Samsung P10 User Manual

Instructions
Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Setting up the application software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software rst. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. (p.83)
Take a picture. (p.18)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.85)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.86)
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Danger
Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera,
do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or infl ammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a
risk of electric shock.
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the fl ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of
reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it
may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fi re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fi re. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a
long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This carries a high risk of computer malfunction.
READY
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RECORDING
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007 System chart 008 Identifi cation of features 008 Front & Top 009 Back 010 Bottom 010 5 Function button 011 Self-timer lamp 011 Camera Status Lamp 011 Mode icon 012 Connecting to a Power Source 014 Inserting the memory card
Instructions on how to use the memory card
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017 LCD monitor indicator 018 Starting the recording mode 018 How to use the Auto mode 018 How to use the Program mode 019 How to use the Manual mode 019 How to use the DIS mode 020 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 021 How to use the Portrait mode 021 How to use the Scene modes 022 How to use the Movie clip mode
Recording the movie clip without sound
022
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Contents
022 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording) 023 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures 024 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 024 POWER button 024 SHUTTER button 024 ZOOM W/T button 026 Face Detection(FD) button 027 Function Description / Info / Up button 028 Macro / Down button 029 Focus lock 030 Flash / Left button 032 Self-timer / Right button 033 MENU / OK button 034 E (Effect) button 034 E (Effect) button : Colour 035 E (Effect) button : Sharpness 035 E (Effect) button : Contrast 035 E (Effect) button : Saturation 036 Fn button 036 How to use the Fn menu 037 Size 037 Quality / Frame rate 038 Metering
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SETUP
038 Drive mode 039 ISO 039 White balance 040 Exposure compensation
041 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
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camera settings 041 Recording 041 How to use the menu 042 Auto Focus type 042 ACB 043 Voice Memo 043 Voice Recording 044 Recording the movie clip without voice 044 SCENE mode 045 Sound menu 045 Sound 045 Volume 045 Start up sound 045 Shutter sound 046 Beep Sound 046 AF sound 046 Self Portrait 046 Setup menu 047 Display
Contents
047 Language 048 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type 048 Start up image 048 Display Bright 049 Quick view 049 Display SAVE 049 Settings 049 Formatting a memory 050 Initialisation 050 File name 051 Imprinting the recording date 051 Auto power off 052 Selecting Video out type 052 Auto Focus lamp
053 Starting play mode
PLAY
053 Playing back a still image
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053 Playing back a movie clip 054 Movie clip capture function 054 Playing back a recorded voice 054 Playing back a voice memo 055 LCD monitor Indicator 055 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 055 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 057 Info / Up button
057 Play & Pause / Down button 058 Left / Right / Menu / OK button 058 Printer button 058 Delete button 059 E (Effect) button : Resize 060 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image 060 E (Effect) button : Colour 061 E (Effect) button : Image editing 061 ACB 061 Red eye removal 062 Brightness control 062 Contrast control 062 Saturation control 063 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor 064 Starting the Multi Slide Show 064 Start the Multi Slide Show 065 Selecting Images 065 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects 066 Setting play interval 066 Setting Background Music 066 Playback 066 Voice memo 067 Deleting images 067 Protecting images
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Contents
068 DPOF 070 Copy To Card 071 PictBridge 072 PictBridge : Picture Selection 072 PictBridge : Print Setting 073 PictBridge : Reset 073 Important notes 075 Warning indicator 076 Before contacting a service centre 078 Specifi cations
SOFTWARE
81
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081 Software Notes 081 System Requirements 082 About the software 083 Setting up the application software 085 Starting PC mode 088 Removing the removable disk 089 Samsung Master 092 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 092 Using the USB Driver for MAC 093 FAQ
System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Included items
Camera
Software CD
(see p.82)
Optional items
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.14)
Rechargeable battery
(SLB-0837(B))
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera case
AC adapter (SAC-47) /
USB cable (SUC-C3)
AV cable Camera strap
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Mode dial
Shutter button
Power button
Flash Self-timer lamp / AF
sensor
USB / AV connection
8
terminal
Lens/ Lens cover
Microphone
Speaker
Identifi cation of features
Back
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
E (Effects) button
Strap eyelet
Face Detection(FD) button
Fn / Delete button
5 function button
Play mode / Printer button
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Identifi cation of features
Bottom
Battery chamber cover
Tripod socket
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To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.
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Battery chamber
Battery holder
Memory card slot
5 Function button
Flash /
Left button
Function Description /
Information / Up button
MENU / OK button
Self-timer / Right button
Macro / Down button /
Play & Pause button
Identifi cation of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
intervals.
- For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
After taking a picture
When fl ash battery is charging When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC Transmitting Data with a PC When the USB cable is
inserted into a printer When the printer is printing
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks The lamp lights up
(LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
The lamp is off
The lamp blinks The lamp turns on
(The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
Mode icon
Refer to page 18 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Auto Program Manual DIS
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE Text Sunset Dawn Backlight
ICON
MODE Firework
ICON
Š‰ÿ
Photo Help
Guide
_
Nightscene Children Landscape Close up
Portrait Scene Movie
SCENE


Beach&Snow
-
-

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Connecting to a Power Source
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-0837(B) supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
SLB-0837(B) rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SLB-0837(B) Type Lithium lon Capacity 800mAh Voltage 3.7V C
harging time
Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-0837(B)
Battery life /
Number of images
Still image
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These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
Approx. 120 MIN / Approx. 240 shots
Movie Approx. 120 MIN
Approximately 150 Minutes
Conditions
Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 10M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using the fl ash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then powering it off for 1 minute.
Using the fully charged battery 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate
and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
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Important information about battery usage.
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.
You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837(B)) by using the SAC-47 KIT which consists of the AC adapter (SAC-47) and the USB cable (SUC-C3). When the SAC-47 and SUC-C3 are combined, they can be used as an AC cable.
- Using an AC cable : Connect the AC adapter to the
USB cable. It can be used as a power cable.
- Using a USB cable : Remove the AC adapter (SAC-47).
You can download stored images to your PC (p.85) or supply the power to your camera through the USB cable.
Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable (SUC-C3) with the correct specifi cation.
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub :
connect the camera directly to the PC.
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the
same time : remove other device.
If the USB cable is connected to a port located on the front of the
PC : remove the cable and connect it to a port located on the back of the PC.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output standard
(4.2V, 400mA), the camera may not be charged.
How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837(B))
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and
do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly. If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery won’t
be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.
Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged
(Using the AC adapter)
If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on
Orange coloured LED is on
the camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.
Do not use the fl ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.
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Connecting to a Power Source
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
Battery
status
When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot,
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the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
ihg
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge
or use spare
battery)
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power be­fore inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (Lens).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.49) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fi elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.
If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. fl oppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insuffi cient memory available : A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture.
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When using a 1GB SD memory, the specifi ed shooting capacity will be as follows. These fi gures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded image
size
Still
image
*Movie
clip
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
You can record videos of up to 4GB or 2hours each.
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30 FPS 15 FPS
507 - ­550 - ­619 - ­660 - -
825 - ­2204 - ­2419 - -
About 14'15" About 28'02" About 51'32"
About 01:41'47"
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
2
Digital Zoom rate
Voice Memo / Without Sound
3
Number of available shots
4
remaining
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.16
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3p.16
p.18
p.24
p.43/44
No. Description Icons Page
Memory card icon /
5
Internal memory icon
6 Battery
7 Image Size
8
Image Quality / Frame Rate
9 Metering
10 Drive mode
11
12
13
14
15
16 Saturation / Color
17 Sharpness
18 Contrast
19 Macro
20 Self-timer
21 Flash
22
23
ISO
White Balance
Exposure compensation
Camera shake Warning
Auto Focus Frame
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
Face Detection /
Self Portrait
F3.0, 1/30 p.19
/
-
p.14
p.37
p.37
p.38
p.38
p.39
p.39
p.40
p.23
p.42
p.35
p.35
p.35
p.28
p.32
p.30
p.26/27
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Auto mode (
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.
1.
Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert the
batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.14). As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly. Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
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How to use the Program mode (  )
Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button to confi gure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.37), Quality (p.37), Metering (p.38), Drive mode (p.38), ISO (p.39), White Balance (p.39) and Exposure Value(p.40).
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Manual mode ( ¸ )
You can manually confi gure all functions aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the Fn button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display. Up / Down button : changes aperture
Left / Right button : changes shutter
3. Press the Fn button twice and take an image.
Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the
background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp. High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image
as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect.
value
speed.
How to use the DIS mode (
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.
Select the DIS mode by rotating the mode dial.
1.
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3.
Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
Things to watch out for using the DIS mode
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode.
2. If the lighting condition is brighter than uorescent lighting conditions, the DIS will not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than in uorescent lighting conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) is not displayed.
4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result.
6. As the DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.
7.
If the image size is
(;)
)
or (.), the DIS mode can’t be selected.
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Starting the recording mode
Using the Photo Help guide mode ( ` )
Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures.
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PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to counter camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colours
Move Next
Guide list
MENU
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the shutter button
[Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult]
Available functions of the photo help guide
Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult
Functions that can be used when the image is blurred
Function that can be used when fi lming in the dark
Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness
Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour
Features to use when the image is out of focus Half press shutter button to focus To focus on a subject 80cm or more away To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away To focus on people’s faces
Back Next
±
Pressing the MENU button
Practice begins when you press the shutter.
Guide list
MENU
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the Right button
Half press shutter button to focus
Focusing status can be checked by half-pressing shutter button
- Green: Focusing successful
- Red: Focusing failed
±
Back Practice
Pressing the Up/
Down button
Half press shutter button to focus
When focusing is successful, fully press the shutter button to shoot. If focusing fails, half press the button again.
±
Back Practice
1/2
2/2
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Portrait mode (  )
Please select this mode for quick and easy portraits.
1. Select Portrait mode using mode dial.
2. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the Scene modes (  )
Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the
Mode dial. (p.44)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an
image.
The scene modes are listed below.
[Nightscene] (
[Children] (
[Landscape] (  ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close Up] (
[Text] (
[Sunset] (
[Dawn] (
[Backlight] (
[Firework] (  ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] (
) : Use this for shooting still images at night
or in other dark conditions.
) : To take a picture of fast moving
objects, for example, children.
) : Close-up shooting for small objects such
as plants and insects.
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
) : Daybreak scenes.
) : Portrait without shadows caused by
backlight.
) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode ( ´ )
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
1. Select the Movie clip mode by rotating the Mode dial. ( The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
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Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- Movie clip fi le type : AVI (MJPEG)
- Frame Rate : 30 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
Recording the movie clip without sound
You can record the movie clip without sound. Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for
MOVIE mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
Select the [RECORDING] menu by
5.
pressing the Left / Right button.
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6. Press the Down button to select the [Voice Mute] menu and press the Right button.
7. Select the [On] menu by pressing the Up / Down button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
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See p.44 for further details.
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.
Using Successive Recording
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for
MOVIE CLIP mode.
3. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
4. Press the Pause button ( Ø ) to pause recording.
5. Press the Pause button ( Ø ) again to resume the recording.
6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Stop REC
SH
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
(Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod,
support the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot
mode.
Shooting against the light
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
: Please do not take pictures against the
sun. Doing so may make the picture dark. Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (see page 21), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 31), spot metering (see page 38), exposure compensation (see page 40) or ACB (see page 42) function.
[Press the shutter button]
Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
- When the surroundings are dark.
very bright.
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM W/T button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off. If there is no operation during the specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 51 for more information about the auto power off function.
If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom
SHUTTER button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode.
In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the fl ash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has fi nished storing the image data.
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[WIDE zoom]
zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
ZOOM W/T button
WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will
zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation,
Optical zoom
pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
Digital zoom
Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie shots,
the voice will not be recorded. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the
digital zoom. To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again. The digital zoom can’t be activated in some Scene modes
(Nightscene, Children, Text, Close up, Firework, Beach&Snow), DIS modes, movie mode and Face Detection. Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position. Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction. When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera’s
moving lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear. Take care not to touch the lens when operating the zoom button.
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Face Detection(FD) button
Face Detection(FD) This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture.
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Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide,
1. Press the FD(Face Detection) button ( ) in the selectable modes. The FD icon will be displayed on the screen left side.
2. The size and position of the auto focus frame is set at the face of the subject automatically.
3. Press the shutter button halfway. The focus frame turns to green when the focus is activated.
4. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture.
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Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow
This function can detect up to 9 persons.
When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person.
The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
The face detection does not work when setting the effect mode.
When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the grey colour focus frame appear over the remaining faces (up to 8). Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the face and the white focus frame turns green.(Total 9)
Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure.
In some conditions this function cannot work properly.
- When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden.
- When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
- Camera doesn't detect a face as the brightness is too dark or too bright.
- The distance between the camera and object are far.
The maximum available Face Detection range is 3m (Wide).
The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.
Face Detection(FD) button
Self Portrait
When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly.
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Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide,
1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face location screen, the Self Portrait icon appears (  ).
Portrait, Beach & Snow
)
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Function Description / Info
/ Up button
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function descriptions for the current shooting mode can be accessed through the LCD monitor by pressing the Function description/ Information ( ) button.
Display every piece of information
about shooting.
Display the basic information.
Display description for each feature.
Pressing the
FD button
2. For self-fi lming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound.
3. Start fi lming by pressing the shutter button.
When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when the face is not in the center.
The guiding sound can be set using the sound setting menu. (See p.46)
[Filming screen] [Information screen]
Function description : When pressing the Function description
[Function description screen]
button on the information screen mode, detailed descriptions of the functions can be viewed. The function description can be cancelled by pressing the Function description button again.
Pressing the
Function
description
Display description for each feature.
button
[Examples of Function descriptions ]
Pressing the
Fn button
Set the photo size.
3648X2736
Size
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)
(
Macro
/ Down button
While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO (e) / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
[Auto Focus]
[Macro (
)]
e
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
Mode Auto ( Š )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
Mode Program ( ‰ )
Focus Type macro (
Focus range
Mode DIS Mode ( ÿ )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
W : 10 ~ Infi nity T : 50 ~ Infi nity
W : 10 ~ 80 T : 50 ~ 80
W : 10 ~ Infi nity T : 50 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
e
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
(Unit: cm)
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[Auto Macro ( d )]
When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid
camera shake. When you take a picture within 40cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. When you take a picture within the 10cm macro range, the
autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance.
Macro
e
)
(
/ Down button
Focus lock
Available focusing method, by recording mode
Mode Auto macro Macro Normal
Š ‰  ÿ _
( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
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Mode
Auto macro Macro Normal
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SCENE
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o
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To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your fi nger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be captured.
2.
Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.
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