Samsung i50 User Manual

ENGLISH

User’s Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.

This manual will guide you through using the camera and

MP3 player, including capturing images,

downloading images, playing music and using the application software.

《2》

Instructions

■ Use this camera in the following order

Insert the USB cable

Set up the

camera driver

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.127)

Take a picture. (p.23)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.136)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. (p.30)

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.137)

● If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.

《3》

Contents

READY

●Getting to know your camera 5

●Danger/ Warning 6

●Caution/ An FCC warning 7

●System chart 8

●Identification of features 10

●Cradle 11

●Connecting to a Power Source 13

■Using the SAC-41 14

■How to charge the rechargeable battery

(SLB-0737) with the SAC-41 14

■Important information about battery (SLB-0737) charging with the SAC-41 15

■Using the battery/ Removing the battery 17

●

Instructions on how to use the memory card

●Inserting the memory card 20

●Removing the memory card 20

●

When Using the Camera for the First Time

●LCD monitor indicator 22

●Changing the recording mode 23

●Starting the recording mode 25

■How to use the Auto mode 25

■How to use the Movie clip mode 25

■Recording the movie clip without voice 26

■Pausing while recording a movie clip

(Successive Recording) 26

■How to use the Manual mode 26

■How to use the Scene modes 27

■

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

■How to use the SF mode 28

●

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

●

Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

●POWER button/ SHUTTER button 30

●ZOOM W/ T button 30

●Voice memo/ UP button 32

●Macro/ Down button 33

●Focus lock 35

●Flash / Left button 36

●Self-timer/ Right button/ 38

●MENU/ OK button 39

● M (Mode) button 39

●SF button 41

●+/- button 42

●Using the LCD monitor to adjust the

camera settings 46

●How to use the menu/ Mode 48

●Mode Set 49

●Size 50

●Quality/ Frame rate 51

●Metering/ Continuous shot 52

●Sharpness 53

●OSD(On Screen Display) information 53

●Effect 54

●Special Effect 55

●Special Effect : Preset focus frames 55

●Special Effect : Composite shooting 57

●Special Effect : Photo Frame 59

●Movie Clip frame stabiliser 60

●Starting play mode 61

■Playing back a still image 61

■Playing back a movie clip 62

■How to capture the movie clip 62

■On camera movie trimming 63

■Playing back a recorded voice 64

●LCD monitor indicator 65

●

Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

●Play mode button 66

●

Thumbnail/ Enlargement button/ Volume button

●Voice memo/ Up button 69

RECORDING

PLAY

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Contents

●Play & Pause/ Down button 70

●Delete button 70

●Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button 71

●Album button 72

●Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor 75

●Starting the slide show 78

●Protecting images 80

●Deleting images 81

●Resize 82

●Effect 83

●Rotating an image/ DPOF 84

●Copy To Card 87

●On Screen Display information 88

●PictBridge 89

●Setup menu 94

●File name 95

●Auto power off 96

●Language 97

●Formatting a memory card 97

●Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 98

●Imprinting the recording date 98

●Sound 99

●Connecting an External Device (USB) 99

●Auto Focus lamp/ LCD brightness 100

●Selecting Video out type 101

●Quick view/ Initialisation 103

●Setting up the Mycam menu 104

●Start up image 104

●Start up sound/ Shutter sound 105

●MP3 mode 106

●Starting the MP3 mode 107

●LCD monitor indicator for MP3 mode 109

●Using the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 110

●Playlist button 110

●Hold button 111

●Volume button 112

●Control button 112

●Delete button 112

●Setting up the play back function

using the LCD monitor 113

●

Play mode

…………………………………113

●

Delete all

…………………………………114

●

Slide Show

………………………………114

●Important notes 115

●Warning indicator 117

●Before contacting a service centre 118

●Specifications 121

●Software Notes 124

●System Requirements 124

●About the software 125

●Setting up the application software 127

●Starting PC mode 136

●Removing the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE 139

●Removable Disk 141

●Removing the removable disk 142

●Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 143

●Using the USB Driver for MAC 143

●Digimax Master 144

●Digimax Reader 150

●FAQ 152

MP3 MODE

SOFTWARE

SETUP

《5》

Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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

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

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

● Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

● Keep the manual in a safe place.

 Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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

respective companies.

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.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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.

《6》

Danger

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 AC 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 wellventilated area.

Warning

《7》

Caution

■ Leaking, overheating, or burst 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 reverse polarities.

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

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

■ Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

■ Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Take care not to touch the lens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

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

An FCC warning

•This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or more of the following measures.

■ Change the location and direction of any aerial.

■ Increase distance between the camera and the affected device.

■ Use a different socket away from the affected device.

■ Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

•This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

《8》

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.125, 126)

Camera strap

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card/MMC

(see p.18)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.84)

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-0737)

Cradle

SAC-41AC cord

< Included items >

※

The charger (SBC-L5), AC charger (SAC-41) or Cradle is optional depending on the sales region.

AC cord Charger (SBC-L5)

《9》

System chart

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.89)

Computer

External monitor

Yellow colour - Video

White colour - Voice

(see p.101)

For Windows

•Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP

•PC with processor better than Pentium II

450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better is recommended)

•200MB of available hard-disk space (Over 1GB is recommended)

•Minimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB)

•1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display recommended)

•DirectX 9.0 or later

•USB port

•CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh

•Power Mac G3 or later

•Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3

•Minimum 64MB RAM

•110MB of available hard-disk space

•USB port

•CD-ROM drive

System Requirements

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

CAUTION

Earphones

USB cable for

recharging the battery

USB cable

AV cable

《10》

Identification of features

Front & Top

Back & Bottom

※ Take care not to press the lens, lens cover and camera by force. This may cause the camera

malfunction.

Power button

Flash

Optical 3X zoom lens/ Lens cover

SF mode button/ Hold button

Speaker

Microphone

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp/

Auto Focus lamp

LCD monitor

M(Mode/Album) button

Play mode button

Earphones Jack

Zoom T button (Digital zoom, Vol. Up)

5 function button

+/-, DELETE button

DC/USB/AV connection terminal

Cradle connector

Camera status

lamp

Zoom W button (Thumbnail, Vol. Down)

Strap eyelet

《11》

Identification of features

■ You can recharge your rechargeable battery, transfer a captured image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 14, 89 and 136)

FLASH/

LEFT button

MENU/ OK button

Macro/ DOWN button

Play & Pause button

SELF-TIMER/ RIGHT button

Voice memo/ UP button

Bottom / 5-function button

Cradle

Battery holder

Memory card slot

Battery chamber

Battery chamber cover

● Back

● Top

Camera

connection

terminal

USB port AV connection terminal

DC connection

terminal

《12》

Identification of features

■ Mode icon : Refer to page 39, 40 for more information about the camera mode setting.

■ Self-timer lamp

Icon Status Description

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

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

■ Camera Status Lamp

Status Description

The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)

Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

When the printer is printing The lamp blinks

Blinking

Power on

After taking a picture

When the USB cable is inserted to a PC

When the USB cable is inserted to a printer

The lamp lights up

MODE

VOICE RECORDING

MP3 MOVIE

AUTO MANUAL SF PLAY

Icon

NIGHT PORTRAIT CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE UP TEXT

Icon

MODE SUNSET DAWN BACKLIGHT

FIREWORKS

BEACH&SNOW

Icon -

MODE

SCENE

《13》

Connecting to a Power Source

Important information about battery usage

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

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

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

● Low temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.

● Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.

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

This is perfectly normal.

INFORMATION

■ You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

■ SLB-0737 rechargeable battery Specification

■ Number of images and battery life

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

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

Model SLB-0737 Type Lithium Ion Capacity 760mAh Voltage 3.7V Charging time Approx. 150 MIN (Using the SAC-41)

Still image Movie MP3

Battery life Number of images Recording time Playing time

Approx. 75 MIN Approx. 150 Approx.65 MIN About 240 min.

Using the fully charged battery Auto mode, 5M image size Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval : 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele ends every 1 shot. Using the flash every two times.

Based on

the

following

shooting

conditions

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

Using the fully charged battery LCD Off.

《14》

Connecting to a Power Source

If you have access to a mains supply, using an SAC-41 allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. Plug the SAC-41 into the DC connection terminal on the camera or cradle. Before turning on the camera power with an SAC-41, insert the rechargeable battery that was charged for over 10 minutes with turning off the camera.

● Charging with the cradle

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

■ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) with the SAC-41.

Using the SAC-41

● Always turn off the power before taking the SAC-41 out of the mains supply.

● As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera

nor Charger comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

● Please ensure that you use the SAC-41 with the correct specification for the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

DANGER

2. Place the camera correctly in the cradle.

3. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the cradle.

Charging LED

《15》

Connecting to a Power Source

※ If you connect the SAC-41 to camera without inserting the rechargeable battery, the charging

LED will brink or be off. In this case, insert the battery and connect the SAC-41 again.

■ Important information about battery (SLB-0737) charging with the SAC-41

● If the charging LED of the SAC-41 does not turn on or blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery are inserted correctly.

● Please check the battery charging status with the charging LED of SAC-41.

Charging LED

● Charging with the camera

1. Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery chamber.

2. Put the SAC-41 into your power socket and DC connection terminal of the camera.

■ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0737) with the SAC-41.

《16》

Connecting to a Power Source

■ Charging LED of the SAC-41

Status Using the cradle Direct to the camera

Being Charged Red LED is on Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking Red LED is off or blinking

● If there is a charging error, please check all the power connections are in place.

● A USB cable for transmitting data can’t be used for charging the rechargeable battery.

● A USB cable for recharging the battery is optional.

- When the USB cable is inserted into the connection terminal of the camera, you can charge the battery and tramsmit data at the same time.

- When the USB cable is inserted into the DC connection terminal of the cradle, you can charge the battery. When the USB cable is inserted into the USB port of the cradle, you can transmit data.

■ Charging time (When the camera is turned off)

- Using the cradle : About 150MIN

- Using the SAC-41 : About 150MIN

- Using the USB cable: About 150MIN

Important information about the rechargeable battery.

● If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery can't charge fully. To charge the battery fully, turn the camera off when you charge it.

● If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for over 10 minutes to use the camera.

● Do not use the flash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.

INFORMATION

《17》

Connecting to a Power Source

Using the battery

: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please

check whether the battery are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-).

2. Insert the battery taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery chamber cover and move the battery holder aside. The battery will be released.

2. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover.

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

1. Open the battery chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow.

● When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause the battery chamber cover modification or breakage.

INFORMATION

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)

《18》

Instructions on how to use the memory card

● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.97) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.

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

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

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

● The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

● Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.

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

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

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

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

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

This is perfectly normal.

● Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.

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

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

corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

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

● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

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

disks, CD etc.

● If there is insufficient memory available : A [Card 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.

《19》

Instructions on how to use the memory card

● 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

[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write

protect

switch

Label

Card pins

■ The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.

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

■ When using a 32MB memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

※ The zoom buttons are not pressed during the movie clip recording.

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

Recorded image size S. Fine Fine Normal

30FPS 15FPS

5M(2592x1944) 11 21 32 - -

4M(2272x1704) 14 27 40 - -

3M(2048x1536) 17 33 49 - -

2M(1600x1200) 28 52 75 - -

1M(1024x768) 66 111 151 - -

VGA(640x480) 149 217 275 - -

640(640X480) - - -

About 2MIN About 4MIN

320(320X240) - - -

About 4MIN About 8MIN

160(160X128) - - -

About 8MIN About 15MIN

Still

image

* Movie

clip

《20》

Inserting the memory card

3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion, and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.

1. Turn the power off using the power button. Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory card as shown in the image and release.

2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber cover.

2. 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), and then push the memory card into the card slot until you hear a click.

1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

Removing the memory card

● When the camera is turned on, inserting or removing the memory card turns the camera power off.

INFORMATION

《21》

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 and

language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language 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.

RIGHT button : selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/ HOUR/

MINUTE/ 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.

● You can select 21 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, Hungarian, Czech and Polish.

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

INFORMATION

● 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. When the settings are complete, press the MENU button twice to exit the menu screen.

Date&Time

Language

Setup

Back:◀ Set:OK

▲

05/05/01 13:00

▼

yy/mm/ dd

Date&Time

Language

ENGLISH

한국어

FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

Setup

Back:◀ Set:OK

《22》

LCD monitor indicator

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

[Image & Full Status]

No. Description Icons Page

2 Battery p.17

3 Continuous shot p.52

4 Flash p.36

5 Self-timer p.38

6 Macro p.33

7 Metering p.52

8 Card inserted indicator -

9 Auto focus frame -

10 Camera shake warning p.29

11 Date/ Time 2005/05/01 01:00 PM p.98

12 Exposure compensation p.44

13 White Balance p.43

14 ISO p.43

Recording mode

p.49

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑬

⑫

⑭

⑮

⑰

⑯

⑱

⑲

⑩⑨

⑪

⑳

《23》

LCD monitor indicator

Changing the recording mode

■ Selecting the [Mode] menu

1. Insert the battery (p.17).

2. Insert the memory card (p.20). 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.

5. Press the menu button and a menu will display.

6. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the [Mode] menu.

7. Select [Still/ Movie/ MP3] or [Full] sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button.

- [Still/ Movie/ MP3] : A still image mode that was selected

in the [Mode set] menu and movie clip mode can be selected.

Refer to page 49 for more information about using the [Mode set] menu.

- [Full] : Auto, Manual, Voice Recording, Movie clip and scene modes can be selected.

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

■

You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and then the [Mode], [Mode set] menu. Auto, manual, Voice Recording, movie clip and scene (night, portrait, children, landscape, text, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera modes are available. Refer to page 106 for more information about the MP3 mode.

15 RGB RGB p.42

20 Voice memo/ Mic. off p.32/26

p.50

p.19

Image size

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/

Digital Zoom rate

p.31

Still/ Movie/ MP3

Full

Mode

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Changing the recording mode

● Changing the recording mode : If the [Still/ Movie/ MP3] menu was selected

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

5. A recording mode used just before will display.

6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode.

7. Press the M (Mode) button twice and a still image mode selected on the [Mode set] menu will be selected.

● Changing the recording mode : If the [Full] menu was selected

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

5. A recording mode used just before will display.

6. Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.

7. To select the Auto, Manual, Voice Recording, MP3, Movie clip or Scene modes, press the Left/Right button. To move between the Auto, Manual, Voice Recording, Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line, press the Up/Down button.

8. Press the M (Mode) button and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Pressing the M (Mode) button

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

Pressing the Up button

Night

[Selecting the Scene mode]

Pressing the Left button

[Mode selection menu]

AUTO

Set : OK/M

Movie

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

Set : OK/M

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Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the Auto mode

Use this for shooting basic still images.

1. Select the [Full] sub menu on the [Mode] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

■ How to use the Movie clip mode

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

1. Select the [Full] sub menu on the [Mode] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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

4. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

※ Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128 (user selectable)

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

● 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 less likely to capture an image clearly.

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

INFORMATION

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

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Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the Manual 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 [Full] sub menu on the [Mode] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Manual mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

■ 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

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

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

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

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

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

■ Recording the movie clip without voice

You can record the movie clip without voice. Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode.

4. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the LCD monitor.

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

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

[MANUAL mode]

[

Successive recording of a movie clip

]

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Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the Scene modes

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

1. Select the [Full] sub menu on the [Mode] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

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

4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

※ The scene modes are listed below.

[Night]( ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark

conditions.

[Portrait]( ) : To take a picture of a person.

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

[Landscape]( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.

[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.

[Firework]( ) : Firework scenes.

[Beach & Snow]( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

[SCENE mode]

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Starting the recording mode

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

record sound.

INFORMATION

■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode

A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max: 1 hour)

1. Select the [Full] sub menu on the [Mode] menu (p.23).

2. Select the Voice Recording mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.24).

3. 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 : 1 hour) 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

■ How to use the SF mode

In poor indoor light conditions, Safety Flash will help you get a good image without the use of a flash. In every camera mode, the SF mode can be selected.

1. Press the SF mode button.

2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

※ Refer to page 41 for more information about the

SF function.

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

[SF mode]

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

■ 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.

■ 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, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash mode to flash shot mode.

■ Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the

image may be dark because of the strong backlight. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 27), Fill-in flash (see page 36), Spot metering (see page 52), or Exposure compensation (see page 44).

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

■ 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

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

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

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

POWER button

SHUTTER button

● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the

OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

● 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 96 for more information about the auto power off function.

● 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 down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data regarding the shot. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image data.

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