Samsung MV800, EC-MV800ZBMRMX User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.

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Quick reference

User Manual

MV800

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Settings

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—Situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and
liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these
materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

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Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can
cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or
cause a fire.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger,
and then contact a Samsung service center.

Health and safety information

Caution—Situations that could cause damage to your camera
or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause
serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or
personal injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and
accessories.

• Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories

can cause the batteries to explode, damage your camera, or
cause injury.

• Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by

unapproved batteries, chargers, cables, or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/­terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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Health and safety information

Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and
install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or
improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause
a fire.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to insert
the correct USB cable connector into the camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Do not place the camera in or near a magnetic field.

If the camera is placed with a magnetic object, the camera may
malfunction.

Please be careful not to drop the camera or shock the camera's
exterior.

• Because this could damage the camera's screen, please be

careful.

• If you drop the camera, the exterior may be damaged and the

internal components may break.

Please be careful if the camera's screen is damaged.

• If glass or acrylic parts are broken, please use the camera after

repairing it at Samsung Electronics Service Center to reduce
the risk of accidents and injuries.

• Please do not use the camera other than its intended use.

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Outline of the User Manual

Copyright information

• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are

registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition

Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• microSD™ and microSDHC™ are registered

trademarks of the SD Association.

• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are

the property of their respective owners.

• The contents of this manual and the camera

specifications presented in this manual may be
changed without prior notice if the camera's functions
are upgraded.

• You may not reuse or distribute any part of this

manual without prior permission.

Basic functions 12

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.

Extended functions 36

Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.

Shooting options 58

Learn how to set the options in the photo and video
shooting modes.

Playback/Editing 84

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.

Settings 111

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 118

Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step. For example:

→

Touch

→ Photo Size (represents Touch , and then touch Photo Size).

* Annotation

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

• Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal,

or still life

• Background: the objects around the subject

• Composition: the combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

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Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes
appear red.

Photos have dust
spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.

Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.

Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.

•

Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 62)

•

If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97)

If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.

•

Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 64)

Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.

•

Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 33)

•

Use the DUAL IS mode. (p. 43)

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.

•

Select Night Shot mode. (p. 41)

•

Turn on the flash. (p. 62)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 64)

•

Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark
areas, the subject may appear too dark.

•

Avoid shooting toward the sun.

•

Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 41)

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 62)

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 73)

•

Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 74)

•

Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 74)

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•

Beauty Shot mode  51

•

Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  62

•

Face Detection  68

•

Pose Guide mode  48

•

Auto Zoom Shot mode  48

•

Self Shot mode  49

•

Intelligent Portrait mode  50

•

Picture in Picture mode  50

Capturing photos at night or in the
dark

•

Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn  41

•

Night Shot mode  41

•

Flash options  62

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  64

Capturing action photos

•

Continuous, Motion Capture  77

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  64

•

EV (to adjust exposure)  73

•

ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)

•

Metering  74

•

AEB (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different
exposures)

74



77



Capturing photos of text, insects, or
flowers

•

Scene mode > Text  41

•

Close Up mode  42

•

Macro  65

Taking panoramic photos

•

Live Panorama mode

 39

Applying effects to photos

•

Background Blur mode  52

•

Magic Frame mode  53

•

My Magic Frame mode  53

•

Funny Face mode  54

•

Photo Filter mode  55

•

Vignetting mode  57

•

Smart Filter effects  78

•

Image Adjust
(to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation)

Applying effects to videos

•

Movie Filter mode  56

•

Vignetting mode  57

Reducing camera shake

•

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  33

•

DUAL IS mode  43

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•

Viewing files by category in
Smart album

•

Viewing files as thumbnails

89



•

Deleting files on the memory
card

•

Viewing files as a slide show

92



•

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV,
or 3D TV

•

Connecting your camera to a
computer

•

Adjusting sound and volume

113



•

Adjusting the brightness of
the display

•

Changing the display
language

•

Setting the date and time  115

•

Before contacting a service

80



center

88

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91

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100



103

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114

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115

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128

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Contents

Basic functions

................................................................12

Unpacking .................................................................... 13

Camera layout ..............................................................14

Using the screen ......................................................... 16

Inserting the battery and memory card ........................17

Charging the battery and turning on your camera .......18

Charging the battery .................................................... 18

Turning on your camera ............................................... 18

Performing the initial setup .......................................... 19

Learning icons ..............................................................21

Using the touch screen ................................................ 22

Setting the sound ......................................................... 24

Using the Home screen ................................................ 25

Accessing the Home screen ........................................ 25

Icons on the Home screen ........................................... 25

Rearranging icons .......................................................27

Setting Wallpaper ........................................................27

Using the Help mode ................................................... 29

Viewing the Application description ............................... 29

Viewing the Operation guide .........................................29

Capturing photos ..........................................................30

Zooming .....................................................................31

Reducing camera shake (OIS) ..................................... 33

Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................34

Extended functions

9

Using shooting modes .................................................37

.........................................................36

Using the Smart Auto mode .........................................37

Using the 3D Photo mode ............................................38

Using the Live Panorama mode ....................................39

Using the Scene mode ................................................41

Using the Night Shot mode ..........................................41

Using the Close Up mode ............................................42

Using the Timer Shot mode ..........................................42

Using the Touch Shot mode .........................................43

Using the DUAL IS mode .............................................43

Using the Program mode .............................................44

Using the Movie mode ................................................. 46

Using the Smart Movie mode .......................................47

Using the portrait modes .............................................. 48

Using the Pose Guide mode ........................................ 48

Using the Auto Zoom Shot mode .................................48

Using the Self Shot mode ............................................49

Using the Intelligent Portrait mode .................................50

Using the Picture in Picture mode .................................50

Using the Beauty Shot mode ........................................51

Using effect modes ...................................................... 52

Using the Background Blur mode .................................52

Using the Magic Frame mode ......................................53

Using the My Magic Frame mode .................................53

Using the Funny Face mode ........................................ 54

Using the Photo Filter mode .........................................55

Using the Movie Filter mode .........................................56

Using the Vignetting mode ........................................... 57

Contents

Shooting options

............................................................. 58

Selecting a resolution and quality ................................59

Selecting a resolution ...................................................59

Selecting image quality ................................................60

Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 62

Preventing red-eye ......................................................62

Using the flash ............................................................62

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ..........................................64

Changing the camera’s focus ......................................65

Using macro ...............................................................65

Using smart touch focus .............................................. 66

Adjusting the focus area ............................................... 67

Using face detection ....................................................68

Detecting faces ........................................................... 68

Capturing a self portrait shot .........................................69

Capturing a smile shot ................................................. 69

Detecting eye blinking .................................................. 70

Using Smart Face Recognition .....................................70

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ..................71

Adjusting brightness and color ....................................73

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................73

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ............................ 74

Changing the metering option .......................................74

Selecting a light source (White balance) .........................75

Using burst modes .......................................................77

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Applying effects/Adjusting images ...............................78

Applying Smart Filter effects ......................................... 78

Adjusting your photos .................................................. 80

Reducing the sound of the zoom .................................81

Available shooting options by shooting mode ............. 82

Playback/Editing

.............................................................. 84

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ...............85

Starting Playback mode ...............................................85

Viewing photos ...........................................................91

Playing a video ............................................................ 93

Editing a photo ............................................................. 95

Resizing photos ..........................................................95

Rotating a photo ..........................................................95

Applying Smart Filter effects ......................................... 96

Adjusting your photos .................................................. 96

Making Storyboard ..................................................... 98

Creating a print order (DPOF) ........................................99

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV ........................100

Transferring files to your Windows computer ............103

Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................104

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a
removable disk

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................107

.......................................................... 106

Transferring files to your Mac computer ....................108

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ........ 109

Contents

Settings

..........................................................................111

Settings menu ............................................................112

Accessing the settings menu .....................................112

Sound ......................................................................113

Display .....................................................................113

Connectivity .............................................................. 114

General ....................................................................115

Appendixes

....................................................................118

Error messages ..........................................................119

Camera maintenance .................................................120

Cleaning your camera ................................................120

Using or storing the camera ....................................... 121

About memory cards .................................................122

About the battery .......................................................124

Before contacting a service center ............................ 128

Camera specifications ................................................ 131

Glossary ......................................................................135

FCC notice ..................................................................140

Index ...........................................................................141

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Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning on your
camera

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

Using the touch screen

Setting the sound

………………………………… 13

……………………………… 14

Using the screen

……………………………………… 18
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera

………………………… 16

……………………… 18

………………… 18

……………… 19

……………………………… 21

…………………… 22

………………………… 24

… 17

Using the Home screen

Accessing the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
Rearranging icons
Setting Wallpaper

Using the Help mode

Viewing the Application description
Viewing the Operation guide

Capturing photos

Zooming

………………………………… 31

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

…………………… 25

……………… 25

………………………… 27

………………………… 27

……………………… 29

………………………… 30

……………… 25

……… 29

……………… 29

…………… 33

…………… 34

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Camera AC adapter/USB cable

Rechargeable battery Strap

Optional accessories

Camera case HDMI cable A/V cable

Quick Start Guide

• The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

• Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera

at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera. We are not
responsible for any damages caused by using items from other manufacturers.

Basic functions

13

Battery charger Memory card/

Memory card adapter

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.

Shutter button

Zoom button

•

In a Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

•

In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo
or view files as thumbnails

POWER button

Flash

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

Basic functions

Microphone

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Lens

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

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Camera layout

1

2

Indicator light

•

Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or
video, being read by a computer or printer, or when
the image is out of focus

•

Steady: When connecting to the computer, when
out of focus, or charging the battery

Touch screen

Home button

Playback button

Speaker

Attaching the strap

Basic functions

15

Camera layout

Using the screen

You can take a self-portrait while looking at yourself on the screen
by flipping the screen up and using the shutter button on the
back of the camera. The screen can flip 180 degrees upward.

Shutter button

• Fold the screen when not in use.

• Please do not move the screen by more than 180 degrees, or it

may break.

Basic functions

16

Inserting the battery and memory card

Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Removing the battery and memory card

Push the card gently until
it disengages from the
camera, and then pull it out
of the slot.

Memory card

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

Insert a memory card with
the gold-colored contacts
facing up.

Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Battery lock

Push the lock up to release
the battery.

Rechargeable battery

• You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device
when the memory card is not inserted.

• Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory
card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory
card.

17

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Charging the battery

Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the
battery. When connecting the USB cable to the camera, insert
the smaller connector into the camera and the other connector
into the power adapter.

Indicator light

•Red LED is on: Charging

•Red LED is off: Fully charged

Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you
use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not
charge or work properly.

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera

for the first time. (p. 19)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [Playback]. The camera turns on and immediately
accesses Playback mode.

If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [Playback] for about
5 seconds, the camera does not emit any sounds.

18

Performing the initial setup

When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.

Touch Language.

1

General

Language

Time Zone

Date/Time Set

Select a language.

2

Touch to return to the initial setup screen.

3

Touch Time Zone.

4

English

Home

Basic functions

Touch Home, and then touch or to select a time

5

zone.

•

When you travel to another country, touch Visit, and then
select a new time zone.

Time Zone

London

Touch to save.

6

Touch Date/Time Set.

7

19

Performing the initial setup

Touch the up or down arrows to set the date.

8

Date/Time Set

Year

Month Day

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Touch , and then set the time.

9

Date/Time Set

Hr Min

•

To set daylight-saving time, touch .

Touch to save.

10

Touch to save your settings.

11

Touch on a pop-up window.

12

Basic functions

20

Learning icons

The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

1

1

Option icons (touch)

Icon Description

2

Flash option

Auto focus option

Timer option

Shooting options

2

Status icons

Icon Description

Current shooting mode

Current date

Current time

Icon Description

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Timer

Auto focus frame

3

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Photo resolution when Intelli
zoom is on

Grid lines

Icon Description

•

: Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

: Empty (Recharge)

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Metering

Frame rate

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Voice muted

Exposure value adjusted

ISO sensitivity

3

Status icons

Icon Description

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Memory card not inserted
(Internal memory)

Memory card inserted

White balance

Burst type

Flash

Intelli zoom is on

Smart Filter

Image Adjust

Face detection

Auto focus

Basic functions

21

Using the touch screen

Learn how to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when you touch it with the soft part of your finger.

Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen.

Touching

Touch an icon to select a menu or option.

Smart Auto

Scene

Program

3D Photo

Smart Movie

Live

Panorama

Movie

Self Shot

Dragging

Touch and hold a part of the screen, and then drag your finger.

Metering

Multi

Spot

Center-weighted

If you touch , a pop-up window with information on features and
settings is displayed.

Basic functions

Flicking

Gently flick your finger across the screen.

22

Using the touch screen

Selecting an option

• Drag the option list up or down until you find the desired option,

and then touch the option.

Metering

Multi

Spot

Center-weighted

• Touch the desired option to turn the setting on or off.

OIS

Off

On

Basic functions

•

The touch screen may not recognize your inputs if you touch multiple
items at the same time.

•

When you touch or drag the screen, discolorations may occur. This is
not a malfunction, but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or
drag lightly to minimize the effect.

•

The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in
extremely humid environments.

•

The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen
protection film or other accessories to the screen.

•

Depending on the viewing angle, the screen may appear dim. Adjust
the brightness or viewing angle to improve the resolution.

23

Setting the sound

Set your camera to emit or not to emit a sound when you perform functions.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch Sound.

2

Touch Beep Sound.

3

Touch the desired option to turn on or off the beep.

4

Beep Sound

Off

On

Basic functions

24

Using the Home screen

You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen.

Accessing the Home screen

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [HOME].

Live

Movie

Self Shot

Smart Auto Smart Movie

No. Description

Program

Scene

3D Photo

Panorama

Touch an icon to access a mode or function.

1

•

Scroll to another page by dragging or flicking your finger
on the screen.

2

The number of the current page. ( )

Icons on the Home screen

Icon Description

Smart Auto: Capture a photo using a scene mode
selected automatically by the camera. (p. 37)

Program: Capture a photo using manually setting options.
(p. 44)

Smart Movie: Record a video using a scene mode
selected automatically by the camera. (p. 47)

Movie: Record a video. (p. 46)

Scene: Capture a photo using options that are preset for a

specific scene. (p. 41)

1

2

Basic functions

3D Photo: Capture a photo with 3D effects for a 3D TV.
(p. 38)

Live Panorama: Capture a very wide scene by combining
several shots into one photo. (p. 39)

Self Shot: Stand the screen up and capture a self portrait
while looking at yourself on the screen. (p. 49)

Picture in Picture: Combine a self shot with a
background image to make one photo. (p. 50)

Magic Frame: Capture a photo with various frame effects.
(p. 53)

My Magic Frame: Capture a photo, make it partially
transparent, and overlay it onto a newly captured photo.
(p. 53)

25

Using the Home screen

Icon Description

Funny Face: Capture a photo with funny face effects.
(p. 54)

Photo Filter: Capture a photo with various filter effects.
(p. 55)

Movie Filter: Record a video with various filter effects.
(p. 56)

Vignetting: Capture a photo or record a video with a
vignetting effect. (p. 57)

Beauty Shot: Capture a portrait with options to hide facial
imperfections. (p. 51)

Background Blur: Capture a photo with the subject's
background blurred. (p. 52)

Night Shot: Capture a night scene using a shutter speed
and aperture value set automatically by the camera. (p. 41)

Close-up Shot: Capture close-up photos of subjects.
(p. 42)

DUAL IS: Reduce camera shake both optically and
digitally to prevent blurred photos. (p. 43)

Intelligent Portrait: Save 2 additional portraits
automatically using the face detection functions. (p. 50)

Auto Zoom Shot: Automatically adjust the zoom to the
detected face. (p. 48)

Timer Shot: Capture a photo automatically by setting the
timer. (p. 42)

Basic functions

Icon Description

Touch Shot: Capture a photo with the touch of your finger.
(p. 43)

Pose Guide: Align the subject with the guide line that
appears on the screen and capture a photo with a desired
pose. (p. 48)

Album: View files by category in Smart album. (p. 88)

Theme Album: View files with a page flip effect. (p. 89)

Slide Show: View photos as a slide show with effects and

music. (p. 92)

Photo Editor: Edit photos with various effects. (p. 95)

Storyboard Maker: Apply a frame effect on a photo using

various frames and borders. (p. 98)

Wallpapers: Set wallpaper for the Home screen. (p. 27)

Help: View Help and learn how to use the camera. (p. 29)

Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences.

(p. 112)

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Using the Home screen

Rearranging icons

You can rearrange the icons on the Home screen in any order.

Touch and hold an icon.

1

Smart Auto

Scene

Drag it to a new location.

2

•

To move an icon to another page, drag it to the left or right
edge of the screen. When you drop the icon to a new
location, the other icons will neatly slide out of the way.

Smart Auto Smart MovieProgram

Scene

Program

3D Photo

Smart Movie

Live

Panorama

Live

Panorama

Movie

Self Shot

Movie

Self Shot

Basic functions

Setting Wallpaper

Set wallpaper for the Home screen with the desired image.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Album

Storyboard

Maker

Touch the desired wallpaper from the default Wallpaper

2

Gallery.

•

Touch on the Wallpaper screen to set a picture you
have taken as wallpaper.

•

Set a specified area as wallpaper by enlarging/reducing it
when setting an image from the Album as wallpaper.

•

If you select the Set Wallpaper menu after touching the

button in the playback mode, you can set a specific

area of the image as wallpaper by dragging the image
taken.

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Theme
Album

Wallpapers

Slide Show

Help

Photo Editor

Settings

Using the Home screen

Touch to save.

3

Album

Storyboard

Maker

Theme
Album

Wallpapers

Slide Show

Help

Photo Editor

Settings

Basic functions

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Using the Help mode

You can view a simple application description and an operation guide in Help mode.

Viewing the Application description

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Album

Storyboard

Maker

Touch or to move from one Application description

2

to another.

• Select the desired mode from the list by touching .

Application description Operation guide

Touch to access a mode or function whose

3

application description you are viewing.

Theme
Album

Wallpapers

Slide Show

Help

Photo Editor

Settings

Basic functions

Viewing the Operation guide

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch Operation guide.

2

Touch or to move from one Operation guide to

3

another.

Application description Operation guide

Touch to access a mode or function displayed on the

4

Guide page you are viewing.

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Capturing photos

Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Smart Auto

Scene

Align your subject in the frame.

2

Fold down the screen when you do not need it up.

Program

3D Photo

Smart Movie

Live

Panorama

Movie

Self Shot

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

3

•

A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•

A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

4

See page 34 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Capturing photos

Zooming

You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 5X Optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X Digital
zoom. The Intelli zoom and Digital zoom cannot be used at the
same time.

Zoom ratio

Zoom inZoom out

Basic functions

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using
the Digital zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Digital
zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.

Digital range

Zoom indicator

Optical range

•

The Digital zoom is available only in Program and Scene (except
Text) modes.

•

The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or the
One touch shooting and Smart Touch AF options.

•

If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may
be reduced.

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Capturing photos

Intelli zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies by how much you have
zoomed in when you use Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical
zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.

Intelli range

Zoom indicator

Optical range

•

Intelli zoom is available only in the Smart Auto, Program, and Scene
(except Text) modes.

•

Intelli zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or the One
touch shooting and Smart Touch AF options.

•

Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If you
set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be
turned off automatically.

•

Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration
than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than
when you use the Optical zoom.

Photo resolution when
the Intelli zoom is on

Basic functions

Setting Intelli zoom

In Shooting mode, touch .

1

Touch Intelli Zoom, and then touch the desired option

2

to turn On or Off.

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Capturing photos

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, touch .

1

Touch OIS, and then touch the desired option to turn On

2

or Off.

OIS

Off

On

Basic functions

•

OIS may not function properly when:

- you move your camera to follow a moving subject

- you use the Digital zoom

- there is too much camera shake

- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night
scenes)

- the battery is low

- you capture a close-up shot

•

If you use the OIS function with a tripod, the vibration of the OIS
sensor may blur your images. Deactivate the OIS function when you
use a tripod.

•

If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this
occurs, turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] to adjust the focus.
The camera adjusts the focus and
exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture
value and shutter speed
automatically.

Focus frame

•

•

Ensure nothing is
blocking the lens.

Press [Shutter] to capture
the photo if the focus frame
appears in green.
Change the composition and
half-press [Shutter] again if the
focus frame appears in red.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

•

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 33)

•

Select the DUAL IS mode to reduce camera
shake both optically and digitally. (p.43)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow
Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to
hold the camera steady long enough to take a clear picture.

•

Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 62)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 64)

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Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

-

there is little contrast between the subject and background
(for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in
color to the background)

-

the light source behind the subject is too bright

-

the subject is shiny or reflective

-

the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-

the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

Using the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to capture your photo.

•

When you capture photos in low light

•

When subjects are moving rapidly

Turn on the flash.
(p. 62)

Use the Continuous
or Motion Capture
function. (p. 77)

Basic functions

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Extended functions

Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.

Using shooting modes

Using the Smart Auto mode
Using the 3D Photo mode
Using the Live Panorama mode
Using the Scene mode
Using the Night Shot mode
Using the Close Up mode
Using the Timer Shot mode
Using the Touch Shot mode
Using the DUAL IS mode
Using the Program mode
Using the Movie mode
Using the Smart Movie mode

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Using the portrait modes

Using the Pose Guide mode
Using the Auto Zoom Shot mode
Using the Self Shot mode
Using the Intelligent Portrait mode
Using the Picture in Picture mode
Using the Beauty Shot mode

Using effect modes

Using the Background Blur mode
Using the Magic Frame mode
Using the My Magic Frame mode
Using the Funny Face mode
Using the Photo Filter mode
Using the Movie Filter mode
Using the Vignetting mode

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Using shooting modes

Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the
appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it
detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar
with the camera settings for various scenes.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Align your subject in the frame.

2

•

The camera automatically selects a scene and adjusts its
settings. An appropriate scene icon appears at the top left of
the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night (when the flash is off)

Extended functions

Icon Description

Portraits at night

Landscapes with backlighting

Portraits with backlighting

Portraits

Close-up photos of objects

Close-up photos of text

Sunsets

Clear skies

Forested areas

Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized or on a tripod
(when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

Fireworks (when using a tripod)

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Using shooting modes

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

3

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

•

If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses
the default settings for the Smart Auto mode.

•

Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode
depending on the subject's position or lighting.

•

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the
shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to
the subject.

•

Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode if
the subject is moving.

•

In Smart Auto mode, the camera consumes more battery power,
because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.

•

You can record a movie by touching the record button on the screen
in Smart Auto mode.

•

In Smart Auto mode, a movie is recorded with the default settings of
the Smart Movie mode.

Using the 3D Photo mode

You can take 3D pictures in 3D Photo mode that can be viewed
on a 3D TV or 3D monitor.

1
2

3

Extended functions

On the Home screen, touch .

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

•

The camera captures 2 photos in both JPEG and MPO file
formats.

•

When using the 3D Photo mode, limited shooting options are available.

•

An MPO file for 3D effects can only be displayed on devices
supporting the MPO format (3D TV and 3D monitor), while the
camera can display only regular JPEG files.

•

If you want to see the 3D effect of MPO files on a 3D TV or 3D
monitor, you need to wear 3D glasses provided by the manufacturer.

•

The resolution is fixed at in the 3D Photo mode.

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Using shooting modes

About 3D Depth Viewer

The 3D Depth Viewer represents 3D effects with a color gradient
for 3D shooting.

3D Depth Viewer

Far

Near

white

black

Extended functions

Using the Live Panorama mode

You can capture a panoramic shot in a single photo in Live
Panorama mode. Capture a regular-panoramic photo or a
3D-panoramic photo that can be viewed on a 3D TV.

▲ Examples

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch 2D or 3D.

2

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to start Panorama shooting.

4

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Using shooting modes

While pressing and holding [Shutter], slowly move the

5

camera in the desired direction.

•

If 3D Panorama mode is selected, the panoramic shot can be
taken only in a horizontal direction.

•

Arrows toward the direction of motion are displayed, and the
entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.

Release [Shutter] to finish shooting.

6

•

The scene taken is saved as one photo.

• If you release the [Shutter] while shooting, the panoramic

shooting stops and photos that have been taken are
saved.

•

Depending on the camera movement or shooting environment below,
photos may not be smoothly connected:

- If you move the camera with irregular speed

- If the camera is shaken

- If the shooting environment is too dark

- If you shoot a moving subject from a close distance

- If you shoot under a blinking lighting such as a fluorescent lamp

- If the brightness, hue, or focus changes drastically

•

Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under
the following conditions:

- If you change the shooting direction while shooting

- If you move the camera too rapidly

- If you don't move the camera

•

If you take a close-shot in Live Panorama mode, the scene may not
be smoothly connected.

•

Since the last scene in Live Panorama mode may not be taken due
to the quality of the photo if shooting is halted, it is recommended to
shoot beyond the desired ending point.

•

Parts of the starting and ending points may not be shown in order to
express the 3D effect in 3D Panorama mode. It is recommended to
shoot a wider range than the desired range.

•

Photos taken in 3D Panorama mode are saved in both JPEG and
MPO files.

•

An MPO file for 3D effects can only be displayed on devices
supporting the MPO format (3D TV and 3D monitor), while the
camera can display only regular JPEG files.

•

If you want to see the 3D effect of MPO files on a 3D TV or 3D
monitor, you need to wear 3D glasses provided by the manufacturer.

Extended functions

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Using shooting modes

Using the Scene mode

In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are
preset for a specific kind of scene.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch a scene.

2

Option Description

Landscape: Capture still-life scenes and landscapes.

Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking

reds and yellows.

Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise.

Backlight: Capture backlit subjects.

Beach & Snow: Reduce underexposed photos due to

sunlight reflected from sand or snow.

Text: Clearly capture text from printed or electronic
documents.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

Extended functions

Using the Night Shot mode

In Night mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend
the time the shutter stays open. Increase the aperture value to
prevent overexposure.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Drag the dials on the screen in the arrow directions

2

shown below to adjust the shutter speed and aperture
value.

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.

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Using shooting modes

Using the Close Up mode

In Close Up mode, you can capture close-up photos of subjects,
such as flowers or insects.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

2

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

3

Extended functions

Using the Timer Shot mode

In Timer Shot mode, you can set the camera to capture a photo
automatically after a specified number of seconds by setting the timer.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select a time by dragging the dial in the direction

2

indicated by the arrow.

Icon Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Capture a photo after a 10-second delay.

2 Sec: Capture a photo after a 2-second delay.

Double: Capture one photo after a 10-second delay

and another photo after a 2-second delay.

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Using shooting modes

Press [Shutter] to start the timer. The timer counts down

3

the time.

•

The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will
automatically capture a photo at the specified time.

Press [Shutter] to cancel the timer.

Using the DUAL IS mode

Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilization functions.

Using the Touch Shot mode

In Touch Shot mode, you can capture a photo with the touch of
your finger.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch a subject on the screen to capture the photo.

2

•

When you shoot a self shot by making the screen flip up, the
camera automatically takes a photo 3 seconds after adjusting
the focus.

Extended functions

Before correction After correction

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

2

[Shutter] to focus.

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Using shooting modes

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

3

•

The Digital zoom and Intelli-zoom are not available in DUAL IS mode.

•

The camera will optically correct photos only when the light source is
brighter than fluorescent light.

•

If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.

•

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in
different shooting modes. (p. 33)

Using the Program mode

In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter
speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch , and then set the desired options.

2

(For a list of options, refer to page 58.)

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

Extended functions

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Using shooting modes

Setting My screen

In Program mode, you can add shortcuts for your favorite options
to the left side of the screen.

In Shooting mode, touch → My screen → .

1

Touch and hold one of the icons on the right.

2

EV

My screen

OK Reset

Cancel

Extended functions

Drag the icon into a desired box on the left.

3

•

To remove shortcuts, drag an icon to the right.

EV

My screen

OK Reset

Cancel

Touch to save.

4

You can create up to 3 shortcuts.

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Using shooting modes

Using the Movie mode

In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos of up to 20
minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4
(H.264) files.

•

H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format
established by the international standard organizations ISO-IEC and
ITU-T.

•

Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If this
occurs, set a lower resolution.

•

Memory cards with slow write speeds will not support high-resolution
videos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or high­speed videos, use memory cards with faster write speeds.

•

If you have activated Optical Image Stabilization, the camera may
record the sounds the OIS makes when it operates.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch , and then set the desired options.

2

(For a list of options, refer to page 58.)

Press [Shutter] or touch to start recording.

3

Press [Shutter] again or touch to stop recording.

4

Extended functions

Pause recording

The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while
recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as
a single video.

00:02

• Touch to pause while recording.

• Touch to resume.

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00:05

Using shooting modes

Using the Smart Movie mode

In Smart Movie mode, your camera automatically chooses the
appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Align your subject in the frame.

2

•

The camera automatically selects a scene and adjusts its
settings. An appropriate scene icon appears at the top left of
the screen. The icons are listed below.

00:05

Icon Description

Landscapes

Sunsets

Clear skies

Forested areas

Extended functions

Press [Shutter] or touch to start recording.

3

Press [Shutter] again or touch to stop recording.

4

•

If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses
the default settings for Smart Movie mode.

•

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the
shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance
to the subject.

•

Smart Filter effects are not available in Smart Movie mode.

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Using the portrait modes

Select the shooting mode for portrait photo.

Using the Pose Guide mode

In Pose Guide mode, the camera displays a guide for the posture
that you have selected. Align the subject with the guide before
capturing the photo.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Icon Description

View information about the pose.

Select other poses.

To change the pose, touch .

2

Select a pose guide, and then touch .

3

Align your subject with the guide that appears on the screen.

4

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

6

Extended functions

Using the Auto Zoom Shot mode

In Auto Zoom Shot mode, the camera automatically detects the
subject and adjusts the zoom to the detected face when it is difficult
to manually adjust the zoom or to change the subject's position.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select to focus on a face.

2

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

3

•

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects
a smiling face.

•

Only a face looking forward is detected.

•

Up to 10 faces can be detected in one scene, in which the zoom
focuses on the nearest face or a face in the center.

•

When you operate the zoom button while using auto zoom shot
mode, the auto zoom feature stops and the zoom magnification icon
appears.

•

If you touch the zoom icon after using the zoom button, the
mode changes back to Auto Zoom Shot mode.

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Using the portrait modes

Using the Self Shot mode

You can easily take a self portrait shot with an optimal zoom
ratio and various self pose guides. You can take a photo without
pressing the shutter button by touching the frame area on the
screen to activate a 3-second self-timer.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Flip up the screen.

2

Touch the Self Pose Guide screen.

3

Select the desired self pose guide.

4

•

If is selected, a random pose guide is displayed when
you press the shutter button.

Touch the frame area on the screen.

5

•

After 3 seconds from being focused, the camera automatically
takes a photo.

The Self Pose Guide cannot be rotated 90 or 270 degrees.

Extended functions

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Using the portrait modes

Using the Intelligent Portrait mode

In the Intelligent Portrait mode, the camera detects the face of
a subject and automatically enlarges the face, crops the photo
around the face creating a portrait, and then saves the original
photo and two portraits in three separate files. You can use
Intelligent Portrait mode to extract and save close-up portraits of a
single individual from landscape shots.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

2

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

3

•

In the shooting mode, touch to apply an Intelligent-Portrait­mode-like effect on the saved image.

•

The original image and 2 cropped images are saved under
consecutive file names.

•

The Intelligent Portrait mode does not work and saves only the
original image if the camera detects 2 or more faces or if the
detected facial area is larger than a certain ratio.

•

The cropped images maintain the same aspect ratio (16:9) as the
original or the inverse aspect ratio (9:16).

Extended functions

Using the Picture in Picture mode

In the Picture in Picture mode, you can save a photo by
synthesizing a self portrait shot with the desired background image.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select a desired background, and then press [Shutter].

2

•

Touch to set an image taken by the user from the list as
wallpaper.

Touch Use.

3

•

The Self-shot screen appears on the background screen.

Self-shot by positioning the screen vertically.

4

•

Drag the Self-shot screen to move it to a desired location.

•

Touch the Self-shot screen once again to adjust the screen
size.

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Using the portrait modes

Touch to retake the background image.

5

•

When you are shooting a background image, all photos taken are
automatically saved.

•

When you are shooting a background image, vertical images
captured in vertical the position are displayed horizontally without
auto rotate.

•

In the Picture in Picture mode, the final image after synthesizing the
Self Shot with background is saved.

•

The maximum size of the Self Shot screen is 1/4 of the entire screen.
The camera maintains the aspect ratio of the Self shot according to
the screen ratio when you change the picture size.

•

The resolution is fixed at in the Picture in Picture mode.

•

The background image is saved in the opposite direction as the
self shot.

Using the Beauty Shot mode

In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to
hide facial imperfections.

1
2

3

4

Extended functions

On the Home screen, touch .

Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust
the Face Tone and Face Retouch.

•

For example, increase the Face Tone setting to make skin
appear lighter.

Face Tone

Face Retouch

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

When using the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to
Auto Macro.

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Using effect modes

Capture photos or record videos with various effects.

Using the Background Blur mode

The Background Blur mode makes the subject more discernible
by adjusting the depth of field.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Position the camera according to the optimum distance

2

displayed on the screen.

•

The optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you
use.

Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust

3

Blur and Tone.

Blur

Tone

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

4

•

When the camera can apply the Object Highlight effect,

will appear.

•

When the camera cannot apply the Object Highlight effect,

will appear. If this occurs, adjust the distance from the

camera to the subject.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

5

•

Available resolutions in Background Blur mode are and .

•

If the shooting distance is not within the optimum range, you can
capture a photo but the Object Highlight effect will not be applied.

•

The Object Highlight effect cannot be used in dark places.

•

The Object Highlight effect cannot be used with the Optical zoom at
3X or higher.

•

Digital zoom is not available in Background Blur mode.

•

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake as the camera captures 2
consecutive photos to apply the effect.

•

The subject and the background should have a significant contrast
in color.

•

Subjects should be positioned far away from the background for the
greatest effect.

Extended functions

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Using effect modes

Using the Magic Frame mode

In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to
your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change
according to the frame you select.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select a desired frame.

2

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to .

Extended functions

Using the My Magic Frame mode

In My Magic Frame mode, you can make part of the photo
transparent and then capture a new photo within the transparent
area.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select a desired background, and then press [Shutter].

2

•

Touch to set an image taken by the user from the list as
wallpaper.

Touch Use.

3

Select a frame to display as transparent.

4

•

Drag , or to move them to the desired locations.

•

Touch , or once again to adjust the screen size.

•

When selecting , the user can set the desired frame area
and the thickness of the pen.

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Using effect modes

Touch .

5

Adjust Transparency by moving the slide bar.

6

•

The transparency within the frame increases as the number
increases.

Transparency

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

7

EXIT

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

8

•

When using the My Magic Frame mode, limited shooting options
are available.

•

As the area to be displayed as transparent increases, it may take
longer to save the picture.

•

When using the My Magic Frame mode, the area displayed
transparent in the frame is focused.

•

The resolution is fixed at in the My Magic Frame mode.

Using the Funny Face mode

Capture a photo with effects that distort the face in Funny Face
mode.

1
2
3

4
5

6
7

Extended functions

On the Home screen, touch .

Aim the camera at a face.

Touch the desired effect.

•

When using the Manual effect, you can change the face
directly by dragging each facial area.

Touch .

Touch Distortion Level, and then adjust the distortion
level by moving the slide bar.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

•

The Funny Face mode does not work if no face is detected.

•

When several faces are detected, it is applied to the closest face only.

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Using effect modes

Using the Photo Filter mode

In Photo Filter mode, you can apply various filter effects to your
photos.

Miniature Vignetting

Fish-eye Sketch

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch a desired filter.

2

Extended functions

Option Description

Miniature

Vignetting

Soft Focus

Old Film

Half Tone Dot

Sketch

Fish-eye

Classic

Retro

Oil Painting

Ink Painting

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Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject
appear in miniature.

Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and
strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy
effects.

Apply a vintage film effect.

Apply a halftone effect.

Apply a pen sketch effect.

Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects
to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Apply a black and white effect.

Apply a sepia tone effect.

Apply an oil painting effect.

Apply an ink painting effect.

Using effect modes

Option Description

Cartoon

Cross Filter

Zooming Shot

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

3

Simplify an image to create a cartoon like effect.

Make lights spread from their source just like a
cross filter.

Create a funnel effect on the focused area by
blurring the surroundings.

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

•

To apply filter effects to saved photos, touch .

•

When you select Sketch, Fish-eye, Oil Painting, Ink Painting,
Cartoon, Cross Filter, Zooming Shot, the resolution will change

to and below.

Using the Movie Filter mode

In Movie Filter mode, you can record videos with various filter
effects.

1
2

Extended functions

On the Home screen, touch .

Touch a desired filter.

Option Description

Miniature

Vignetting

Half Tone Dot

Sketch

Fish-eye

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Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear
in miniature.

Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and
strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Apply a halftone effect.

Apply a pen sketch effect.

Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of
a fisheye lens.

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Using effect modes

Option Description

Classic

Retro

Palette Effect 1

Palette Effect 2

Palette Effect 3

Palette Effect 4

Press [Shutter] or touch to start recording.

3

Press [Shutter] again or touch to stop recording.

4

•

•

•

Apply a black and white effect.

Apply a sepia tone effect.

Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and red
color.

Make scenes clean and clear by applying a soft
blue tone.

Apply a soft brown tone.

Create a cold and monotone effect.

If you select Miniature, the speed of the video will increase.
If you select Miniature, the camera will not record sound.
If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, or
Fish-eye, the recording speed will be set to and the recording
resolution will be set to less than .

Using the Vignetting mode

In Vignetting mode, you can capture a photo or record a video
with a vignetting effect.

1
2
3

4

5

Extended functions

On the Home screen, touch .

Select (photo) or (movie) on the left side of the screen.

Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust
Level, Brightness, and Contrast.

•

To view the original photo, touch Before.

•

To view the photo with the vignetting effect, touch After.

Level

Brightness

Contrast

After

Before

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press
[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

To apply the vignetting effect to saved photos, touch .

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Shooting options

Learn how to set the options in the photo and video shooting modes.

Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a resolution
Selecting image quality

Shooting in the dark

Preventing red-eye
Using the flash
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro
Using smart touch focus
Adjusting the focus area

Using face detection

Detecting faces
Capturing a self portrait shot
Capturing a smile shot
Detecting eye blinking
Using Smart Face Recognition
Registering faces as your favorites

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(My Star)

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Adjusting brightness and color

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)
Changing the metering option
Selecting a light source (White balance)

Using burst modes

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Applying effects/Adjusting images

Applying Smart Filter effects
Adjusting your photos

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Reducing the sound of the zoom

Available shooting options by
shooting mode

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

Selecting a resolution

As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include
more pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will
also increase.

Setting the photo resolution

In a Shooting mode, touch → Photo Size.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Photo Size

4608 X 3456

4608 X 3072

4608 X 2592

3648 X 2736

Shooting options

Icon Description

4608 X 3456: Print on A1 paper.

4608 X 3072: Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2).

4608 X 2592: Print on A1 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV.

3648 X 2736: Print on A2 paper.

2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper.

1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper.

1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV.

1024 X 768: Attach to an email.

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Setting the video resolution

In a Shooting mode, touch → Movie Size.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Movie Size

1280 X 720 HQ

1280 X 720

640 X 480

320 X 240

Icon Description

1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality files on an HDTV.

1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.

640 X 480: Play back on an analog TV.

320 X 240: Post on a web page.

Shooting options

Selecting image quality

Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality
settings will result in larger file sizes.

Setting the photo quality

The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in
the JPEG format.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Quality.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Quality

Super Fine

Fine

Normal

Icon Description

Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.

Fine: Capture photos in high quality.

Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Setting the video quality

The camera compresses and saves the videos you record in the
MP4 (H.264) format.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Frame Rate.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

•

As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but
the file size also increases.

Frame Rate

30 FPS

15 FPS

Icon Description

30 FPS: Record 30 frames per second.

15 FPS: Record 15 frames per second.

Shooting options

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Shooting in the dark

Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark,
a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this,
select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in “Using
the flash.”

This option is available in Program, Beauty Shot, and Night Shot modes.

Shooting options

Using the flash

Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you
need more light in your photos.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Flash.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Flash

Off

Auto

Red-eye

Fill in

Icon Description

Off:

•

The flash will not fire.

•

The camera will display the shake warning ( )
when you are shooting in low light.

Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject
or background is dark.

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Shooting in the dark

Icon Description

Red-eye:

•

The flash will fire twice when the subject or
background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect.

•

There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash.
Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

Fill in:

•

The flash always fires.

•

The camera automatically adjusts the flash's intensity.

Slow Sync:

•

The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

•

This option is recommended when you want to
capture ambient light to reveal more details in the
background.

•

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

•

The camera will display the shake warning ( )
when you are shooting in low light.

Red-eye Fix:

•

The flash fires twice when the subject or background
is dark, and then the camera corrects red-eyes
through its advanced software analysis.

•

There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash.
Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting options

•

Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select
Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.

•

Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance
from the flash. (p. 132)

•

If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of
dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.

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Shooting in the dark

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light
your camera becomes. With a higher ISO sensitivity, you can get
a better photo without using the flash.

In a Shooting mode, touch → ISO.

1

Select an option, and then touch .

2

•

Select to have the camera select an appropriate ISO
sensitivity automatically based on the brightness of the subject
and lighting.

ISO

Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.

Shooting options

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions.

Using macro

Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as
flowers or insects.

•

Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos.

•

Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in
(40 cm).

Shooting options

In a Shooting mode, touch → Focus.

1

Touch Macro to select it.

2

Focus

Auto Focus (Normal)

Macro

Icon Description

Auto Focus (Normal): Focus on a subject farther than
32 in (80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 59 in. (150 cm)
when using the zoom.

Macro: Manually focus on a subject that is 2-32 in
(5-80 cm) from the camera (39-59 in [100-150 cm]
when you use the zoom).

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Changing the camera’s focus

Using smart touch focus

Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your
subject, even when you are moving.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Focus Area.

1

Touch Smart Touch AF to select it.

2

Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area.

3

•

The focus frame appears on the subject and moves along
with the subject when moving the camera.

•

A double white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.

•

When you half-press [Shutter], the green frame means that
your subject is in focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

4

Shooting options

•

If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will
appear in the center of the screen.

•

Tracking a subject may fail when:

- the subject is too small

- the subject moves excessively

- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

- colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the
same

- the camera shakes excessively

•

When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white
single-line frame ( ).

•

If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.

•

If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to a red
single-line frame ( ).

•

If you use this function, you cannot set Self Timer options, Face
Detection options, and Smart Filter options.

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Focus Area.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Focus Area

Center AF

Multi AF

One Touch Shooting

Smart Touch AF

Icon Description

Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable
when subjects are located at or near the center).

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

One Touch Shooting: Focus on the subject and

capture a photo by touching the image on the screen.
(p. 43)

Smart Touch AF: Focus on and track the subject that
you touch on the screen. (p. 66)

Shooting options

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Using face detection

If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera
adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use
Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.

•

The camera automatically tracks the registered face.

•

Face Detection may not be effective when:

- the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear
orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection.)

- it is too bright or too dark

- the subject is not facing the camera

- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask

- the subject’s facial expression changes drastically

- the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable

•

Face Detection is not available when you set Smart Filter effects,
Image Adjustment options, or Smart Touch AF.

•

Depending on the shooting options, available Face Detection options
may differ.

•

Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, the timer
function may not be available or available timer options may differ.

•

When you set Face Detection options, some Burst options are not
available.

•

When you capture photos of detected faces, they will be registered
in the face list.

•

You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode.
(p. 87) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not
be classified in Playback mode.

•

A face detected in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list or
Smart Album.

•

If the Face Detection is selected, the AF area changes to Multi AF.

Shooting options

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one
scene.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Face Detection.

1

Touch Normal to select it.

2

The focus frame appears in white for the nearest face
or a face in the center and in gray for other faces

•

The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker your camera will
detect faces.

•

To focus on a subject in a gray focus frame, touch the face in the
frame.

•

The detected faces may not be registered if you set Burst options
such as Continuous, Motion Capture, or AEB.

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Using face detection

Capturing a self portrait shot

Capture photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to
close-up and your camera will emit a beep.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Face Detection.

1

Touch Self-Portrait to select it.

2

When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].

3

When faces are located
in the center, the camera
beeps rapidly.

If you turn Volume off in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep.
(p. 113)

Shooting options

Capturing a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a
smiling face.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Face Detection.

1

Touch Smile Shot to select it.

2

Compose your shot.

3

•

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects
a smiling face.

When your subject smiles broadly, your
camera can detect the smile more easily.

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Using face detection

Detecting eye blinking

If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2
photos in succession.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Face Detection.

1

Touch Blink Detection to select it.

2

•

Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.

•

If Blink Detection fails, the “Picture taken with eyes closed.”
message appears. Capture another photo.

Shooting options

Using Smart Face Recognition

The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently
photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will
automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite
faces. The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when
you use a memory card.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Face Detection.

1

Touch Smart Face Recognition to select it.

2

• : Faces that you have registered as favorites.

(To register faces as favorites, refer to page 71.)

• : Faces that the camera has automatically registered.

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Using face detection

•

The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending
on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face,
and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.

•

The camera can automatically register up to 14 faces. If the camera
recognizes a new face when 14 faces have already been registered,
it will replace the lowest priority face with the new one.

•

The camera can detect up to 5 favorite faces in one scene.

Shooting options

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)

You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you
use a memory card.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Smart FR Edit.

1

Touch My Star to select it.

2

Align your subject’s face with the oval guideline, and then

3

press [Shutter] to register the face.

•

Capture photos of one person at a time when registering faces.

•

Capture 5 photos the subject’s face for best results: one each from
the front, left, right, above, and below.

•

When capturing photos from the left, right, above, and below, instruct
the subject not to turn his or her face more than 30 degrees.

•

You can register a face even if you capture only one photo of the
subject's face.

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Using face detection

Touch when the face list appears.

4

•

Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list.

•

You can register up to 6 favorite faces.

•

The flash will not fire when you register a favorite face.

•

If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces
in the face list.

Viewing your favorite faces

In a Shooting mode, touch → Smart FR Edit.

1

Touch Face List to select it.

2

•

You cannot select Face List if there is no face registered.

•

To change the ranking of your favorite faces, touch . (p. 87)

•

To delete a favorite face, touch .

Shooting options

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Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-)

In a Shooting mode, touch → EV.

1

Select the desired exposure value by moving the slide

2

Neutral (0)

bar or using left and right +/- icons, and then touch

•

The photo will be brighter as exposure increases.

•

When you adjust the exposure value, the EV icon will appear
as shown below.

Brighter (+)

.

Shooting options

•

Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored
automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to
avoid overexposure or underexposure.

•

If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB
(Auto Exposure Bracket). The camera will capture 3 consecutive
photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and
overexposed. (p. 77)

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Adjusting brightness and color

Compensating for backlighting (ACB)

When the light source is behind your subject or there is high
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject
is likely to appear dark in the photo. If this occurs, set the Auto
Contrast Balance (ACB) option.

Without ACB With ACB

In a Shooting mode, touch .

1

Touch ACB, and then touch On or Off.

2

ACB

Off

On

Shooting options

•

The ACB feature is always on in Smart Auto, Scene (Beach&Snow)
modes.

•

The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous, Motion
Capture, or AEB options.

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Metering.

1

Touch the desired Metering option.

2

Metering

Multi

Spot

Center-weighted

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Adjusting brightness and color

Icon Description

Multi:

•

Your camera divides the frame into several areas,
and then measures the light intensity of each area.

•

Suitable for general photos.

Spot:

•

Your camera measures only the light intensity of the
very center of the frame.

•

If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your
photo may be improperly exposed.

•

Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

•

Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire
frame with emphasis placed on the center.

•

Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the
frame.

Shooting options

Selecting a light source (White balance)

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the
light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic,
select a white balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting
conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

Auto WB

Cloudy

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Daylight

Tungsten

Adjusting brightness and color

In a Shooting mode, touch → White Balance.

1

Select an option, and then touch .

2

White Balance

Icon Description

Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based
on the lighting conditions.

Daylight: For outdoor photos on a sunny day.

Cloudy: For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in

shadows.

Fluorescent_H: For shooting under a daylight
fluorescent or 3-way fluorescent light.

Fluorescent_L: For shooting under white fluorescent
light.

Tungsten: For shooting indoor photos under
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

Custom Set: Use White Balance settings that you
defined.

Shooting options

Defining your own White Balance

You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of
a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting
conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White
Balance feature will help your camera reproduce the colors that
are in the scene accurately in your photo.

In a Shooting mode, touch → White Balance.

1

Touch Custom Set to select it.

2

Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press

3

[Shutter].

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Using burst modes

It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In
these cases, select one of the burst modes to capture multiple photos rapidly.

Icon Description

Single: Capture a single photo.

Continuous:

•

While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera
continuously captures photos.

•

The maximum number of photos depends on the

In a Shooting mode, touch → Drive.

1

Touch the desired burst option.

2

Drive

Single

Continuous

Motion Capture

AEB

capacity of your memory card.

Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the
camera captures VGA photos (6 photos per second;
maximum of 30 photos).

AEB:

•

Captures 3 consecutive photos, each with a different
exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed.

•

Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.

•

You can use the flash, timer, ACB, and Smart Filter only when you
select Single.

•

When you select Motion Capture, your camera will set the
resolution to VGA and set the ISO sensitivity to Auto.

•

Depending on the Face Detection option you selected, some Burst
options may not be available.

Shooting options

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Applying effects/Adjusting images

Applying Smart Filter effects

Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create
unique images.

Miniature Vignetting

Fish-eye Sketch

In Shooting mode, touch → Smart Filter.

1

Touch the desired smart filter option.

2

Shooting options

Available filters in Program mode

Icon Description

Normal: No effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy
effects.

Old Film: Apply a vintage film effect.

Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort

objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Oil Painting: Apply an oil painting effect.

Ink Painting: Apply an ink painting effect.

Cartoon: Simplify an image to create a cartoon like effect.

Cross Filter: Make lights spread from their source just like

a cross filter.

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Applying effects/Adjusting images

Icon Description

Zooming Shot: Create a funnel effect on the focused area
by blurring the surroundings.

Available filters in Movie mode

Icon Description

Normal: No effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of

a fisheye lens.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and

red color.

Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear by applying

a soft blue tone.

Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone.

Shooting options

Icon Description

Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect.

•

If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the speed of
the video will increase.

•

If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the camera
will not record sound.

•

If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, or
Fish-eye while recording a video, the recording speed will be set to

and the recording resolution will be set to less than .

•

If you set Smart Filter effects, you cannot use the Face Recognition
options, ACB, Burst options, Image Adjustment options, Intelli zoom,
or Smart Touch AF.

•

When you select Sketch, Fish-eye, Oil Painting, Ink Painting,
Cartoon, Cross Filter, Zooming Shot, the resolution will change

to and below.

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Applying effects/Adjusting images

Adjusting your photos

Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos.

In a Shooting mode, touch → Image Adjust.

1

Select the desired correction value by touching the

2

values on the revolver.

Image Adjust

Sharpness

Contrast

Saturation

Shooting options

Touch to save your changes.

3

Sharpness

Contrast

Saturation

•

•

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Description

Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for

-

editing the photos on your computer).

Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your

+

photos. This may also increase the noise on your
photos.

Description

-

Decrease the color and brightness.

+

Increase the color and brightness.

Description

-

Decrease the saturation.

+

Increase the saturation.

Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).
If you set adjustment functions, you cannot use Smart Filter options.

Reducing the sound of the zoom

When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom in the videos. Use the Sound Alive function
to reduce the zoom noise.

In a Video Shooting mode, touch → Voice.

1

Touch the desired option.

2

Voice

Sound Alive On

Sound Alive Off

Mute

Icon Description

Sound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Alive function.

Sound Alive Off: Turn off the Sound Alive function.

Mute: Do not record sounds.

•

Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive
function.

•

Recordings made with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.

Shooting options

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Available shooting options by shooting mode

For details about shooting options, refer to "Shooting options".

Smart

3D Photo

Auto

Resolution

Quality

Timer

Flash

ISO sensitivity

Macro

Focus area

Face detection

EV

ACB

Metering

White balance

Drive

Smart filter

Image adjust

Sound Alive

Digital zoom

Intelli zoom

OIS

: In these modes, some options are limited or a certain option is set by default.



O

: The option is available in this mode.

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Shooting options

Close-up

Shot

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Timer

Touch

Shot

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DUAL IS Program Movie

Shot

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Movie

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Pose

Guide

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Available shooting options by shooting mode

Auto

Self

Zoom

Shot

Shot

Resolution

Quality

Timer

Flash

ISO sensitivity

Macro

Focus area

Face detection

EV

ACB

Metering

White balance

Drive

Smart filter

Image adjust

Sound Alive

Digital zoom

Intelli zoom

OIS

: In these modes, some options are limited or a certain option is set by default.

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: The option is available in this mode.

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Portrait

Picture

in

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Shot

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Shooting options

Background

Magic

Blur

Frame

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Funny

Face

Photo

Filter

Magic

Frame

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Filter

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Playback/Editing

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.

Viewing photos or videos in
Playback mode

Starting Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing a video

Editing a photo

Resizing photos
Rotating a photo
Applying Smart Filter effects
Adjusting your photos
Making Storyboard
Creating a print order (DPOF)

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV

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Transferring files to your Windows
computer

……………………………………103
Transferring files with Intelli-studio
Transferring files by connecting the camera
as a removable disk
Disconnecting the camera
(for Windows XP)

Transferring files to your Mac computer

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo
printer

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Learn how to play back photos, videos, and how to manage files.

Drag the image left or right to move to another file.

Starting Playback mode

View photos or play videos stored in your camera.

Press [Playback].

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

•

If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent
file.

To view files by category, touch on the Home screen. (p. 88)

2

•

To skip files quickly, tilt the camera in the direction you want to
flip files. (p. 86)

•

You can also touch and hold the left end or right end of the
screen to skip files quickly.

•

You can also drag the slider left or right to move to the
previous or next file.

Playback/Editing

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

•

If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your
memory card.

•

You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured
with other cameras, due to unsupported sizes or codecs. Use a
computer or another device to edit or play back these files.

Viewing files with motion recognition

You can view files by tilting the camera in Playback mode.

Playback/Editing

• Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera

with the screen parallel to the ground.

• When you rotate the camera 90° or 180° while you view a

photo, the camera will automatically change the orientation of
the displayed photo.

•

To activate motion recognition, touch the → Gesture View

(p. 116)

→ On.

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Display in Playback mode

File Information

File Location

Icon Description

Play videos (p. 93)

Folder name – File name

Video length

3D Playback File

Protected file

Print order has been set (DPOF)

Delete files (p. 90)

Play a slide show (p. 92)

View files as thumbnails (p. 89)

To display file information on the screen, touch the → File Information
→On.

Playback/Editing

Ranking your favorite faces

You can rank your favorite faces or delete them. The favorite face
feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the
camera.

In Playback mode, touch → Face List.

1

•

In Thumbnail view or Smart album, touch → Face List.

Face List

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

To change the rank of a face, touch → Yes, and then

2

drag the face to a new location.

Edit Ranking

Touch to save your changes.

3

•

To delete a face from the list, touch , touch the face,
and then touch

Touch to view only your favorite faces in the face list.

.

Playback/Editing

Viewing files in Smart album as thumbnails

View files by category, such as date, face, or file type.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch → a category option.

2

Icon Description

View all files.

View files by the date they were saved.

View files by recognized faces and favorite faces.

View files by file type.

•

It may take some time for the camera to open Smart album, change
the category, or reorganize files.

•

If you delete a category, all files in the category will be deleted.

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Viewing files with the page flip effect

You can flip through files by dragging or flicking your finger across
the screen. You can also run a slide show with the flip page effect
by touching the slide show icon on the left side.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Touch a theme (Travel, Wedding, or Party).

2

Drag images to the left or right to move to the previous

3

or next file.

Icon Description

Play a slide show.

•

Touch the screen to pause the slide show and
adjust the volume or mute the sound.

•

Touch to stop the slide show.

Return to the theme selection screen.

You can view only photos when you use the page flip effect.

Playback/Editing

Viewing files as thumbnails

Scan thumbnails of files.

In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left to view
thumbnails (9 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the left once
or twice more to display more thumbnails (16 or 36
at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the right to return to the
previous view.

Icon Description

Delete files

Video file

Drag the screen up or down to move to the previous or next page of
thumbnails.

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Touch a file to display
it in full screen view.

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Protecting files

Protect your files to prevent accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, locate the file you want to protect,

1

and then touch

Touch Protect, and then touch On.

2

Protect

You cannot delete or rotate a protected file.

.

Off

On

Playback/Editing

Deleting files

Select files to delete in Playback mode.

Deleting a single file

You can select one file, and then delete it.

In Playback mode, locate the file you want to delete, and

1

then touch

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

2

Deleting multiple files

You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once.

In Thumbnail view, touch .

1

Select the files you want to delete, and then touch .

2

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

3

90

.

You can also delete a file by touching → Delete → Delete → Yes.

When you sort files by category, deleting a category will delete all files in that
category.

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Deleting all files

You can select all files, and then delete them at once.

In Playback mode, touch → Delete.

1

•

In Thumbnail view or Smart album, touch → Delete.

Touch Delete All.

2

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

3

Copying files to a memory card

Copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.

In Playback mode, touch .

1

•

In Thumbnail view or Smart album, touch → Copy to
Card.

Touch Copy to Card.

2

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

3

Playback/Editing

Viewing photos

Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show.

Enlarging a photo

In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge
a portion of the photo. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to
zoom out.

Drag the screen to
see another part of
the photo.

Icon Description

Delete the file.

Crop the photo (the camera will save it as a new file).

Return to the original view.

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Viewing panoramic photos

View photos captured in Live Panorama mode.

In Playback mode, drag the image left or right to move

1

to a desired panoramic photo.

•

The entire panoramic photo appears on the screen.

Touch .

2

•

The camera automatically scrolls through the photo
horizontally or vertically, depending on the direction you
moved when capturing the photo. The camera then switches
to Playback mode.

•

While playing back a panoramic photo, touch to pause or
touch

•

Touch to return to Playback mode.

3

to resume.
When playback of a panoramic photo pauses, drag the image
to move the photo horizontally or vertically, depending on the
direction you moved when capturing the photo.

•

The camera automatically scrolls through the panoramic photo only
when the longest edge of the photo is two or more times longer than
the shortest edge.

•

On your camera’s display, a photo captured in 3D Panorama mode
appears as a 2D panoramic photo. To see the 3D effect, connect
your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor. (p. 102)

Playback/Editing

Playing a slide show

Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide
show function does not work for videos.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

All Play

Touch on the bottom right of the screen. A screen

2

with thumbnails appears.

Select the photos you want to include in your slide show.

3

•

Touch to select all.

•

Touch to cancel your selections.

•

You cannot select video files.

•

You can select up to 2,000 files.

Touch .

4

Touch , and then set a slide show effect.

5

Repeat Step 5 for each effect you want want to set.

6

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Icon Description

Play Mode: Set whether or not to repeat the slide show.
(One Play*, Repeat)

Interval:

•

Set the interval between photos.
(1 sec*, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec)

•

You must set the Effect option to to set the Interval
option.

Music: Set background audio.

Effect:

•

Set a scene change effect between photos.
(Off, Calm*, Shine, Relax, Lively, Sweet)

•

Select to cancel effects.

•

When you use the Effect option, the interval between
photos will be set to 1 second.

Touch to start the slide show.

7

•

Touch the screen to pause the slide show.

•

Touch to adjust the volume.

•

Touch to stop the slide show.

* Default

Playback/Editing

Playing a video

In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim
parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed
segments as new files.

In Playback mode, locate a video, and then touch .

1

View the video.

2

Icon Description

Scan backward.

Pause or resume playback.

/

Scan forward.

Adjust the volume or mute the sound.

Return to Playback mode.

When playing a movie, the fast-forward/rewind/pause features can be used
after 2 seconds.

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Trimming a video

While viewing a video, touch at the point where you

1

want the trimming to begin.

Touch → .

2

Touch at the point where you want the trimming to

3

end.

•

You can also adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the
handles that appear on the progress bar.

Touch .

4

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

5

•

The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.

•

The camera will save the edited video as a new file.

Playback/Editing

Capturing an image from video

While viewing a video, touch at the point where you

1

want to capture an image.

Touch in the bottom right of the screen.

2

When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes.

3

•

The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original
video.

•

The captured image is saved as a new file.

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Editing a photo

Learn how to edit photos.

•

The camera will save edited photos as new files.

•

When editing a photo, the photo can be resized only into a size smaller than the original. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted
to a lower resolution.

Resizing photos

Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. You can
also select a photo to be displayed when the camera turns on.

In Playback mode, locate a photo, and then touch .

1

Touch Resize, and then select a size option.

2

•

Select Start Image to save the photo as a start image.
(p. 113)

Resize

2688 X 1512

1920 X 1080

Start Image

Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo.

Playback/Editing

Rotating a photo

In Playback mode, locate a photo, and then touch .

1

Touch Rotate, and then select a rotate option.

2

Rotate

Touch to save.

3

The camera will overwrite the original file.

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Editing a photo

Applying Smart Filter effects

Apply special effects to your photos.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch .

3

Select a filter, and then touch .

4

•

To see available filter options, refer to page 78.

Smart Filter

Touch to save your changes.

5

Playback/Editing

Adjusting your photos

Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation and
how to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark,
you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited
photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution.

•

You can adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation and apply Smart
Filter effects at the same time.

•

You cannot apply the ACB, Face Retouch, and Red-eye Fix effects
at the same time.

Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Select an adjusting option.

3

Icon Description

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

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Editing a photo

Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust

4

the option.

Touch .

5

Touch to save your changes.

6

Adjusting dark subjects (ACB)

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch → ACB.

3

Touch to save your changes.

4

Retouching faces

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch → Face Retouch.

3

Playback/Editing

Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust

4

the skin tone.

•

As the slider moves to the right, the skin tone becomes brighter.

Touch to save your changes.

5

Removing red-eye

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch → Red-eye Fix.

3

Touch to save your changes.

4

Cropping

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch , and then select an area to drag and crop.

3

Touch to save your changes.

4

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Editing a photo

Rotating

On the Home screen, touch .

1

•

The most recent file will be displayed.

Touch → a photo.

2

Touch , and then select a rotate option.

3

Touch to save your changes.

4

Playback/Editing

Making Storyboard

You can apply a frame effect onto a regular photo by using
various frames and borders.

On the Home screen, touch .

1

Select up to 5 photos, and then touch .

2

•

A storyboard will be generated with boxes of the number of
loaded images.

Touch , select the desired frame, and then touch .

3

Touch , select the desired border, and then touch .

4

Touch the photo within the frame to adjust its position

5

and scale.

•

You can switch photos between frames by directly dragging
them.

•

You can change the size of the image in the frame by
selecting

98

or .

Editing a photo

Save as a new image by touching .

6

•

You can use the Cartoonizer only if the inserted memory card
contains more than one image.

•

You cannot use panoramic images or video files.

•

The saved storyboard image can be viewed on the playback screen.

•

The selected image is partially displayed on the screen according to
the image ratio or frame type.

•

When the ratio of the applied image is larger than the frame size, you
cannot enlarge/reduce the image.

•

Saving the completed storyboard image may take some time due to
the loading of the original images.

Playback/Editing

Creating a print order (DPOF)

Select photos to print and save print options in the Digital Print
Order Format (DPOF). This information is saved in the MISC
folder on your memory card for convenient printing on DPOF­compatible printers.

In Playback mode, locate a photo, and then touch .

1

Touch DPOF.

2

Touch / to select the number of copies, and then

3

touch

99

.

•

You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a
DPOF-compatible printer at home.

•

Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut off
on the left and right edges. Ensure that your photo dimensions are
compatible with the paper you select.

•

You cannot set DPOF options for photos stored in the internal memory.