Samsung L83T User Manual
《1》
Instructions Getting to know your camera
Use this camera in the following order
Set up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera’s power
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.100)
Take a picture. (p.19)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.103)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is
turned off, press the camera button to turn
it on.
Open Windows EXPLORER and search
for [Removable Disk]. (p.103)
■
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 takes no responsibility for loss or damage
of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
● Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
● If 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.
● The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior
notice for upgrading the camera functions.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
《2》
Danger Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
● Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. 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.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
● Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash
too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
● For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
● Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a
few minutes to allow it time to cool.
● Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in
temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the
camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.
● When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build
up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in a well-ventilated area.
《3》
Caution Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in a minor or moderate injury.
● 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 polarities reversed.
● 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 when you are using the AC
Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable
from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to
other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may
damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
● Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction.
● Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
● Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip
cards near the case.
007 System chart
008 Identification of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
012 Connecting to a Power Source
015 Inserting the memory card
016 Instructions on how to use the memory
card
018 LCD monitor indicator
019 Changing the recording mode
019 Starting the recording mode
019 How to use the Auto mode
020 How to use the Program mode
020 How to use the ASR mode
021 How to use the Movie clip mode
021 Recording the movie clip without sound
021 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
022 How to use the Scene modes
023 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
READY
RECORDING
Contents
《4》
024 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
024 POWER button
024 SHUTTER button
024 ZOOM W / T button
026 Face recognition(FR) button
027 Info / Up button
027 Macro / Down button
029 Focus lock
029 Flash / Left button
031 Self-timer / Right button
033 MENU / OK button
033 M (Mode) button
034 E (Effect) button
035 E (Effect) button : Colour
036 E (Effect) button : Colour Mask
037 E (Effect) button : Saturation
038 E (Effect) button : FUN
038 Cartoon
040 Pre-set focus frame
041 Composite shooting
043 Photo Frame
044 Fn button
044 How to use the Fn menu
045 Size
045 Quality / Frame rate
046 Metering
046 Drive mode
047 ISO
048 White balance
049 Exposure compensation
049 Long Time shutter
050 Movie Clip frame stabiliser
050 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera
settings
051 Sharpness
051 Contrast
051 Auto Focus type
052 Voice Memo
052 Voice Recording
053 Recording the movie clip without voice
053 SCENE mode
054 Sound menu
054 Sound
054 Volume
054 Start up sound
054 Shutter sound
SETUP
Contents
《5》
055 Beep Sound
055 AF sound
055 Setup menu
056 Setup menu 1
056 File name
057 LANGUAGE
057 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
057 World Time
058 Imprinting the recording date
058 LCD brightness
058 Auto Focus lamp
058 Start up image
059 Setup menu 2
059 Quick view
059 Auto power off
059 LCD save
060 Selecting Video out type
061 Formatting a memory
061 Initialisation
062 Starting play mode
062 Playing back a still image
062 Playing back a movie clip
PLAY
063 Movie clip capture function
063 On camera movie trimming
064 Playing back a recorded voice
064 Playing back a voice memo
065 LCD monitor Indicator
065 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
065 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
067 Info / Up button
067 Play & Pause / Down button
068 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
068 Printer button
068 Delete button
069 E (Effect) button : Resize
070 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image
070 E (Effect) button : Colour
071 E (Effect) button : Special Colour
071 Colour Filter
072 Colour mask
073 E (Effect) button : Image editing
073 Red eye Removal
073 Brightness control
073 Contrast control
074 Saturation control
074 Noise Effect
Contents
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075 E (Effect) button : FUN
075 Cartoon
076 Preset focus frames
077 Composite image
079 Photo Frame
080 Sticker
080 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
082 Starting the slide show
082 Start the slide show
082 Selecting Images
083 Configure slide show effects
083 Setting play interval
083 Setting Background Music
084 Playback
084 Voice memo
084 Deleting images
085 Protecting images
085 DPOF
087 Copy To Card
088 PictBridge
089 PictBridge : Picture Selection
090 PictBridge : Print Setting
090 PictBridge : Reset
091 Important notes
092 Warning indicator
093 Before contacting a service centre
095 Specifications
098 Software Notes
098 System Requirements
099 About the software
100 Setting up the application software
102 Starting PC mode
105 Removing the removable disk
106 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
106 Using the USB Driver for MAC
106 Removing the USB Driver for Windows
98SE
107 Samsung Master
110 FAQ
SOFTWARE
《7》
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.99)
Camera strap
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera case
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.15)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.85)
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.88)
Computer
(see p.103)
External monitor
(see p. 60)
< Included items >
Rechargeable battery
(SLB-0837B)
AV cable
AC adapter (SAC-45) /
USB cable (SUC-C2)
《8》
Identification of features
Front & Top
Shutter button
Lens
Flash
AF sensor/Self-timer lamp
Microphone
Speaker
FR (Face Recognition) button
Power button
《9》
Identification of features
Back
LCD monitor
5-function button
M (Mode) button
E (Effect) button
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Camera status lamp
Fn/Delete button
Eyelet for camera strap
Play mode/Print button
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
《10》
Identification of features
Bottom 5 Function button
Battery holder
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover
Memory card slot
Tripod socket
USB/AV connection terminal
※ To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
MENU/OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
《11》
Identification of features
■
Mode icon : Refer to page 19 for more information about the camera mode
setting.
■ Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
- For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals.
For the 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.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in
accordance with the subject's movement.
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Auto Program Movie ASR
SCENE
SHOOTING
MODE
Night
Portrait
Children
Landscape
Close-up
Text
Sunset
Dawn
Back
light
Fire
works
Beach
&Snow
Selfshot
Food
Cafe
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
The lamp turns on
(The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn't focus on the subject)
When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC
After taking a picture
Power on
When the USB cable is
inserted to a printer
The lamp is off
When the AF activates
■ Camera Status Lamp
《12》
Connecting to a Power Source
■ SLB-0837(B) rechargeable battery Specification
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-0837(B) supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
Model SLB-0837(B)
Type Lithium Ion
Capacity 800mAh
Voltage 3.7V
■ Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-0837(B)
※ These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
Still image
Approx. 100 MIN /
Approx. 200 shots
Battery life / Number
of images
Conditions
Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode,
8M image size, Fine image quality,
Shot to shot interval : 30Sec.
Changing the zoom position between
the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
Using the flash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then Powering it off for 1 minute.
Using the fully charged battery
640x480 image size
30fps frame rate
Movie
Approx. 150 MIN
Charging time
(When the camera is turned off)
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. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if
kept inside the camera.
● Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
● Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
● During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become
warm. This is perfectly normal.
Battery life / Number
of images
Approx. 75 MIN
Conditions
《13》
Connecting to a Power Source
You can charge the rechargeable battery SLB-0837(B) 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.
● Using an AC cable
: Connect the AC adapter to the USB cable.
It can be used as a power cable.
● Using a USB cable
: Remove the AC adapter (SAC-45).
You can download stored images to your PC
(p.103) or supply the power to your camera
through the USB cable.
Important information about USB cable usage.
● Use a USB cable (SUC-C2) with the correct specification.
● If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :
connect the camera directly to the PC.
● If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same
time : remove other device.
● 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.
● If the USB port of the PC doesn't meet the Power output standard
(5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.
《14》
Connecting to a Power Source
■ How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837B)
Charging LED
● Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and
do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.
● 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.
● If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery can't
charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.
■ Charging LED of the AC Adapter
-
If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at
the same time. This is because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for
more than 10 minutes before using 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.
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged
(Using the AC adapter)
Orange coloured LED is on
《15》
Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you
have inserted battery, please check
whether the battery is inserted with the
correct polarity (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover is
opened, do not force it. This may cause
damage to the battery
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)
Battery empty.
Recharge or
use spare
battery.
■ There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before
inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory card facing
toward the front of the camera (Lens) and
the card pins toward the back of the
camera (LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
《16》
Instructions on how to use the memory card
● If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may
become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording,
deleting (formatting) or reading.
● Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
● It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy
disks, hard disks, CD etc.
● If there is insufficient memory available :
A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.
To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or
delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.
● Be sure to format the memory card (see p.61) 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.
● Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
《17》
57 103 180 - - -
68 115 206 - - -
84 134 233 - - -
93 158 271 - - -
172 265 425 - - -
558 663 742 - - -
--- -
About 6'57" About 8'44"
--- -
About 9'20"
About 11'52"
---
About 11'07" About 14'10" About 17'52"
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About 21'07" About 27'25" About 37'18"
Instructions on how to use the memory card
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
Write protect
switch
Label
Card pins
The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media
Cards).
The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files
from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD
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 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be
as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
※ The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
Movie
clip
Still
image
Recorded
image size
Super
Fine
Fine Normal
20FPS30FPS 15FPS
*
LCD monitor indicator
《18》
[Image & Full Status]
■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
No. Description Icons Page
2 Color / Saturation p.35/37
3 Face Recognition p.26
4 Flash p.29
5 Self-timer p.31
6 Macro p.27
Recording mode
p.11
1
No. Description Icons Page
7 Contrast p.51
8Sharpness/Mic. Off p.51/53
9 Auto Focus Frame p.19/51
10 Camera shake Warning p.23
11 Date / Time 2007/06/01 01:00 PM p.57
p.49
13 White Balance p.48
14 ISO p.47
16 Metering p.46
17 Image Quality / Frame Rate p.45
18 Image Size p.45
19 Battery p.15
21 Voice Memo p.52
6/00:00:00 p.17
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20
15
12
22
23
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
Drive mode / Stabiliser
Exposure compensation
/ LongTime Shutter
Number of available shots
remaining / Remaining time
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
p.24
p.46/50
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③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨⑩ ⑪
① ⑳
⑫
⑬
⑭
⑮
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲
LT
MF
《19》
Changing the recording mode Starting the recording mode
You can select the desired working mode by the M (mode) button located on
the back of the camera. Auto, Program, movie clip, ASR, scene (night,
portrait, children, landscape, close-up, text, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks,
beach & snow, Self-shot, Food, Cafe) camera modes are available.
■ Selecting the camera mode
1. Insert the battery (p.15).
2. Insert the memory card (p.15). As this camera has a 19MB 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.
5. Press the M button and a menu for selecting
recording menu will be displayed.
6. You can select a mode by pressing the 5 function
button.
Up / Down button : moves the cursor between
SHOOTING MENU and
SCENE MENU mode.
Left / Right button : moves the cursor between
each modes.
7. Press the OK button and a recording mode is set.
AUTO
SCENE
[Mode selection menu]
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
1. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode)
button (p.33).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the Auto mode
●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.
《20》
■ Things to watch out for using the ASR mode
- The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode.
- If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions, the ASR
will not activate.
- If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting conditions, camera
shake warning indicator ( ) will display. For best results only take pictures
in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( ) is not displayed.
- If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
- Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to
achieve a better result.
- As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little
longer for the camera to process and save the images.
Starting the recording mode
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings
and you can manually configure various functions.
1. Select the Program mode by pressing the M
(Mode) button (p.33).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
※ Refer to page 34-53 for more information about
the Program mode menus.
How to use the Program mode
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a wellexposed image in dim conditions.
1. Select the ASR mode by pressing the M (Mode)
button. (p.33)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the ASR mode
《21》
Starting the recording mode
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the
memory capacity allows.
1. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M
(Mode) button.(p.33)
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. 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 : 800x592, 720x480, 640x480, 320x240
- Movie clip file type : AVI (MPEG-4)
- Frame Rate : 30FPS, 20FPS, 15FPS
-
When the 800X592 or 720X480 image size is selected, the 30FPS can't be selected.
How to use the Movie clip mode
You can record the movie clip without sound.
Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE
CLIP mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Select the [RECORDING] menu by pressing the
Left / Right button.
6. Press the Down button to select the [Voice Mute]
menu and press the Right button.
7. Select the [On] menu by pressing the Up / Down button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
Recording the movie clip without sound
■ 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.
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.
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
00 : 00 : 18
Stop Record
//‖‖
SH
Starting the recording mode
《22》
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting
situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M (Mode)
button (p.33).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the Scene modes
■ 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] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[FIREWORK] ( ) : Firework scenes.
[BEACH&SNOW] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.
[SELF SHOT] ( ) : Use when the photographer would also like to
appear in the image.
[FOOD] ( ) : For taking delicious looking food.
[CAFÉ] ( ) : For taking pictures in cafes and restaurants.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
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● Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.
Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
● The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
● When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor.
In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to
flash shot mode.
● Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the sun.
Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a
picture against the sun, please use the [BACKLIGHT]
in the scene shooting mode (see page 22), fill-in flash
(see page 29), spot metering (see page 46), or
exposure compensation (see page 49).
● Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
● Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
● 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.
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM W / T button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If there is no operation during the specified time, the
camera's power will be turned off automatically to
save battery life.
Refer to page 59 for more information about the auto
power off function.
POWER button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode.
● In MOVIE CLIP mode
Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the
process for recording a movie clip.
Press the shutter button once and the movie clip
is recorded for as long as the available recording
time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop
recording, press the shutter button again.
● In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks
the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores
the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the
camera has finished storing the image data.
SHUTTER button
If the menu is not displayed, this button works as
the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.
This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X
digital zoom function.
Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.
■ 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 5.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
ZOOM W / T button
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[TELE zoom]
[Optical zoom 2X]
[WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X]
[TELE zoom]
[WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
■ WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from
the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away.
Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the
camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject
appears at its furthest 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
● Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the
camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.
● The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
● You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital
zoom.
● To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway
at the maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button
again.
● The digital zoom can't be activated in some Scene modes (Night,
Children, Text, Close-up, Fireworks), Motion Capture mode, ASR mode
and the movie clip mode.
● Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction.
Face recognition(FR) button
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2. The size and position of the auto focus frame is
set at 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.
This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets
the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture.
※ Selectable modes : Auto, Program, ASR, Scene modes
(Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow, Self-shot, Cafe)
1. Press the FR (Face Recognition) button
( ) in the selectable modes.
The FR icon will be displayed on the screen
left side.
● This function can detect up to 9 persons.
● When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will
focus on the nearest person.
● The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
● The effects functions are not activated in this mode.
● When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame
will be displayed over the target face and the gray colour focus frame
appear over the remaining faces(up to 8). Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus on the face and the white focus frame turns
green.(Total 9)
● Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure.
● In some conditions this function cannot work properly.
-
When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden.
- When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
● The maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.5m (Wide).
● The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the
subject.
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Info ( ) / Up button
Macro ( ) / Down button
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
While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main
menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not
showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures.
The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the
desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
[Auto Macro ( )]
[Macro ( )][Auto Focus]
[Manual Focus]
※ When the manual focus is selected, a bar
for selecting the focus distance appears.
The focus bar displayed on the LCD
monitor is for your reference. To get the
exact focus range, refer to the image
displayed on the LCD monitor.
- Left/Right : Selecting the Focus distance
- OK button : Setting up the focus.
[Super Macro ( )]
Macro ( ) / Down button
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Mode
Focus Type Super macro ( ) Auto macro ( ) Normal
Mode
Focus Type
Mode
Focus Type Super macro ( ) Macro ( ) Normal
Focus range
Focus range
Focus range
W : 80 ~ Infinity
T : 80 ~ Infinity
W : 80 ~ Infinity
T : 80 ~ Infinity
W : 80 ~
Infinity
T : 80 ~
Infinity
1cm ~ Infinity
W : 1 ~ 5
(Wide only)
Super macro ( )
Macro ( ) Normal Manual Focus
W : 1 ~ 5
(Wide only)
W : 5 ~ Infinity
T : 40 ~ Infinity
W : 5 ~ 80
T : 40 ~ 80
W : 1 ~ 5
(Wide only)
W : 5 ~ 80
T : 40 ~ 80
Program ( )
ASR mode ( )
Auto ( )
■ Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
(Unit : cm)
● When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid
camera shake.
● When you take a picture within 20cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.
● When you take a picture within the 5cm Super macro range, the autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance.
Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal MF
●● ●
● ●●●
●●
●● ●
Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal
●
●
●
∞
●
●
∞
∞
●
∞
●
●
●
●
■ Available focusing method, by recording mode
(● : Selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range)
SCENE
Mode
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Focus lock Flash ( ) / Left button
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus
lock function.
■ Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights
up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the
SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera
to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button
completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER
button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be
captured.
2. Press the SHUTTER
button halfway and
focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,
pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to
the left tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH
button.
■ Selecting the flash mode
1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of
the Movie clip mode or the ASR mode. (p.33)
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
■ Flash range
※ When the Super Macro is selected, flash is fixed as the Flash Off mode.
(Unit : m)
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
0.8 ~ 3.0 0.5 ~ 2.5 0.2 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.2 ~ 3.0 0.5 ~ 2.5
Macro
Auto macro
ISO
AUTO
[Selecting the Auto flash]
Normal
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