserted to a printer When the printer is printing

The lamp is off

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

The lamp is on (The lamp will be turned off after recognising the camera)

The lamp blinks

The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)

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

The lamp blinks

Power on

Identification of features

Bottom/ 5-function button

Battery chamber

Battery chamber cover

Voice memo/ Voice Recording/ Up button

Flash/

Left button

Menu/ OK button

Self-timer/ Right button

Macro/ Down button Play & Pause button

Memory card slot

Connecting to a Power Source

《9》

Identification of features

■ We recommend using battery supplied with the camera. The available batteries

are listed below.

- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity)

- Rechargeable batteries : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)

■ SNB-2512 specification(optional)

■ Mode icon : Refer to page 15~20 for more information about the camera mode

setting.

Model SNB-2512 Type Ni-MH Capacity 2500mAh Voltage 1.2V x 2 Charging time Approximately 300 Minutes(Use for SBC-N2)

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.

● Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.

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

This is perfectly normal.

● It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions

● Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power.

INFORMATION

MODE AUTO PROGRAM A S M

Icon

MODE ASR MOVIE

VOICE RECORDING

PLAY -

Icon -

NIGHT

PORTRAIT CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE UP

TEXT

Icon

MODE SUNSET DAWN

BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS

BEACH & SNOW

Icon -

MODE

SCENE

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.

■ 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.

《10》

Connecting to a Power Source

Battery

status

Battery

indicator

The battery is

fully charged

Low battery

capacity (Prepare

to recharge

or use spare

battery)

Low battery

capacity

(Prepare to

recharge or use

spare battery)

Low battery

capacity

(Prepare to

recharge or use

spare battery)

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

Instructions on how to use the memory card

《11》

● 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.

● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.37) 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.

《12》

■ When using a 256MB MMC (Multi Media Card), 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.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

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

Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.

The SD/SDHC 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/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to 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.

● 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

Recorded image size Super Fine

Fine Normal

30FPS 20FPS 15FPS

48 94 109 - - -

53 104 151 - - -

67 128 197 - - -

95 183 269 - - -

142 269 363 - - -

459 744 868 - - -

----About10'54" About13'43"

About10'37" About12'09" About15'11"

---

About13'13" About17'01" About21'27"

---

About 36'36" About 47'21" About60'21"

*Movie

clip

Still

image

《13》

When Using the Camera for the First Time

■ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time.

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

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

● Setting up the date, time and date type

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

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button and press the OK button. RIGHT button : Selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/

HOUR/ MINUT/ DATE TYPE

LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor

is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position.

UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.

● Setting up the battery type

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

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the

UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button.

● Setting up the language

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

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button.

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

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

INFORMATION

Language

SETUP1

Battery type FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO

ENGLISH



Date&Time



Language

SETUP1

Battery Type Alkaline

Ni-MH



Date&Time



Language

SETUP1

Battery Type



07/02/01



12:00

YY/MM/DD



Date&Time



Back Set



Back Set



Back Set



《14》

LCD monitor indicator

[ Image & Full Status ]

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

No. Description Icons Page

Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed

F2.8, 1/30 p.15/16 3 Face Recognition p.18 4Flash p.27 5

Self-timer

p.28

Recording mode

p.9

No. Description Icons Page

Macro

p.24

Contrast

p.31

Sharpness

p.31

Auto focus frame

p.32

Camera shake warning

p.20

Date/ Time

2007/02/01 01:00 PM p.34

Exposure compensation

p.49

White Balance

p.48 14 ISO p.48 15 Continuous shot p.47 16

Metering

p.47 17

Image quality

p.46

Image size

p.46

Battery

p.10

Voice memo/ Without Sound

p.23/19

Number of available shots remaining

6 p.12

Card inserted indicator

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

Movie /

Voice recording time

00:00:00

p.22

p.12

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨ ⑩ ⑪

①   ⑳

⑫

⑬

⑭

⑮

⑯

⑰

⑱

⑲

《15》

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 + / - button to configure advanced

functions such as Image Size (p.46), Quality (p.46), Metering (p.47), Continuous shooting (p.47), ISO (p.48), White Balance (p.48), and Exposure Compensation (p.49).

■ How to use the AUTO mode ( ) Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.

[ AUTO mode ]

[ PROGRAM mode ]

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 48MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (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.

● 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

■ How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( )

1. Select the APERTURE PRIORITY Mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Set the aperture value by using the +/-, up/down button.

3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.

* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but

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

[APERTURE PRIORITY mode]

《16》

Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter speed.

1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode

dial.

2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter

speed and aperture value will display. Up / Down button : changes aperture value Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.

3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.

■ How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( )

1. Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY Mode by

rotating the mode dial.

2. Set the shutter speed by using the +/-, Left/Right

button.

3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.

* 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.

[SHUTTER PRIORITY mode]

● Things to watch out for using the ASR mode

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

2. If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR will not activate.

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

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

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

6. As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.

[ ASR mode ]

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

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

[MANUAL mode]

《17》

Starting the recording mode

■ Wise Shot 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the

Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode.

● How to use the Wise Shot

1. Select the ASR mode by rotating the mode dial and press the +/- button.

2. Select Drive menu tab by pressing the Up and Down button.

3. Select the Wise shot menu by pressing the Left and Right button. And then

press the OK button.

4. Press the Shutter button to capture images.

- Two images are captures sequentially.

● In the Wise shot, the shutter speed value shown on the LCD may be

different from the real shutter speed.

INFORMATION

■ 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] ( ) : To take a picture of a person. [Portrait] ( ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark

conditions.

[Children] ( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example,

children. [Landscape] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. [Close up] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants

and insects. [Text] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document. [Sunset] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. [Dawn] ( ) : Daybreak scenes.. [Backlight] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. [FIirework] ( ) : Firework scenes. [Beach&Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

《18》

Starting the recording mode

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.

■ 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 :

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

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

● This function can detect up to 9 persons.

● When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on

the nearest person.

● 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 8). Press the shutter button halfway down to focus the face and the white focus frame turns green.(Total 9)

● Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure.

● 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.

● The maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.7m (Wide).

● The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.

INFORMATION

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Starting the recording mode

■ 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. (The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and 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. 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 : 800x592, 720x480, 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)

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

※ 30 FPS cannot be used in 800x592 size. ※ The maximum file size of continuous movie clip is 2GB.

■ Recording the movie clip without voice

You can record the movie clip without voice.

1. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will

display on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is

recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice.

3. To stop the recording, press the shutter button

again.

[ MOVIE CLIP 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. 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.

00:00:12

00 : 00 : 18

[ Successive recording of a

movie clip ]

Stop Pause

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■ 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 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 17), fill-in flash (see page 27), spot metering (see page 47), or exposure compensation (see page 49).

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

■ Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )

A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10hour) 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 (max:10hour) 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.

Starting the recording mode

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

REC Exit

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

■ 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.

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

■ 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 36 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

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[ TELE zoom ]

[ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

[ Digital zoom 5X ]

[ 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

ZOOM W / T 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 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 25X.

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

[ WIDE zoom ]

[ TELE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 5X ]

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.

● If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice

will not recorded.

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

● The digital zoom can't be activated in the Nightscene, Children, Text, Close

up, Firework, ASR mode and Movie clip mode.

● 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.

● When the Zoom button is operating, take care not to touch the camera's

moving lens parts.

INFORMATION

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 20 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 mode.

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

[ Preparing for Voice Memo ]

Stop

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Macro ( ) / Down button

■ 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 Focus range

Mode

Focus Type Focus range

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

Auto

W:80

-Infinity

T:150

-Infinity

W:10

-Infinity

T:50

-Infinity

W:80

-Infinity

T:150

-Infinity

W:10~80

T:50~150

W:1~10

(Wide only)

W:1

-Infinity

T:50

-Infinity

Auto

macro

Normal

Macro

Super Macro

Manual

focus

Program

■ In the Program, A, S, M modes, you can change the aperture value and shutter speed by pressing this button.

●Manual Focus : Where the automatic focusing is not

available, for example, in very dark conditions, you can set the focus manually. Please be careful when using the manual focus as the picture can be blurred easily.

●How to use the Manual Focus

1. Press the Macro button three times. Then Manual Focus bar will be displayed.

2. Set the focal length by using the Up/ Down button. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

Up button : moves the point of focus further away Down button : moves the point of focus nearer

● 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.

INFORMATION

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■ Available focusing method, by recording mode

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

Macro ( ) / Down button

O OOOOOO X OOOOXO O XXXXOX O OOOOOX X OOOOX X

Mode

Normal

Macro Auto Macro Super Macro Manual focus

Normal

Macro Auto Macro Super Macro Manual focus

Mode

Normal

Macro Auto Macro Super Macro Manual focus

Mode

SCENE

OOO∞ XX XXXXOO XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

∞∞O ∞ O XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

Focus lock

■ 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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● 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, some scene modes (p.27) 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 ( ) / Left button

● 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 mode.

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 ]

Normal

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

0.8~3.0 1.5~2.5 0.2~0.8 0.5~1.5 0.2~3.0 0.5~2.5

Macro

Auto macro

ISO

AUTO

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Flash ( ) / Left button

Icon 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

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

Scene modes

XOOX X XX

XXOOOOX

XXOOX XX

OOOO O OO

XXXXXXXXXXO

XOOXXXX XXXX

XXXXXXXXOXX

OXXXXXX XXXX

OOOOOOOOXOX

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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.

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

operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

● Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.

● In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work.

INFORMATION

Pressing the

MENU button

[ Menu off ]

[ Menu on ]

Sharpness

Recording

Contrast

Normal



Normal



Auto Focus Center AF



OSD Info Full



Exit Move

MEMU

 

Self-timer ( ) / Right button

● 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 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.

•2SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an

interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.

•10SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an

interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.

•Double 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 charge time.

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

■ 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.

[ Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer ]

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Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings

■ You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.

※

The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:

- When another button is being operated.

- While image data is being processed.

- When there is no battery capacity.

■ The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings.

Mode Menu Sub menu

Camera working mode

Page

Soft+

Soft

Normal

Vivid

Vivid+

High

Normal

Low

Center AF

Multi AF

Auto Focus

Contrast

Sharpness

RECORDING

OSD Info

p.32

p.31

p.32

Basic

Full

Mode Menu Sub menu

Camera working mode

Page

Off

Low

Medium

High

Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3

Shutter Sound

Start Sound

Volume

Beep Sound

AF Sound

p.33

SOUND

Off

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