Samsung I70 User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung camera. This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

User Manual

ENGLISH

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Instructions Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ҭ Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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

Ҭ is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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

Ҭ The contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without prior

notice for upgrading the camera functions.

ƈ Use this camera in the following order.

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Check [Removable Disk]

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in Application software CD-ROM. (p.101)

Take a picture. (p.17)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.104)

Check the camera’s power

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. (p.14, 22)

Open Windows EXPLORER and search for Removable Disk (SAMSUNG). (p.105)

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Danger

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

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

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

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

animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

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

please consult a doctor immediately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

ƈ Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire,

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

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

gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.

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

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

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

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

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

shock.

Warning

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Caution Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

ƈ Do not move the camera while it is switched on, 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.

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

and possibly causing camera malfunction.

ƈ Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. ƈ When using this camera in low temperatures, the following cases may be found.

These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature.

- It takes more time to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may be differ from the subject.

- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the LCD monitor.

ƈ Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip

cards near the case.

READY

ƃSystem chart ōōōōōōōōō5 ƃIdentification of featuresōōōōō6

ƈSelf-timer lamp ōōōōōōōō8 ƈCamera Status Lamp ōōōōō8

ƃConnecting to a Power Sourceōō9

ƈHow to charge the rechargeable

battery (SLB-0837) ōōōōōō10 ƃInserting the memory card ōōō11 ƃInstructions on how to use the

memory card ōōōōōōōō12

When Using the Camera for the First Time

ō14

ƃStarting the recording mode ōō15

ƈSelecting modes ōōōōōōō16 ƈHow to use the AUTO mode ōō17 ƈ

How to use the PROGRAM mode

ō17

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode

ō17

Pausing while recording a movie clip

(Successive Recording)

ōōōō18

ƈHow to use the ASR (Advanced

Shake Reduction) modeōōōō18

ƈWise Shot ōōōōōōōōō19 ƈHow to use the SCENE mode ō19 ƈFace recognition ōōōōōōō20

ƃThings to watch out for when taking

pictures ōōōōōōōōōōō20 ƃFocus lockōōōōōōōōōō21 ƃ

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

ō22

ƈPOWER button ōōōōōōō22 ƈSHUTTER button ōōōōōō22 ƈ

FR (Face Recognition) / Lock button

ō22 ƈZOOM W / T button ōōōōō23 ƈInfo / Up (Ɗ) button ōōōōō24 ƈMacro / Down (ƌ) button ōōō25 ƈFlash / Left (Ȝ) button ōōōō26 ƈSelf-timer / Right (Ȟ) button ōō28 ƈM (Mode) button ōōōōōōō29 ƈFn button ōōōōōōōōōō29 ƈE (Effect) button ōōōōōōō33 ƈE (Effect) button : Colour ōōō34 ƈ

E (Effect) button : Special Colour

ō35 ƈ

E (Effect) button : Image editing

ō36 ƈE (Effect) button : Funōōōōō37 ƈPreset focus frames ōōōōō37 ƈComposite shooting ōōōōō38 ƈPhoto Frame ōōōōōōōō40 ƈMENU / OK button ōōōōōō41

ƃUsing the LCD monitor to adjust

the camera settings ōōōōōō41 ƈSharpness ōōōōōōōōō42 ƈContrast ōōōōōōōōōō42 ƈAuto Focus type ōōōōōōō42 ƈVoice Memo ōōōōōōōō43 ƈVoice Recording ōōōōōōō43 ƈ

Recording the movie clip without voice

ō44

ƈSCENE mode ōōōōōōōō44

ƃStarting play mode ōōōōōō45

RECORDING

PLAY

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Contents

ƈPlaying back a still image ōōō45 ƈPlaying back a movie clip ōōō45 ƈMovie clip capture functionōōō46 ƈOn camera movie trimming ōō46 ƈPlaying back a recorded voice ō47

ƈPlaying back a voice memo ōō47 ƃLCD monitor Indicator ōōōōō48 ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust

the camera ōōōōōōōōō48 ƈPlay mode button ōōōōōō48 ƈThumbnail / Enlargement button /

Volume button ōōōōōōōō49 ƈInfo / Up (Ɗ) button ōōōōō50 ƈ

Play & Pause / Down (ƌ) button

ō51

ƈLeft (Ȝ) / Right (Ȟ) / Menu / OK

button ōōōōōōōōōōō51 ƈDelete button ōōōōōōōō52 ƈPrinter button ōōōōōōōō52 ƈ

Special Effect (E button) : Resize

ō52

ƈSpecial Effect (E button) : Rotating

an image ōōōōōōōōōō53 ƈ

Special Effect (E button) : Colour

ō54

ƈSpecial Effect (E button) : Special

Colour ōōōōōōōōōōō54 ƈSpecial Effect (E button) : Image

editing ōōōōōōōōōōō56 ƈSpecial Effect (E button) : FUN ō57 ƈCartoon ōōōōōōōōōō57 ƈPreset focus frames ōōōōō59 ƈComposite image ōōōōōō60 ƈPhoto Frame ōōōōōōōō61 ƈSticker ōōōōōōōōōōō62

ƈText Typing ōōōōōōōōō63 ƃText Typing ōōōōōōōōō64 ƃSetting up the play back function

using the LCD monitorōōōōō65 ƃSlide Show ōōōōōōōōō66 ƃAlbum ōōōōōōōōōōō68

ƈView ōōōōōōōōōōōō68

ƈPassword setup ōōōōōōō69 ƃVoice memo ōōōōōōōōō70 ƃDeleting images ōōōōōōō70 ƃProtecting images ōōōōōō71 ƃDPOF ōōōōōōōōōōō71 ƃDPOF : STANDARD ōōōōō72 ƃDPOF : Index ōōōōōōōō72 ƃDPOF : Print size ōōōōōōō73 ƃCopy To Card ōōōōōōōō73 ƃPictBridge ōōōōōōōōōō74 ƃPictBridge : Picture Selection ōō75 ƃPictBridge : Print Setting ōōōō75 ƃPictBridge : Reset ōōōōōō76 ƃSound menuōōōōōōōōō76 ƃSound ōōōōōōōōōōō77

ƃSetup menu ōōōōōōōōō78 ƃSetup menu 1 ōōōōōōōō79

ƈFile name ōōōōōōōōōō79

ƈLANGUAGE ōōōōōōōō79

ƈSetting up the Date / Time / Date

type ōōōōōōōōōōōō79

ƈImprinting the recording date ōō80

ƈLCD brightness ōōōōōōō80 ƈAuto Focus lampōōōōōōō80 ƈStart up imageōōōōōōōō80

ƃSetup menu 2 ōōōōōōōō81

ƈQuick view ōōōōōōōōō81 ƈAuto power off ōōōōōōōō81 ƈLCD saveōōōōōōōōōō81 ƈSelecting Video out typeōōōō82 ƈPassword setup ōōōōōōō83 ƈFormatting a memory ōōōōō83 ƈInitialisation ōōōōōōōōō83

MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER Mode

ō84

ƃStarting the MP3 / PMP / TEXT

VIEWER modeōōōōōōōō85

ƃLCD monitor indicator for MP3 /

PMP / TEXT VIEWER mode ōō87

ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust

the camera ōōōōōōōōō88 ƈVolume button ōōōōōōōō88 ƈPlay & Pause / Seeking button ō88 ƈDelete button ōōōōōōōō88 ƈHold / Equalizer button ōōōō89 ƈPlaylist button ōōōōōōōō89

ƃSetting up the playback function

using the LCD monitorōōōōō90 ƈResume ōōōōōōōōōō91 ƈPlay mode ōōōōōōōōō91 ƈSkin of MP3 player ōōōōōō91 ƈPlaying back the slide show ōō92

ƈSetting slide show interval ōōō92 ƈDelete all ōōōōōōōōōō92 ƈFrame search ōōōōōōōō92 ƈDisplay setting ōōōōōōōō93 ƈSetting up the recording function

in the MP3 modeōōōōōōō93 ƈAuto Scroll ōōōōōōōōō93 ƈMP3 BGM Setting ōōōōōō94 ƈLanguage setting ōōōōōō94

ƃImportant notes ōōōōōōō94 ƃWarning indicator ōōōōōōō96 ƃ

Before contacting a service centre

ō96

ƃSpecification ōōōōōōōōō98

ƃSoftware Notes ōōōōōōō101 ƃAbout the softwareōōōōōō101 ƃ

Setting up the application software

ō102 ƃStarting PC mode ōōōōōō104 ƃRemovable Diskōōōōōōō105 ƃRemoving the removable disk ō106 ƃ

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC

ō107 ƃUsing the USB Driver for MACō107 ƃRemoving the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE ōōōōōōō107 ƃDigimax Converterōōōōōō108 ƃDigimax Master ōōōōōōō109 ƃFAQōōōōōōōōōōōō112

SOFTWARE

MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER Mode

SETUP

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System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

User manual,

Product warranty

Camera case

SD memory card / MMC

(see p.12)

DPOF compatible

printer (see p.71)

AC adapter (SAC-45) /

USB cable (SUC-C2)

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-0837)

PictBridge compatible

printer (see p.74)

Computer

External monitor

(see p.82)

< Included items >

Camera strap Software CD

(see p.101~102)

Earphones

AV cable

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Face Recognition (FR) / Lock button

Shutter button

Power button

Speaker

Self-timer / AF lamp

Microphone

Lens

Flash

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Back

Identification of features

9 button touch pad (Smart button)

Camera strap

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

Camera status lamp

LCD monitor

Earphones jack

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ƈ Self-timer lamp

ƈ Camera Status Lamp

Side / Bottom

Battery lock lever

Battery chamber

Battery chamber cover

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

The lamp is off (LCD monitor turns off)

The lamp turns on

The lamp blinks

Tripod socket USB / AV port

Identification of features

Memory card slot

When the USB cable is attached to a computer

After taking a picture

Power on

Transmitting Data with a PC When the USB cable is attached to a printer When the printer is

printing

When the AF activates

Icon Status Description

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

Blinking

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

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Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera.

Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.

ƈ SLB-0837 rechargeable battery Specification

Model SLB-0837

Type Lithium Ion

Capacity 860mAh

Voltage 3.7V

Important information about battery usage.

ƃ When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. ƃ Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.

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

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

and you may experience reduced battery life.

ƃ Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures. ƃ During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.

This is perfectly normal.

ƃ When you use earphones, do not remove the battery while the camera is

turning on. It may generate a loud noise.

INFORMATION

Approx. 150 MIN

Charging time

(When the camera is turned off)

ƈ Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-0837

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

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

Conditions

Still image

Approx. 90 MIN /

Approx. 180 shots

Approx. 80 MIN

Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 7M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between Wide and Tele after every shot. Using the flash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then Powering it off for 1 minute.

Using the fully charged battery 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate

Movie

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

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

Conditions

Using the fully charged battery Turning off the LCD monitor

Using the fully charged battery

Approx. 210 MIN

Approx. 135 MIN

MP3

PMP

Multi

Media

Battery life / Number

of images

Battery life / Number of

images

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Important information about USB cable usage.

ƃ Use a USB cable (SUC-C2) with the correct specification. ƃ If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :

connect the camera directly to the PC.

ƃ If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time :

remove other device.

ƃ If the USB cable is connected to a port located on the front of the PC :

remove the cable and connect it to a port located on the back of the PC.

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

500mA), the camera may not be charged.

CAUTION

ƈ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837)

Charging LED

Connecting to a Power Source

ƈ You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) by using the SAC-45 KIT

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

ƃ Using an AC cable

: Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable.

It can be used as a power cable.

ƃ Using a USB cable

: Remove the AC adapter (SAC-45).

You can download stored images to your PC (p.104) or supply the power to your camera through the USB cable.

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ƈ Charging LED of the AC Adapter

ƃ If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at

the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.

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

Charging LED

Being Charged Red LED is on

Charging is complete Green LED is on

Charging error Red LED is off or blinking

Orange coloured LED is on

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

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

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

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

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

fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.

CAUTION

Connecting to a Power Source

Inserting the memory card

ƈ Insert the battery as shown

- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -).

- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover. This may damage it.

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

ƈ Insert the memory card as shown.

- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.

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

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

Battery status

Battery indicator

The battery is

fully charged

Low battery capacity (Prepare to recharge or use spare battery)

Flat battery.

Recharge or use

spare battery.

Being discharged

(Using the AC adapter)

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

become corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

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

ƃ Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. ƃ It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy

disks, hard disks, CD etc.

ƃ If there is insufficient memory available

: A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.

To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

ƃ Be sure to format the memory card (see p.83) if you are using a newly

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

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

removed.

ƃ Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce 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.

ƃ The memory card is an electronic precision device.

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

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

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

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

temperature.

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

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

ƃ Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. ƃ During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card

is warm. This is perfectly normal.

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

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

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

reader.

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Super Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS

137 263 380

189 359 511

293 540 750

930 1456 1793

154 295 425

176 338 485

256 481 680

856 1402 1780

About 20' About 40'

About 40' About 60'

ƈ When using a 512MB MMC (Multi Media Card), the specified shooting capacity

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

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

The zoom button doesn’t use during the movie recording.

Wide

Movie

clip

Still

Image

ƃ Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking

as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

INFORMATION

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

[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

Write protect

switch

Label

Card pins

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.

Recorded image

size

Instructions on how to use the memory card

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When Using the Camera for the First Time

ƈ 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 again after setting up the date, time and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera.

ƃ Turning on the camera

To turn on the camera, press the Power button (ڹ) or Open the camera (ں) as shown.

ƃ Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing

the Ɗƌ button and press the Ȟ button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing

the ƊƌȜȞ button and press the OK button.

Ȟ button : selects YEAR / MONTH / DAY /

HOUR / MINUTE / DATE TYPE

Ȝ 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.

Ɗƌ button : changes the value of each item.

ƃ Setting up the language

1. Select the [LANGUAGE] menu by pressing the Ɗƌ button and press the Ȟ button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Ɗƌ button and press the OK button.

ƃ You can select one of the following 22 languages.

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

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

INFORMATION

Setup1

2007/ 02/ 01

13:00

yy/mm/dd

Back Set

Date&Time



LANGUAGE









Setup1 LANGUAGE ENGLISGH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

Back Set



Date&Time



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Starting the recording mode

ڻں ڹ

ۄ : Battery (p.11)

ۅ : Image size (p.29)

ۆ : Image quality /

Frame rate (p.30)

ۇ : Continuous shot

(p.30)

؅ : Metering (p.31)

؆ : ISO (p.31)

؇ : White Balance

(p.32)

؈ :

Exposure

compensation (p.33)

؉ 2007/02/01 01:00 PM : Date/ Time (p.79)

؊ : Camera shake

warning (p.21)

؋ : Auto Focus Frame

(p.42)

، : Voice memo (p.43)

ڹ : Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate (p.23)

ں 10 : Number of available shots remaining (p.13)

00:00:00 : Available recording time

(Movie clip / Voice recording) (p.13)

ڻ : Card inserted indicator (p.12)

ڼ : Recording mode (p.16)

ڽ : Colour Effect (p.34)

ھ : Face Recognition (p.20)

ڿ : Flash (p.26)

ۀ : Self-timer (p.28)

ہ : Macro (p.25)

ۂ : Contrast (p.42)

: Mic. off (p.44)

ۃ : Sharpness (p.42)

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ You can select the desired working mode using the M

(Mode) button located on the back of the camera.

Press the M button and a menu show aside will display. Select a desired mode by using the Smart button.

ƈ Mode icons

Selecting modes

AUTO PROGRAM MOVIE ASR

PMP MP3 TEXT VIEWER

SCENE

SHOOTING

MULTIMEDIA

Mode

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NIGHT

PORTRAIT CHILDREN

LANDSCAPE

CLOSE-UP

TEXT

SUNSET

DAWN

BACK LIGHT

FIRE

WORKS

BEACH

&SNOW

SELF

SHOT

FOOD

CAFE

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ How to use the PROGRAM mode ( )

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

1. Select the Program mode by pressing the Mode button.

2. Press the menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size, quality, effects, sharpness, metering and etc. (p.29~44)

ƈ How to use the AUTO mode ( )

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

[AUTO mode]

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

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

INFORMATION

1. Insert the battery (p.11) taking note of the correct polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the memory card (p.11). As this camera has a 10MB internal memory, it is not essential to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

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

5. Select the Auto mode by pressing the Mode button (p.16, 29).

6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image.

7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

[PROGRAM mode]

ƈ How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( )

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Min. 2 sec - Max. 1 hour)

1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by pressing the mode button. (Available recording time will display on the LCD monitor)

2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

* Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)

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

ſ You can record the movie without voice. (p.44)

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

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Starting the recording mode

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

This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a wellexposed image in dim conditions. Press the ASR button.

ƃ Things to watch out for using the ASR mode

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

2. If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR doesn’t activate.

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

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

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

6. As the ASR uses the camera’s digital processor, images taken using the ASR may take a little longer for the camera to process.

[ASR mode]

ƈ Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)

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

ƃ Using Successive Recording

1. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

2. Press the Pause button to pause recording. Press the Pause button again to resume the recording.

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

REC

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Starting the recording mode

ƈ How to use the SCENE mode ( )

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

- Select the Scene mode by pressing the Mode

button.

- Press the Menu button to select a desired scene

menu. (p.44)

ƈ Wise Shot

Two images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode. You can select and save only one of the images.

ƃ How to use the Wise Shot

1. Select the ASR mode by pressing the mode button.

2. Press the Fn button. (p.30)

3. Select the ( ) menu.

4. Press the Shutter button to capture images

- Two images are captured in succession.

ƃ In the Wise shot mode, the shutter speed value shown on the LCD monitor

may be different with the real shutter speed.

INFORMATION

Wise Shot

[SCENE mode]

ſ The scene modes are listed below.

[Nightscene] ( ) : 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] ( ) : For portraits without shadows caused by

backlighting. [Firework] ( ) : Firework scenes. [Beach&Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes. [Self Shot] ( ) : Use when the photographer would also like to be in

the image. [Food] ( ) : For taking delicious looking food. [Café] ( ) : For taking pictures of cafe and restaurant.

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Things to watch out for when taking pictures

ƈ Pressing the shutter button down half way.

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

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

Starting the recording mode

2. The size and position of the auto focus frame is set on the face of the subject automatically.

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

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

ƈ Face recognition

This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy pictures of people. Selectable modes : Auto, Program, ASR, Portrait, Children, Beach&Snow,

Self shot, Cafe mode.

1. Press the FR (Face Recognition) button ( ) in the selectable modes. The FR icon will be displayed on the screen left top side.

ƃ This function can detect up to 9 persons. ƃ When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on

the nearest person.

ƃ When Face detection begins, the Digital Zoom cannot operate. ƃ When Face detection begins, the Effect mode cannot operate. ƃ

When the face is recognised, the focus frame will be white. And the face in focus will be highlighted in green when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. Other faces (up to 8) in the picture will be shown in grey. (Total 9)

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

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

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

ƃ The maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.7m (Wide). ƃ The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.

INFORMATION

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

camera settings.

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

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

ƈ Shooting against the light :

Do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 19), fill-in flash (see page 26), spot metering (see page 31), or exposure compensation (see page 33).

ƈ 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.

Things to watch out for when taking pictures

Focus lock

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

lock function.

ƃ Using the Focus Lock

1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.

[The image to be captured] [Press the SHUTTER

button halfway and focus

on the subject]

[Recompose the picture

and fully press the SHUTTER button]

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

POWER button

SHUTTER button

ƃ Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. ƃ If there is no operation during the specified time,

the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 81 for more information about the auto power off function.

ƃ Used for taking an image or recording voice in the

RECORDING mode.

ƃ In MOVIE CLIP mode :

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

ƃ In STILL IMAGE mode :

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

Using the camera buttons to set the camera

ƈ This button is for quick and easy pictures of

people.

ƈ In MP3 and PMP mode, this button will lock the

camera buttons.

FR (Face Recognition) / Lock button

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ƃ WIDE Zoom

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

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

Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the

ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

ZOOM W / T button

ƃ This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X

digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.

ƃ TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the

subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.

Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected,

pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.

[WIDE zoom] [TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5X]

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

Pressing

the ZOOM

T button

[Digital zoom 5X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

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

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

Pressing

the ZOOM

W button

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ZOOM W / T button

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

to process. Allow time for this to take place.

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

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

ƃ The digital zoom can't be activated in the [Nightscene], [Children], [Text],

[Close up], [Fireworks], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes, the Movie clip mode, the ASR (Wise shot) mode and the [High light], [Photo Frame], [Composite] effect.

ƃ Take care not to touch the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction.

INFORMATION

Info ( ) / Up (ƊƊ) button

ƈ While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a

direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information.

Info ( ) button

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ƃ When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera

shake.

ƃ When you take a picture within 30cm (Wide zoom) or 40cm (Tele zoom) in

the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.

ƃ When you take a picture within the 5cm Super macro range, the auto-focus

on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance.

INFORMATION

Macro ( ) / Down (ƌƌ) button

ƈ While the menu is showing, the DOWN button operates

as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.

Mode

Focus Type Super macro ( ) Auto macro ( ) Normal

Mode

Focus Type Super macro ( ) Macro ( ) Normal

Mode

Focus Type Super macro ( ) Auto macro ( ) Normal

Focus range

W : 80 ~ Infinity

T : 80 ~ Infinity

W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity

W : 80 ~ Infinity

T : 80 ~ Infinity

W : 1 ~ 5

(Wide only)

W : 1 ~ 5

(Wide only)

W : 5 ~ Infinity

T : 40 ~ Infinity

W : 5 ~ Infinity

T : 40 ~ Infinity

W : 5 ~ 80

T : 40 ~ 80

Program ( )

ASR mode ( )

Auto ( )

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

(Unit : cm)

[Auto focus - No icon]

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

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ƈ Available focusing method, by recording mode

(ƃ: Selectable, ū: Infinity focus range)

ƈ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,

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

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

the LEFT button operates as the FLASH button.

ƃ Selecting the flash mode

1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of Movie clip mode.

2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.

3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment.

ƃ Flash range

(Unit : m)

WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE

Macro

Normal

Auto macro

ISO

AUTO

ſ When the Super Macro is selected, flash is fixed as the Flash Off mode.

0.8 ~ 3.3

0.8 ~ 2.5

0.3 ~ 0.8 0.4 ~ 0.8 0.3 ~ 3.3 0.4 ~ 2.5

[Selecting the Auto flash]

Macro ( ) / Down (ƌƌ) button Flash ( ) / Left (ȜȜ) button

Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal

ƃƃ

ƃƃ ƃ

ƃƃƃ

ƃƃ

Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal

ƃ ƃ ƃ ū

ū ū ƃ ū

ƃ ƃ ƃ

SCENE

Mode

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ƃ If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow synchro

flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.

ƃ Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. ƃ Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is

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

ƃ In the ASR mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],

[Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.

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

reflective.

ƃ When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a

white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.

INFORMATION

Icon Flash mode Description

ƃ Flash mode indicator

If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.

If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.

The flash fires regardless of the available light. The intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.

The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.

Auto flash

Auto &

Red eye

reduction

Fill in flash

Slow synchro

Flash off

Red-eye

reduction

Flash ( ) / Left (ȜȜ) button

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ƃ Available flash mode, by recording mode

(ƃ: Selectable)

ƈ When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,

pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. The right button can also be used to move to a sub menu to select a different setting. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image.

ƃ In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. ƃ When you select 2SEC self-timer with flash, the delay (2 seconds) can be

extended according to the flash charging status.

ƃ If you operate the Power button and Self-timer button during the self-timer

operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

ƃ Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

INFORMATION

ƃ Selecting the self-timer

1. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. (p.8)

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

[Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer]

Self-timer ( ) / Right (ȞȞ) buttonFlash ( ) / Left (ȜȜ) button

ƃƃ ƃ ƃ

ƃƃ ƃƃ ƃ ƃ

ƃƃƃ

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M (Mode) button

ƈ You can select the desired working mode using the M

(Mode) button located on the back of the camera Refer to page 16 for selecting camera modes.

Fn button

ƈ You can select Image size, Quality, Metering, Drive

modes, ISO, White Balance and Exposure Compensation. In Night scene mode, you can select the shutter speed and aperture value with this button.

ſ In ASR mode, ISO is fixed to AUTO and EV is fixed to 0.0EV. ſ Depending on the recording mode, the selectable sub menus can be varied.

ƈ Image Size : You can select the image size appropriate for your application.

ƃ The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots available because

high resolution images require more memory.

INFORMATION

[STILL IMAGE mode]

Image Size

3072x2304 2592x1944 2048x1536

1024x768 3072x2048 3072x1782 2560x1440

1280x720

640x480 320x240

Still Image

Wide

Movie Clip

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

SIZE SIZE

Fn button

Main menu Sub menu Available mode

Drive mode

Metering

ISO

White Balance

Exposure Value

Quality

Image size

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