Samsung GX-1L User's Manual

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For Safe Use of Your Camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

ƃ Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
ƃ When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera

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

ƃ Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or

an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or

damages that may result from camera malfunction.

ƃ Keep the manual in a safe place.
Ҭ Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Ҭ All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result

in a minor or moderate injury.

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera

safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

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Danger

ƈ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or

severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

ƈ Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could

increase the risk of explosion.

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

and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter).
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.

Warning

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 When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may

result in permanent damage to your eyesight.

ƈ For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent

accidents e.g.:
ҮSwallowing batteries 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 Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction.

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

ƈ Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.
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 cameraŖs internal components and could
cause a fire.

ƈ When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. 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.

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Caution

ƈ Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.

ҮUse batteries with the correct specification for the camera.
ҮDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
ҮDo not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.

ƈ Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.

Batteries 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 If you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera.

After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter 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 The Lens is attached to the camera body. Do not drop or press the lens by force.

It may cause a camera malfunction.

ƈ Do not pull the lens by hand or do not rotate the zoom ring quickly. It may cause a camera

malfunction. Please be careful when using the lens.

ƈ Do not extract the external flash from the camera by force. It may cause damage to the top of the

camera.

ƃ Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause overheating or

explosion.

ƃ Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new

one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

ƃ The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and

the camera.

ƃ AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not disassemble the

battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

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Contents

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1

Danger 2

Warning 2

Caution 3

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3

Contents 4

Composition of the Operating Manual 8

Before Using Your Camera 11

ƃGX-1L Camera Characteristics 10

ƃChecking the Contents of the Package 11

ƃNames of Working Parts 12

ƈCamera 12

ƈLCD Monitor Indications 14

ƈViewfinder Indications 18

ƈLCD Panel Indications 20

Getting Started 23

ƃAttaching the Strap

22

ƃConnecting to a Power Source 23

ƈBatteries 24

ƈBattery Level Indicator 25

ƈApproximate Playback Time (new batteries) 25

ƈUsing the AC Adapter (Optional) 26

ƃUsing the memory card 27

ƃTurning the Camera On and Off 30

ƃInitial Settings 31

ƈSetting the Display Language 31

ƈSetting the Date and Time 33

ƃAttaching the Lens 35

ƃAdjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 37

Basic Operations

ƃBasic Shooting Operation 40

ƈHolding the Camera 40

ƈLetting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 41

ƃSelecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 45

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Contents

ƃUsing the Zoom Lens 48

ƃUsing the Built-in Flash 49

ƃOther Shooting Modes 53

ƈContinuous Shooting 53

ƈSelf-Timer Shooting 55

ƈRemote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) 59

ƈUsing Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62

ƃPlaying Back Still Pictures 63

ƈPlaying Back Images 63

ƈRotating Images 64

ƈEnlarging Playback Images 65

ƈNine-Image Display 66

ƈSlideshow 68

ƃConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70

ƃProcessing Images with Filters 71

ƃDeleting Images 73

ƈDeleting a Single Image 73

ƈDeleting All Images 74

ƈDeleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) 75

ƃProtecting Images 77

ƈProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 77

ƃSetting the Printing Service (DPOF) 79

ƈPrinting Single Images 79

ƈSettings for All Images 81

ƃPrinting Using PictBridge 83

ƈSetting [Transfer Mode] 84

ƈConnecting the Camera to the Printer 85

ƈPrinting Single Images 86

ƈPrinting All Images 88

ƈPrinting Images Using the DPOF Settings 90

ƈDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer 90

Menu Reference

ƃUsing the Button Functions 92

ƈCapture Mode 92

ƈPlayback Mode 94

ƃUsing the Menu 96

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Contents

ƈHow to Operate the Menu 96

ƈ[ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items 98

ƈ[ Playback] Menu Setting Items 98

ƈ[ Set-up] Menu Setting Items 99

ƈ[ Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items 100

ƃUsing the Fn Menu 102

ƈCapture Mode 102

ƈPlayback Mode 103

ƃUsing the Mode Dial 104

Function Reference

ƃSetting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 108

ƈSetting the Image Tone 108

ƈSetting the Recorded Pixels 109

ƈSetting the Quality Level 110

ƈSetting the Saturation/ Sharpness/ Contrast 111

ƈSetting the White Balance 112

ƈSetting the Sensitivity 115

ƈSetting the Color Space 117

ƃFocusing 118

ƈUsing the Autofocus 118

ƈSetting the AF Mode 121

ƈSetting the Focusing Area 122

ƈFixing the Focus (Focus Lock) 123

ƈAdjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) 125

ƃSetting the Exposure 127

ƈEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 127

ƈSelecting the Metering Method 129

ƈChanging the Exposure Mode 131

ƈSetting the Exposure 140

ƈChanging the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) 142

ƃChecking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 145

ƃUsing the Built-in Flash 148

ƈCompensating Flash Output 148

ƈAllowing Shooting while Charging Flash 149

ƈFlash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 149

ƈDistance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 151

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Contents

ƃUsing an External Flash (Optional) 153

ƃSettings During Playback 158

ƈChanging Playback Display Method 158

ƈSetting the Slideshow Display Interval 159

ƃCamera Settings 160

ƈFormatting the SD Memory Card 160

ƈTurning the Beep On and Off 161

ƈChanging the Date and Time and the Display Style 161

ƈSetting the World Time 162

ƈSetting the Display Language 165

ƈTurning the Guide Display On and Off 165

ƈAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 166

ƈSelecting the Video Output Format 166

ƈSetting Auto Power Off 167

ƈResetting the File Number 168

ƈ

Displaying Histogram and Bright Portion

169

ƃResetting to Default Settings 170

ƈResetting Rec. Mode/ Playback/ Set-up Menu 170

ƈResetting the Custom Function Menu 171

Software information

ƃSoftware Notes 174

ƃAbout the software 175

ƃSetting up the application software 176

ƃStarting PC mode 177

ƃRemovable Disk 178

ƃRemoving the removable disk 180

ƃDigimax Master 182

Appendix

ƃDefault Settings 190

ƃCleaning the CCD 194

ƃOptional Accessories 196

ƃError Messages 198

ƃTroubleshooting 200

ƃMain Specifications 204

ƃGlossary

206

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Composition of the Operating Manual

This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1. Before Using Your Camera

Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2. Getting Started

Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow
the instructions.

3. Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing.

4. Menu Reference

Explains the functions of GX-1L by buttons and menus.

5. Function Reference

Introduces functions to further enhance your GX-1L experience.

6. Software information

Explains software installation and how to use the program.

7. Appendix

Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.

Check the package contents and names of working parts before use.

GX-1L Camera Characteristics 10

Checking the Contents of the Package 11

Names of Working Parts 12

1

Before Using Your Camera

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GX-1L Camera Characteristics

ƃ Features a 23.5x15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic

range.

ƃ Uses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries.
ƃ Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is

achieved.

ƃ Features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for

high-precision viewing performance.

ƃ Concepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts of the camera.

The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.

The captured area (view angle) will differ between the GX-1L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the
same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD

35 mm film : 36x24 mm
GX-1L CCD : 23.5x15.7 mm

Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be
approximately 1.5 times longer than that of GX-1L. To obtain a focal length framing the same area,
divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.

Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera

150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the GX-1L.

Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with GX-1L by 1.5 to determine the focal length
for 35 mm cameras.

Example) If 300 mm lens is used with GX-1L

300x1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
Check that all accessories are included.

Hot shoe cover

(Installed on camera)

Eyecup

(Installed on camera)

Viewfinder cap

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

USB cable

I-USB17

Video cable

I-VC28

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW43

Strap

O-ST10

AA Alkaline batteries*

(four)

Operating Manual

(this manual)

* The batteries packaged with the camera are for checking the camera's functionality.

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Names of Working Parts

Shutter release button

button

button

button

button

Lens mount index

Tripod socket

Mirror

Focus mode
lever

AF coupler

Lens information contactsLens unlock button

Self-Timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Battery cover

button

button

/

button

Four-way controller

e-dial

Main switch

Camera

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Names of Working Parts

button

Built-in flash

Hot shoe

Card cover

LCD panel

Diopter adjustment
lever

button

Card access lamp

Card cover
unlock lever

Viewfinder

Mode dial

Strap lug

LCD monitor

USB/ Video

terminal

DC input terminal

Terminal cover

Cable switch

terminal

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Names of Working Parts

ƈ The following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending

on the status of the camera.

ƈ Guides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode.

1. Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.49)

2. Drive mode (p.102)

3. AE metering (p.129)

4. AF mode (p.118)

5. Focusing area (p.122)

6. White balance (p.112)

7. Sensitivity (p.115)

8. Shooting mode, Scene mode (p.104)

9. World time warning display (p.162)

10. Date and time (p.161)

* Indicators 3,5,6 and 7 only appear when the setting

other than the default setting is selected. 9 only appears
when World Time is On ( ).

12 : 3012 : 30

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2006 / / 0106062006 / / 01

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8

10

23 5467

9

AF.SAF.S

LCD monitor

While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial

ƃ Select [Off] for [Guide display] in [ Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.165)

INFORMATION

LCD Monitor Indications

Night Scene

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Names of Working Parts

Capture Mode

ƈ Press the button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor

for 15 seconds.

1. AF mode (p.118)

2. Mode dial position (p.104)

3. AE metering (p.129)

4. Flash mode (p.49)

5. Drive mode (p.102)

6. Auto bracket (p.144)

7. ISO sensitivity (p.115)

8. Image tone (p.108)

9. Quality level (p.110)

10. Recorded pixels (p.109)

11. Color space (p.117)

12. White balance (p.112)

13. Date and time (p.161)

14. Focusing area (p.122)

15. Saturation (p.111)

16. Sharpness (p.111)

17. Contrast (p.111)

18. Lens focal length

19. SCN mode (Only displayed in Scene
mode.)

ƃ Detailed Information

ƃ Explanation of Set Mode Dial

- Press the four-way controller (Ȟ) to view explanation of set mode dial.

Detailed Info Detailed Info

Detailed Info

Night Scene

Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, tripod, etc. to
prevent shaking

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Names of Working Parts

Playback Mode

ƈ The camera switches screen displays every time you press button during playback.

ƃ Detailed Information

1. Captured images

2. Rotate icon (p.64)

3. Image folder number and file number
(p.167, 168)

4. Protect icon (p.77)

5. AF mode (p.121)

6. Focusing area (p.122)

7. Shutter speed (p.133)

8. Aperture (p.135)

9. EV compensation (p.140)

10. Saturation (p.111)

11. Shooting mode (p.104)

12. AE metering (p.129)

13. Flash mode (p.49)

14. Drive mode (p.102)

15. Auto bracket (p.144)

16. Sharpness (p.111)

17. ISO sensitivity (p.113)

18. Image tone (p.106)

19. Contrast (p.111)

20. Quality level (p.110)

21. Recorded pixels (p.109)

22. Color space (p.117)

23. Lens focal length

24. White balance (p.112)

25. Captured date and time (p.161)

26. SCN mode (Only displayed in Scene
mode.)

ƃ You can change the information initially displayed by pressing the button. (p.158)

INFORMATION

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Names of Working Parts

ƃ Histogram Display

1. Capture quality (Image file type)

2. Image folder number and file number (p.167, 168)

3. Protect icon (p.77)

4. Histogram

ƃ Areas where blooming occurred blink if [Bright Portion] warning is on.
ƃ Press the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display

position up or down.

INFORMATION

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Names of Working Parts

1. Autofocus frame (p.37)

2. Spot metering frame (p.129)

3. Flash status (p.49)
Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set.

4. ISO sensitivity warning
Appears when warning value is exceeded.

5. Continuous mode
Appears when [AF Mode] in the [ Rec. Mode] is set to (Continuous mode).

6. Auto Scene mode icon (p.45)
Icon for Auto Scene mode in use appears.

Night Scene Portrait, Moving Object, Macro, Landscape, Portrait, mode

in

7. Focus indicator (p.42)
Appears when image is focused.

8. Shutter speed (p.133)
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e­dial).

9. Aperture (p.135)
Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).

10. EV compensation (p.140)

Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
Blinks slowly when compensating flash output.
Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output.
Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown.

1

3

4 5

12 13 14

67 8 91011

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Viewfinder Indications

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Names of Working Parts

11. Number of recordable images/ EV compensation
Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting.
Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100)
EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.132)
The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is . (p.137)

12. Manual focus (p.125)
Appears when focus mode is .

13. SCN mode icon
Appears when taking pictures in SCN mode.

14. AE lock indicator (p.141)
Appears during AE lock.

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Names of Working Parts

1

3

4

2

9

8

7

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1. Shutter speed (p.133)

2. Aperture (p.135)

3. Flash mode (p.49)
: Built-in flash is ready

(when blinking, flash should be used)
: Flash off
: Auto discharge
: Red-eye reduction flash on

4. Drive mode (p.102)
: Single frame shooting
: Continuous shooting
: Self-Timer shooting
: Remote control shooting

5. Focusing area (p.122)
No indicator : Auto

: Spot

6. AE metering (p.129)
No indicator : Multi-segment metering

: Center-weighted metering
: Spot metering

7. Auto bracketing (p.144)

8. White balance (p.112)
(Not displayed when set to Auto)

9. Battery level (p.25)

10. EV compensation (p.140)

11. Number of recordable images/

EV compensation value/ PC (Pb)
(PC=Personal Computer (mass storage),
Pb=PictBridge)

ƈ The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera.

LCD Panel Indications

This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to
read it and follow the instructions.

Attaching the Strap 22

Connecting to a Power Source

23

Inserting/ Removing the SD Memory Card 27

Turning the Camera On and Off 30

Initial Settings 31

Attaching the Lens 35

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 37

2

Getting Started

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Attaching the Strap

1. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure on
the inside of the clasp.

2. Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the
camera, then secure on the inside of the clasp.

ƃ CR-V3, AA lithium batteries and AA alkaline batteries are not rechargeable.
ƃ Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries while the power is on.
ƃ Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while. The batteries may leak.
ƃ If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries after a long while,

follow the procedure for ŗSetting the Date and Time”.

ƃ Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted incorrectly may cause a camera breakdown. Wipe the

electrodes of the batteries before inserting.

ƃ Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a

new one.

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ Insert batteries into the camera. Use two CR-V3 or four AA Ni-MH batteries, AA lithium batteries, or

AA alkaline batteries.

1. Push and hold the battery cover unlock lever as shown in the

illustration (ڹ), and slide the battery cover toward the lens (ں),
and then flip open.

2. Insert the batteries according to the + / - indicators in the
battery chamber.

This camera is packaged with AA alkaline batteries for checking the camera’s functionality but some
other kinds of batteries are also compatible. Refer to “Batteries” (p.24) for details on compatible
batteries and when to use them.

Inserting the Batteries

INFORMATION

1

2

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Connecting to a Power Source

3. Press down on the batteries with the battery cover (ڹ) and
slide it as shown in the illustration (ں) to close.

ƈ You can use four kinds of batteries with your camera. Battery performance differs by type.

Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.

CR-V3 The CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient when traveling.

AA lithium batteries Recommended in cold climates.

AA Ni-MH
rechargeable
batteries

AA alkaline batteries

These are rechargeable and are economical.

Provided with the camera. These are easily obtainable when your usual
batteries run out but they may not support all the camera functions under
certain conditions. We do not recommend their use except in emergencies
and checking the camera's functionality.

1

2

ƃ Check the battery orientation if the camera does not operate properly after replacing the batteries.

INFORMATION

ƃ Oxyride batteries and rechargeable CR-V3 batteries may cause malfunctions due to their voltage

characteristics so their use is not recommended.

INFORMATION

Batteries

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the displayed on the LCD panel.

ƈ The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA

standards and the playback time is based on SAMSUNG measuring conditions. Some deviation from
the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

Battery Level Indicator

Approximate Playback Time (new batteries)

lit : Battery is full.

Ɛ

lit : Battery is running low.

Ɛ

lit : Battery is almost empty.

Ɛ

blink : The camera turns off after displaying a message.

ƃ Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the

camera in cold climates, have extra batteries on hand and keep them warm in your pocket.
Battery performance will return to normal when returned to room temperature.

ƃ AA alkaline batteries may not support all the camera functions. We do not recommend their use

except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

ƃ Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas, taking pictures in cold climates, or when you

will be taking a lot of pictures.

INFORMATION

1,500 minutes 900 minutes 650 minutes 950 minutes

800 minutes 540 minutes 400 minutes 520 minutes

310 minutes 200 minutes 130 minutes 490 minutes

Normal

recording

Batteries

AA Alkaline Batteries

AA rechargeable batteries

(NiMH)

CR-V3

Playback

time

Flash photography

50% use

100% use

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 (optional) when using the LCD monitor for a long time

or when connecting to your PC.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover.

2. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

3. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.

4. Plug the AC cord into the power outlet.

ƃ Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
ƃ Make sure connections are secure between the camera, AC adapter, AC plug cord terminal and

the power outlet. SD Memory Card and data will be corrupted if disconnected while camera is
recording or reading data.

ƃ Be sure to read the AC adapter D-AC10 operating manual when using the AC adapter.
ƃ The rechargeable batteries in your camera will not charge when connected to the AC adapter.

INFORMATION

Using the AC Adapter (Optional)

1

2

3

4

ƈ AC adapter (D-AC10, optional) for PENTAX DSLR camera can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR

camera.

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Using the memory card

ƈ Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card. Make sure the camera is turned off before

inserting or removing the SD Memory Card (market product).

ƃ Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is lit.
ƃ Format new SD Memory Card. Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras.

Refer to “Formatting the SD Memory Card” (p.160) for details on formatting.

INFORMATION

Inserting/ Removing the SD Memory Card

1. Press the card cover unlock lever in the indicated direction.
Card cover opens.

2. Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label
toward the LCD monitor.

3. Close the card cover.

4. Push the SD Memory Card in once to remove.

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Using the memory card

ƃ The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.

Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting
recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the
card.

ƃ Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card

immediately after using the camera because the card may be hot.

ƃ Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while

data is being saved to the card, images are being played back, or the camera is connected to a
computer with the USB cable. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

ƃ Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store

away from high temperatures.

ƃ Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting. The card may be damaged beyond use.
ƃ Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances.

Samsung Camera does not accept any liability for data that is deleted if
(1) the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
(3) the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or

accessed.

ƃ The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card

may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

ƃ Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
ƃ Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in

temperature or to condensation.

ƃ For information on compatible SD Memory Card, visit the Samsung Camera website or contact your

nearest Samsung Camera customer service center.

ƃ Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras.

ȵ Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.160)

ƃ If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD memory card you should ensure that the data

on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive

information. Please note that formatting the SD card will not necessarily delete the data so that it

cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. There are off the shelf secure data

deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any case the data on

your SD memory card should be managed at your own risk.

Write-protect

switch

Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card

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Using the memory card

ƈ Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of pictures according to

how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Pictures with larger recorded size or the more are clearer when printed.
The number of pictures that can be taken (the number of pictures that can be recorded on an SD
Memory Card) becomes less with larger file sizes.
The quality of the captured photo or printed picture depends on the quality level, exposure control,
resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the
required number of pixels. For example, to print in postcard size, (1536Ŧ1024) is adequate.
Set the appropriate recorded size and quality level depending on purpose.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for images on the [ Rec. Mode]
menu.

Ҹ Setting the Recorded Pixels (p.109)
Ҹ Setting the Quality Level (p.110)

- The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a
128 MB SD Memory Card.

- The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD
Memory Card, etc.

ƃ Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Image Storage Capacity

Recorded Pixels and Quality Level

11 - - -

-3570117

-5196159

- 105 171 267

(3008x2008)

(3008x2000)

(2400x1600)

(1536x1024)

Recorded Pixels

Quality Level

RAW

Best Better Good

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Turning the Camera On and Off

ƈ Move the main switch to [ON] position.

The camera will turn on.
Move the main switch to [OFF] position to turn off the camera.

ƃ Always turn the camera off when not in use.
ƃ The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period

of time. (Default setting is 1 minute) (p.167)

INFORMATION

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Initial Settings

ƈ The first time the camera is turned on after purchasing, the “Initial Settings” screen appears on the

LCD monitor. Follow the procedure below to set the language displayed on the LCD monitor and the
current date and time.
Once setting is done, these will not need to be set again when turning your camera on.

ƈ You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the

following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese
(traditional/ simplified) and Portuguese.

1. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

2. Use the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to select your applicable

language.
The default setting is English.

3. Press the button.

Setting the Display Language

Initial Settings

Language

English

New York

DST

Cancel OK

OK

Language

English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Svenska

Nederlands

ጥጥૹૹ࿴࿴

Português

ŝ32Ş

Initial Settings

4. Press the four-way controller (ƌ).

The cursor moves to [ ].

5. Press the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select the city.

6. Press the four-way controller (ƌ).

The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time).

7. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select (On) or (Off).

8. Press the button.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.

When an Incorrect Language is Set

Follow the procedure below to display the screen for setting the language, and go to Step 2 on p.31
to set the language again.

1. Turn the camera off and turn it on again.

2. Press the button.

3. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ) twice.

4. Press the four-way controller (ƌ) five times.

5. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ) once.
The screen for setting the language will be displayed.

OK

OK

Initial Settings

Language English

New York

DST

Cancel OK

Initial Settings

Language English

New York

DST

Cancel

OK

ŝ33Ş

Initial Settings

1. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to choose the date style.

3. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

The frame moves to [24h].

4. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select 24h (24 hour

display) or 12h (12-hour display).

5. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6. Press the four-way controller (ƌ).

The frame moves to [Date].

ƈ Set the current date and time and the display style.

OK

24h

2006/0101 /

00 : 00

24h

00 : 00

OK

2006/0101 /

Setting the Date and Time

Date Adjust

Date Style

mm/dd/yy

Date

Time

Time

Cancel

OK

Date Adjust

Date Style

mm/dd/yy

Date

Cancel OK

ŝ34Ş

Initial Settings

7. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).
The frame moves to the month.

8. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm depending on the time.

9. Press the button.
The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the
screen will return to the [ Set-up] menu.
Press the button again.

24h

00 : 00

2006/0101 /

OK

ƃ You can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode during initial settings by

pressing the button. In this case, the Initial Settings screen will appear again the next time
you turn the camera on.

ƃ When you finish the settings and press the button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.

To set the exact time, press the button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0
seconds.

ƃ

You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations. (p.161, p.165)

INFORMATION

Date Adjust

Date Style

mm/dd/yy

Date

Time

Cancel

OK

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Attaching the Lens

ƈ Only D-XENON lens can be used with this camera.

1. Check that the camera is off.

2. Remove the body mount cover (ڹ) and lens mount cover (ں).

Be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing
upward to damage.

3. Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by
turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
After attaching, check that the lens is secure. Also check that
the red dots of the lens are on top and attachment portion does
not move sideways.

ƃ Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement.

INFORMATION

1

2

ŝ36Ş

Attaching the Lens

4. Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions
inward.

To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button (ڻ) and
turn the lens counterclockwise.

ƃ The body mount cover (ڹ) is a cover to prevent damage during shipping.
ƃ We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from

the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

ƃ The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler.

Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system.
Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth.

INFORMATION

3

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

ƈ Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.

If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter adjustment lever sideways.
You can slide the diopter from -2.5m-1to +1.5m-1.

1. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera at a well-lit
scene. Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused.

AF Frame

ƃ Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera

leaves the factory. Diopter adjustment is available with the
eyecup attached. However, adjustment is easier with the
eyecup removed as shown above. To remove the eyecup,
pull one side of the Eyecup out and toward you as shown on
the right.

ƃ If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly even if you

set the diopter adjustment lever, use the diopter correction
lens adapter (optional). However, the eyecup must be removed.

INFORMATION

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MEMO

This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by setting mode dial to Scene mode(Auto
Scene or Portrait mode - Flash OFF mode) and mode to ensure success.
For information about advanced functions and settings for taking pictures, refer to chapter 4 and
onward.

Basic Shooting Operation 40

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 45

Using the Zoom Lens 48

Using the Built-in Flash 49

Other Shooting Modes 53

Playing Back Still Pictures 63

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70

Processing Images with Filters 71

Deleting Images 73

Protecting Images 77

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 79

Printing Using PictBridge 83

3

Basic Operations

ŝ40Ş

Basic Shooting Operation

ƈ How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.

- Hold the camera firmly with both hands.

- Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.

[ Horizontal position ] [ Vertical position ]

ƃ To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree,

or wall. Always use the shortest practical shutter speed for hand-held shots, especially when
using Zoom or Telephoto lenses.

ƃ Although there are individual differences among photographers, the slowest recommended

shutter speed for a handheld camera is generally 1/(focal lengthx1.5). For example, it is 1/75 of a
second for a focal length of 50 mm and 1/150 of a second for 100 mm. A tripod should be used
for shutter speeds slower than this.

ƃ When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens

is recommended to avoid camera shake.

INFORMATION

Holding the Camera

ŝ41Ş

ƈ How to set the camera so it will choose the optimum settings based on the subject lighting, distance

and motion.

1. Set the mode dial to .
The camera will select the optimal capturing mode for the
subject.

- Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes

(p.45)

2. Set the focus mode lever to .
Autofocus mode is set. (p.118)

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings

Basic Shooting Operation

ŝ42Ş

Basic Shooting Operation

3. Turn the zoom ring to select the size of the subject.

- Using the Zoom Lens (p.48)

5. Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

4. Position the subject inside the autofocus frame and press the
shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.
The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the
subject is in focus.
The flash pops up automatically when necessary (manually
lift the flash when Flash mode is not set to [Auto]).

- Operating the shutter release button (p.43)

- Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects (p.44)

- Using the Built-in Flash (p.49)
ſ You can preview the image in the LCD monitor and check

the composition, exposure, and focus before taking the
picture. (p.145)

Focus indicator

ŝ43Ş

Basic Shooting Operation

6. Review captured images on the LCD monitor.
Image displays for 1 second on the LCD monitor after
capturing (Instant Review.)
You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing
the button.

- Setting the Display Time (p.168)

- Deleting Images (p.73)

- Displaying Bright Portion Warning (p.169)

- Histogram Display (p.169)

DeleteDelete

ƈ The shutter release button has two positions.

Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the
autofocus system operates. Pressing it fully (second position) takes the picture.

Not pressed Pressed halfway

(first position)

Pressed fully

(second position)

Operating the shutter release button

ƃ Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake.
ƃ Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is.
ƃ The viewfinder indicators stay on while shutter release button is pressed. The indications stay on

for about 10 seconds (default setting) after the button is released.

INFORMATION

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Basic Shooting Operation

ƈ The autofocus mechanism is not perfect. Focusing may be difficult when taking pictures under the

following conditions ((a) to (f) below). These also apply to manual focusing using the focus indicator

in the viewfinder. If the subject cannot be focused automatically, set the focus mode lever to
and use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the
viewfinder.

(a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the focus points range.
(b) Subjects which do not reflect much light within the focus points range.
(c) Fast moving objects.
(d) Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background).
(e) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focus points range.
(f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focus points range.

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects

ƃ Subject may not be focused even when (focus indicator) is displayed when (f) above applies.

INFORMATION

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Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes

ƈ The camera selects and set the optimum mode when (Auto Scene) on the mode dial is set

to the dial indicator.

Select (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Moving Object), (Night Scene Portrait),

(Flash OFF), (Scene) with the mode dial if desired image is not captured in Auto Scene

mode. The modes are as follows.

Selects automatically from Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro,

and Moving Object modes.

(Portrait) Optimal for capturing portraits.

Deepens the focus range, emphasizes contour and saturation

of trees and the sky, and produces a bright image.

Lets you take vibrant pictures of flowers and other small

subjects at short distances.

Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving subject, such

as at a sporting event.

(Night Scene Portrait) Lets you capture people against a night view or dusk.

The built-in flash is deactivated. Other settings are the same as

the (Normal) mode in .

Lets you select from 8 shooting scenes depending on the

shooting conditions.

(Auto Scene)

(Landscape)

(Macro)

(Moving Object)

(Flash OFF)

(Scene)

Dial indicator

ƃ For (Night Scene Portrait), the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, even if the built-

in flash is used. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

INFORMATION

ŝ46Ş

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes

Selecting the Shooting

ƈ By setting the (Scene) icon to the dial indicator, you can choose from the following 8 shooting

scenes.

(Night Scene) Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent shaking.

(Surf & Snow)

For capturing images of dazzling backgrounds, such as snowy

mountains.

(Text) Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing.

(Sunset) For capturing the sunrise or sunset in beautiful colors.

(Kids) For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

(Pet) For capturing moving pets.

(Candlelight) For capturing scenes in candlelight.

(Museum) For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited.

ſ The flash is deactivated in (Night Scene), (Sunset), (Candlelight) and (Museum)

modes. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

ƈ How to Select a Shooting Scene

1. Set the mode dial to (Scene).

2. The Fn menu appears. The icon for the currently selected
shooting scene appears in the Fn menu screen in (Scene)
mode.

Fn

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

OK

Fn

Exit

ŝ47Ş

Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes

3. Press the button. The mode palette appears.

OK

4. Use the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to choose a

mode. If Pet mode is selected, you can turn the e-dial to
choose a dog or a cat icon.The function is the same,
regardless of which icon you choose.

5. Press the button.
The screen returns to the Fn menu.

6. Press the button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

OK

Night Scene

Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, etc. to
prevent shaking.

OK

Pet

For capturing moving
pets

OK

ŝ48Ş

Using the Zoom Lens

ƈ Enlarge the subject (telephoto) or capture a wider area (wide angle) with a zoom lens. Adjust it to the

desired size and take the picture.

ƃ Turn the zoom ring to the right or left.

Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise
for wide angle.

Wide Angle Telephoto

ƃ The smaller the number of the displayed focal length, the wider the angle.

The larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.

ƃ Power Zoom functions (Image Size Tracking, Zoom Clip, and Auto Zoom Effect) are not

compatible with this camera.

INFORMATION

ŝ49Ş

Using the Built-in Flash

ƈ Use the following procedures to take a picture in low light or backlit conditions or when you want to

manually use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum at about 0.7 m to 4 m from the subject.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting may occur when used at a distance closer
than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the lens being used and set sensitivity).

ſ Compatibility of built-in flash and lens

Vignetting (darkening of the corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur depending on the
lens being used and the capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to confirm this.

Camera automatically determines surrounding light and built-in

flash pops up and discharges automatically when necessary (flash

does not discharge even if it is popped up when not necessary).

Discharges flash manually. Flash discharges when popped up,

does not discharge when retracted.

Discharges flash manually. Lights a red-eye reduction light before

manual flash.

Auto discharge

Manual discharge

Auto flash+Redeye

reduct

Manual flash+Redeye

reduct

ƃ When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.

INFORMATION

ƃ Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the button is

pressed to pop up the flash manually.

INFORMATION

Lights a red-eye reduction light before automatic flash.

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Using the Built-in Flash

1. Press the button.
The Fn menu appears.

2. Press the four-way controller (ƌ).
The flash options screen appears.

3. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to choose a flash mode.

4. Press the button. The screen returns to the Fn menu.
The camera is ready to take a picture.

5. Press the Fn button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

1. Set the mode dial to , , , or .
ſ The flash is deactivated when (Night Scene), (Sunset), (Candlelight) or

(Museum) is selected in (Scene) mode.

Fn

OK

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Fn

OK

2. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging.
When the flash is fully charged, appears in the LCD panel and
viewfinder. (p.14 ~ p.20)

Selecting Flash Mode

Using Auto Discharge , (Automatic Flash Popup)

ƃ When the mode dial is set to , , , or , and appear gray and cannot be

selected.

INFORMATION

Exit

OK

Flash Mode

Auto discharge

ŝ51Ş

Using the Built-in Flash

3. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.

2. Press the shutter release button fully. The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

3. Push the flash down to retract.

4. Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract
the flash.

1. Press the button.
The built-in flash pops up and begins charging.
Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash
mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, appears in
the LCD panel and viewfinder.

Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON) ,

ƃ Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the

button while the built-in flash is popped up.

If Auto discharge is set, appears on the LCD panel.

INFORMATION

ƃ When Flash mode is set to or and you pop up the

built-in flash, you can switch between Auto discharge mode
and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the
button under the following conditions.

- Shooting mode is set to , , , , ,

- mode is set to , , ,

INFORMATION

ŝ52Ş

Using the Built-in Flash

ƈ “Red-eye” is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments

with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye.
Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments.
This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it.

ŋBrighten the surroundings when shooting.
ŋSet to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use.
ŋUse a flash that supports red-eye reduction.
ŋPosition the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash.

The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice.
With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released.
This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing
the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in
Picture mode or (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode.

ƈ In daylight conditions, the flash will eliminate shadows when a portrait picture is taken with a personŖs

face cast in shadow. Use of the flash in this way is called Daylight-Sync Shooting. Flash is discharged
manually when shooting with Daylight-Sync Shooting.

ƃ Taking pictures (Auto Scene)

1. Confirm that the flash has popped up and the flash mode is set to (Manual discharge). (p.49)

2. Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

3. Take the picture.

ſ The picture may be over-exposed if the background is too bright.

[ Without Daylight-Sync ] [ With Daylight-Sync ]

Using Red-eye Reduction Flash

Daylight-Sync Shooting

Continuous Shooting

ŝ53Ş

Other Shooting Modes

ƈ Pictures can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is held down.

1. Press the button.

The Fn menu appears.

Fn

OK

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Fn

Exit

ŝ54Ş

Other Shooting Modes

2. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ).

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

3. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select .

4. Press the button. The screen returns to the Fn menu.

5. Press the button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

6. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the
subject is in focus.

OK

OK

Drive Mode

Single frame shooting

OK

Drive Mode

Continuous shooting

OK

ŝ55Ş

Other Shooting Modes

7. Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is fully pressed. Take your finger off
the shutter release button to stop.
Continuous shooting settings are retained when the power is turned off.
Display the Fn menu again and set to (Single frame shooting) to stop Continuous shooting.

ƈ This camera has two types of self-timers: and .

Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the
photographer in the picture.
A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. Shutter is
released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the
shutter release button is pressed.

1. Mount the camera to a tripod.

ƃ The focus is adjusted each time the shutter is released if the focus mode is set to (Single

mode). (p.121)

ƃ Focusing is continuously active when the mode dial is set to , , or and [AF Mode] in

the [ Rec. Mode] is set to (Continuous mode), when scene mode is set to (Moving
Object) or mode is set to (Kids) or (Pet).
Note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete.

ƃ The shutter cannot be released until charging is complete when using the built-in flash. Use a

custom function to enable shutter release before the built-in flash is ready.

INFORMATION

Self-Timer Shooting

ſ Set [No. cnt shtng rcd im] in [Recordable Image No.] of the [ Custom Setting] menu.

The number of continuously recordable images (buffer space) appears when shutter is pressed
halfway. (p.100)

ŝ56Ş

Other Shooting Modes

2. Press the button.

The Fn menu appears.

3. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ).

Fn

OK

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Fn

Exit

ŝ57Ş

Other Shooting Modes

The Drive Mode options screen appears.

OK

OK

4. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select or .

5. Press the button. The screen returns to the Fn menu.

6. Press the button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

7. Confirm in the viewfinder that the subject you wish
to shoot is in the display and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The focus indicator appears when the subject
is in focus.

Drive Mode

Single frame shooting

OK

Drive Mode

Self-Timer (12 secs)

OK

ŝ58Ş

Other Shooting Modes

8. Press the shutter release button fully.
For , the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks
rapidly 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
The beep is heard and the rate increases.
The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed fully.
For , the shutter will be released about 2 seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed fully.

9. Turn the camera off after shooting.
The next time the power is turned on, self-timer shooting is
canceled and returns to single frame shooting.

ŝ59Ş

Other Shooting Modes

ƈ The shutter can be released with the optional remote control unit. You can select from h (remote

control) and (three-second delay) for remote control shooting.

The shutter will be released immediately after the shutter release button on the

remote control unit is pressed.

The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the

remote control unit is pressed.

1. Mount the camera to a tripod.

Fn

OK

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

Fn

2. Press the button.

The Fn menu appears.

Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)

ƈ Remote Control for PENTAX DSLR can be used with SAMSUNG DSLR.

Exit

ŝ60Ş

Other Shooting Modes

3. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ).
The Drive Mode options screen appears.

OK

4. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select or .
The self-timer lamp will blink to let you know that the camera is
in remote control wait status.

5. Press the button. The screen returns to the Fn menu.

6. Press the button. The camera is ready to take a picture.

7. Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the
subject is in focus.

ƃ You cannot focus with the remote control unit in default settings. Focus on the subject first before

operating with the remote control. You can set [AF in remote control] to [On] in the custom
function. (p.100)

ƃ When using the Remote Control Unit, flash does not pop up automatically even when set to

(Auto discharge). Pop up the flash manually beforehand. (p.49)

INFORMATION

Drive Mode

Remote Control Unit

OK

ƃ Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use

the AE lock function (p.161) (ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is
set to a (manual) (p.137)).

ƃ Remove the Eyecup by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the

ME viewfinder cap.

ƃ Turn the power off to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated.
ƃ The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
ƃ The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
ƃ When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
ƃ The camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after the remote control shooting mode

is left unused for 5 minutes.

ƃ The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times.

INFORMATION

ŝ61Ş

Other Shooting Modes

7. Point the remote control unit towards the front of the camera
and press the shutter release button on the remote control.
The operating distance of the remote control unit is about 5 m
from the front of the camera. The shutter will be released
immediately or approximately 3 seconds after the shutter
release button on the remote control unit is pressed
depending on the drive mode selected.
When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2
seconds and will then resume blinking.

[ Removing the Eyecup ] [ Attaching the Viewfinder cap ]

ŝ62Ş

Other Shooting Modes

ƈ Use the Mirror Lock Up function if camera shake is evident even when Cable Switch (optional) or

Remote Control Unit (optional) is used.
When shutter release button is pressed, mirror pops up and shutter is released 2 seconds later if 2
sec. Self-Timer is used. Avoid camera shake when mirror pops up by using this method. Follow the
procedure below to take a picture with the mirror lock up.

1. Mount the camera to a tripod.

2. Use the button and the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select (2 sec. Self-Timer).

- Self-Timer Shooting (p.55)

3. Focus on the subject.

4. Press the shutter release button fully.
The mirror pops up and the picture is taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure
value set immediately before the mirror goes up.

Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake

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Playing Back Still Pictures

ƈ You can play back captured still pictures with the camera.

1. Press the button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image (image with the
largest file number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

ƃ Use the included “Digimax Master” software to play back using a PC.

Refer to the software instructions for details. (p.173)

INFORMATION

Playing Back Images

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2. Press the four-way controller (ȜȞ).

Ȝ : The previous image appears.
Ȟ : The next image appears.

ƈ You can rotate images 90° counterclockwise at a time. Make images shot vertically easier to view.

1. Press the button after taking a picture.
The most recently captured image (image with the largest file
number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the four-way controller (ƌ).
The image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time the
button is pressed.

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OK OK

Rotating Images

Playing Back Still Pictures

OK OK

Enlarging Playback Images

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3. Press the button.
Image rotation information is saved.

ƈ You can magnify images up to 12 times when displaying.

1. Press the button and use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to
select an image.
The most recently captured image (image with the largest file
number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.

Playing Back Still Pictures

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Playing Back Still Pictures

2. Turn the e-dial to the right (toward ).
Image enlarges at each calibration and can be enlarged to 12
times the original. Turn to the left (toward ) to return.
Press the button to return to the original size.
Press four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) in zoom display to change
the display area.

20.x

ƈ You can display nine images on the LCD monitor at the same time.

ƃ The first calibration on the e-dial is 1.2 times. You can change this in [Mag to Strt Zm Plybk] in

[ Custom Setting] menu. (p.101)

INFORMATION

Nine-Image Display

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Playing Back Still Pictures

1. Press the button.
The most recently captured image (image with the largest file
number) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2. Turn the e-dial to the left (toward ).
Up to nine thumbnail images will be displayed at once.
Press the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to select an image.
A scroll bar appears at the right of the screen.
With an image selected in the bottom row, pressing the four­way controller (ƌ) displays the next nine images.
[?] appears for an image that cannot be displayed.

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3. Turn the e-dial to the right (towards ) or press the button.
A full screen display of the selected image appears.

Frame

Scroll bar

Select&Delete

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Playing Back Still Pictures

ƈ You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. To start continuous

playback, use the menu screen displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the button and use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to

select an image to be displayed first.
The most recently captured image (image with the largest file
number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the button.
The Fn menu appears.

Fn

OK

Fn

Slideshow

Exit

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Playing Back Still Pictures

3. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

Start screen is displayed and slideshow begins.

Press any button to end slideshow.
Press the shutter release button or the button, slide the
main switch to (preview) or turn the mode dial to change to
Capture mode.

ƃ Set the display time for slideshow in the [ Playback] menu. Alternatively, start the slideshow

from the [ Playback] menu. (p.159)

INFORMATION

Start

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Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

ƈ By using the video cable, you can play back images using a TV or other device with a video IN jack

as your monitor. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the
cable.

- Selecting the Video Output Format (p.166)

1. Open the terminal cover and connect the video cable to the USB/ Video terminal.

2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the video IN jack on the AV device.

3. Turn the AV device and camera on.

ƃ If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter (D-AC10,

optional) is recommended. (p.26)

ƃ For AV equipment with multiple video IN jacks (such as TVs), check the operating manual of the

AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera is connected.

ƃ Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format

is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting.
(p.166)

ƃ The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to the AV device.

INFORMATION

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Processing Images with Filters

ƈ You can edit shot images using digital filters. Processed images are saved under a different name.

ƃ Digital Filter

Slim

B&W Convert to a black and white image.

Sepia Add a vintage touch to photos by converting them to sepia color.

Soft Create a soft image by lightly fading the entire image. Select from three levels.

Change the horizontal and vertical ratio of images. Adjust height or width up to

two times the original size.

Brightness Change the brightness of images. Adjust in a range of ±8 levels.

1. Press the button in Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.

Fn

OK

Fn

ƃ RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter.
ƃ Additionally, set digital filters from the [ Playback] menu.

INFORMATION

Exit

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Processing Images with Filters

2. Press the four-way controller (Ȝ).

The screen for selecting the filter appears.

OK

7. Use the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Save as].

OK

5. Adjust with e-dial if slim filter, soft filter or brightness filter is
selected.
Turn counterclockwise for wider and clockwise for slimmer if
slim filter is selected. Turn counterclockwise to darken and
clockwise to brighten if brightness filter is selected. Select
softness from three levels if soft filter is selected.
Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select an image.
The image appears in the set slimness or softness.

OK

3. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select an image.

4. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select a filter.
Select a filter and preview the effects on the image. Proceed to Step 6 if [B&W] or [Sepia] is
selected.

6. Press the button. The save confirmation screen appears.

8. Press the button.
The filtered image is saved under a different name.

B&W

OK

Slim

OK

Save image as a new file

Save as

Cancel

OK

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Deleting Images

ƈ You can delete one image at a time.

1. Press the button and use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to

select an image to delete.

2. Press the button.
The Delete screen appears.

3. Use the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Delete].

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OK

4. Press the button.
The image is deleted.

ƃ Deleted images cannot be restored.
ƃ Protected images cannot be deleted.

INFORMATION

Deleting a Single Image

Delete

Cancel

All images OK

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Deleting Images

ƈ You can delete all saved images at once.

2. Press the button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.

1. Press the button.

4. Press the button.
All images are deleted.

3. Use the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Delete All].

OK

ƃ Deleted images cannot be restored.
ƃ Protected images cannot be deleted.

INFORMATION

Deleting All Images

Delete all images

on memory card?

Delete All

Cancel

OK

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Deleting Images

ƈ You can delete multiple images from the nine-image display at once.

1. Press the button.
The most recently captured image (image with the largest file
number) is displayed first on the LCD monitor.

2. Turn the e-dial to the left (toward ).

Nine thumbnail images appear.

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ƃ Deleted images cannot be restored.
ƃ Protected images cannot be deleted.
ƃ Only files in the same folder can be selected at once.

INFORMATION

Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)

Select&Delete

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Deleting Images

3. Press the button.
appears above the images.

4. Use the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to move to the images

to delete and press the button.
Image is selected and appears.
Press button to select all images (the selection of images
may take time to complete depending on the number of
images).

5. Press the button.

The Delete confirmation screen appears.

7. Press the button.

The selected images are deleted.

OK

6. Use the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Select&Delete].

OK

Delete

All selected

images are deleted

Select&Delete

Cancel

OK

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Protecting Images

ƈ You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.

ſ Even protected images are deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted.

1. Press the button and use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to

select an image.
The most recently captured images (image with the largest
file number) are displayed first on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the button.
The Protect screen appears.

3. Use the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Protect].

4. Press the button.
The selected image is protected.

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OK

ƃ Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
ƃ The symbol is displayed when playing back protected images. (p.17)

INFORMATION

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

Protect

Unprotect

All images OK

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Protecting Images

1. Press the button.

2. Press the button twice.
The Protect all images screen appears.

3. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ) to select [Protect] and press
the button.
All images saved in the SD Memory Card are protected.

ſ Select [Unprotect] in Step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.

OK

Protecting All Images

Protect all images

Protect

Unprotect

OK

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

ƈ You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images

to a store for a printing service.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies or to imprint the
date.

ƈ Set the following items for each image.

1. Press the button and use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select an image.

Copies Selects the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.

Date Specifies whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

2. Press the button.
The Fn menu appears.

Fn

OK

Fn

3. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ).
The DPOF screen appears.
If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previous number of prints and date setting ( (on) or (off))
will be displayed.

00

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Fn

OK

ſ DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images.

Printing Single Images

Exit

Copies

Date

All images OK

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

4. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller
(ƌ).
The frame moves to [Date].

6. Press the button.
The DPOF settings are saved and the camera returns to playback status.

5. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ)to choose whether to insert
the date ( ) or not ( ).

- ( ) : The date will be imprinted.

- ( ) : The date will not be imprinted.

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Fn

OK

01

ƃ Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be

imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.

ƃ To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 4 and press the button.

INFORMATION

Copies

Date

All images OK

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

1. Press the button in Playback mode.
The Fn menu appears.

Fn

OK

Fn

2. Press the four-way controller (Ɗ).
The DPOF screen appears.

00

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Fn

OK

3. Press the button.
The screen for making DPOF settings for all images
appears.

00

OK

4. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date
( ) or not ( ).
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in ŗPrinting Single Images” (p.79) for details of how to make the settings.

Settings for All Images

Exit

Copies

Date

All images OK

Copies

Date

OK

DPOF setting for all

images

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

5. Press the button.
The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to playback status.

ƃ The number of copies specified in settings for all images applies to all the images.

Before printing, check that the number is correct.

ƃ Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images.

INFORMATION

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Printing Using PictBridge

ƈ This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC (direct printing).

Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable to print directly.
Select the images you want to print, the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not on the
camera after connecting to the printer.
Direct printing is performed in the following steps.

Set [Transfer Mode] on camera to [PictBridge]

Ɛ

Connect the camera to the printer (p.85)

Ɛ

Set the printing options (p.79)

Print single images (p.86)
Print all images (p.88)
Print with DPOF settings (p.90)

Ɛ

Disconnect the camera from the printer (p.90)

ƃ Use of the AC adapter (D-AC10, optional) is recommended when connecting the camera to a

printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of
power while the camera is connected to the printer.

ƃ Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
ƃ Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the camera (such as print settings

and DPOF settings) may be valid.

ƃ A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500.
ƃ You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet.

Make the settings on the printer. For details, refer to the operating manual for your printer.

ƃ RAW images cannot be printed directly. Use a PC to print RAW images.
ƃ See the software instructions when connecting to a PC. (p.173)

INFORMATION

OK

Set-up

Brightness Level
Video Out
Transfer Mode
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
File #

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0
NTSC
PC
PictBridge
PC-F
SerialNo

Cancel

OK

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Printing Using PictBridge

1. Press the button.
The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to select the [ Set-up] menu.

3. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select [Transfer Mode].

4. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).
A pop-up menu appears.

Setting [Transfer Mode]

Set-up

Format
Beep
Date Adjust
World Time
Language
Guide display

Exit

English

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Printing Using PictBridge

5. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select [PictBridge].

OK

6. Press the button.
The setting is changed.

7. Press the button.

1. Turn the camera off.

2. Connect the camera and PictBridge compatible printer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Set-up

Brightness Level
Video Out
Transfer Mode
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
File #

Cancel

OK

ťť

0
NTSC
PC
PictBridge
PC-F
SerialNo

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Printing Using PictBridge

4. After printer start-up is complete, turn the camera on.
The PictBridge menu appears.

OK

3. Turn the printer on.

1. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select [Print One] on the
PictBridge menu.

OK

2. Press the button.
The Print one screen appears.

ƃ PictBridge menu is not displayed if [Transfer Mode] is set to [PC] or [PC-F].

INFORMATION

Printing Single Images

Select printing mode

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

OK

Select printing mode

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

OK

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Printing Using PictBridge

3. Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to choose an image to print.

1OK1

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Fn

4. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.

5. Use the button to choose whether to insert the date ( ) or not ( ).
( ) : The date will be printed.
( ) : The date will not be printed.

6. Press the button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Proceed to Step 12 to print the images by default.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

OK

Fn

7. Press the button.
The screen for changing print settings appears.

PictBridge

OK

8. Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (Ȟ).
The Paper Size screen appears.

Print this image

Copies Date

Date
Print

Print according

to setting?
Paper Size
Paper Type
Quality
Border Status

Standard

Std.
Std.
Std.

Print

Change Setting

Paper Size
Paper Type
Quality
Border Status

Standard

Std.
Std.
Std.

Cancel OK

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Printing Using PictBridge

9. Use the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to choose the paper size.

You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.
When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed
according to the printer settings.

OK

10. Press the button.

11. [Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status].
The print settings change screen appears after each item has been set.
When the Paper Size is set to [Standard], images are printed according to the printer settings.

- [Paper Type] : (Best), (Better), (Good)

- [Quality] : (Super fine), (fine), (Normal)

12. Press the button twice.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the button to cancel printing.

1. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select [Print All] on

the PictBridge menu.

OK

2. Press the button.

The Print all images screen appears.

Printing All Images

Paper Size

Standard
Card
L
100x150
Postcard
4" x 6"

2L
8" x 10"
A4
Letter
11" x 17"
A3

Cancel OK

Select printing mode

Print One

Print All

DPOF AUTOPRINT

OK

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Printing Using PictBridge

3. Choose the number of copies and whether to imprint the date or
not.
The number of copies and the date setting that you choose apply
to all of the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 of ŗPrinting Single Images” (p.87) for
details on how to change the settings.

1

28

OK

1

28

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Fn

4. Press the button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of ŗPrinting Single Images” (p.87 and 88) for details on how to change the
settings.

5. Press the button on the print settings confirmation screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the button to cancel printing.

Print all images

Copies

Total

Date

Date
Print

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Printing Using PictBridge

1. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.

2. Press the button.
The Print w/ DPOF settings screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to check the number of copies
for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total
number of copies. Print settings are set with the Print Service.
(p.79)

1101

10

OK

3. Press the button.
The print settings confirmation screen appears.
Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of ŗPrinting Single ImagesŘ(p.87 and 88) for details on how to change the
settings.

4. Press the button on the print settings confirmation screen.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the button to cancel printing.

ƈ Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings

Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer

Print w/DPOF settings

Copies

Total

Date

Print

When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings
appear gray and cannot be selected.

Explains the functions of GX-1L by buttons and menus.

Using the Button Functions 92

Using the Menu 96

Using the Fn Menu 102

Using the Mode Dial 104

4

Menu Reference

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Using the Button Functions

ƈ Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted.

ڹ Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.43)

ں Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.30) and confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.128).

ڻ Lens unlock button

Press to detach lens. (p.36)

Capture Mode

ڹ

ں

ڻ

ڽ

ھ

ۀ
ہ

ۇ

ۆ

ۅ

ۄ

ۃ

ۂ

ڿ

ڼ

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Using the Button Functions

ڼ Focus mode lever

Switches between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.125).

ڽ Mode dial

Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104)

ھ button

Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49)

ڿ button

Displays the [ Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller (Ȟ) to display
[ Playback] menu (p.98), [ Set-up] menu (p.99) and [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.98)

ۀ button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.15)

ہ button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63)

ۂ button

Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.137, p.140)

ۃ button

Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.141)
Automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in the Manual mode. (p.137)

ۄ e-dial

Sets shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values. (p.133, 135, 140)

ۅ button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu.

ۆ Four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ)

Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu.

ۇ button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ) to determine the following
operation. (p.102)

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Using the Button Functions

ƈ Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.

ڹ Shutter release button

Press to switch to capture mode.

ں Main switch

Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.30)

ڻ button

Press to display the [ Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller (ȜȞ) to display
[ Set-up] menu (p.99), [ Custom Setting] menu (p.100) and [ Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).

Playback Mode

ڹ

ں

ڻ

ڽ

ھ

ۂ

ۃ

ہ

ۀ

ڿ

ڼ

ڼ button

Press to delete images. (p.73)

ڽ button

Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.16)

ھ button

Press to switch to capture mode.

ڿ button

Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77)

ۀ e-dial

Uses it to enlarge an image (p.65) or display nine images at the same time. (p.66)

ہ OK button

Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen.

ۂ Four-way controller (ƊƌȜȞ)

Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen.

ۃ Fn button

Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller (

ƊȜȞ

) to determine the following

operation. (p.102)

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Using the Button Functions

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Using the Menu

ƈ This section explains operation methods for [ Rec. Mode] menu, [ Playback] menu,

[ Set-up] menu and [ Custom Setting] menu.

ƃ Displaying the Menu screen

1. Press the button in Capture mode.

- The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

- [ Playback] menu, [ Set-up] menu and [ Custom
Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way
controller is pressed.

How to Operate the Menu

Rec. Mode

Image Tone
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast

Set-up

Format
Beep
Date Adjust
World Time
Language
Guide display

Exit

Exit

English

ƃ Select a menu item and set

ƃ Procedure to set the [Quality Level] on the [ Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example.

3. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to choose an item.

4. Press the four-way controller (Ȟ).

- Available [Quality Level] options appear.

Press the four-way controller (Ȟ) to move to the pop-up
menu if there is one.

5. Use the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) to select a setting.

6. Press the button.

- The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items.

- Press the button to return to Capture or Playback mode.

OK

ƃ Even after you press the button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be

saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera
is on).

ƃ You can use the e-dial to switch among the [ Rec. Mode] menu, the [ Playback] menu,

[ Set-up] menu, and [ Custom Setting] menu when no pop-up menu is displayed.

ƃ If the button is pressed in Capture mode, the [ Rec. Mode] menu appears.

If the button is pressed in Playback mode, the [ Playback] menu appears.

INFORMATION

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Using the Menu

Rec. Mode

Image Tone
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast

Exit

Rec. Mode

Image Tone
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast

Cancel

OK

ŝ98Ş

Using the Menu

ƈ [ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items

Perform settings related to capturing in the [ Rec. Mode] menu.

Item Function Page

Image Tone Sets the color tone of pictures. p.108

Recorded Pixels Sets the recording size of images. p.109

Quality Level Sets the image quality. p.110

Saturation Sets the color saturation. p.111

Sharpness Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. p.111

Contrast Sets the image contrast. p.111

Auto Bracket Sets Auto Bracket shooting. p.142

AE Metering

Selects the part of the screen to use for measuring

p.129

brightness and determining exposure.

Focusing Area Selects the area on which the autofocus focuses. p.121

AF Mode Selects the autofocus mode. p.118

Flash Exp. Comp. Adjusts the flash exposure to brighten or darken the image. p.148

Item Function Page

Plybk dsply mthd

Sets shooting information to show during playback and

p.158

whether to display overexposed area warning.

Instant Review Sets the Instant Review time. p.168

Preview Display

Sets to display overexposed area warning or histogram

p.145

during Instant Review or Digital Preview.

Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or

p.71

add softening and slimming effects.

Slideshow Plays back recorded images one after another. p.68

ƈ [ Playback] Menu Setting Items

Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [ Playback] menu.

Digital Filter

Item Function Page

Format Formats the SD Memory Card. p.160

Beep Switches the beep tone on/off. p.161

Date Adjust Sets the date format and time. p.161

Guide display Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor. p.165

Brightness Level Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor. p.166

Video Out Sets the output format to the TV monitor. p.166

Transfer Mode* Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer). p.84

Auto Power Off Sets the time to turn off automatically. p.167

Folder Name

Sets the method used to assign folder names for storing images.

p.167

File #

Sets the method used to add file numbers.

p.168

Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. p.194

ſ Refer to the software instructions for details on connecting the camera to a PC. (p.173)

ŝ99Ş

Using the Menu

ƈ [ Set-up] Menu Setting Items

Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ Set-up] menu.

Sets to enable displaying of local time when traveling

abroad.

Changes the language in which menus and messages

appear.

Resets all settings other than Date Adjust, Language, Video

Out and World Time.

World Time

Language

Reset

p.162

p.165

p.170