Samsung S85 User guide
Getting to Know your cameraInstructions
Use this camera in the following order.
Set up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
Before connecting the camera to a PC,
via the USB cable, you will need to set
up the camera driver. Install the camera
driver that is contained in Application
software CD-ROM. (p.94)
Take a picture. (p.16)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.97)
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.97)
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause
of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the
A/S centre.
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you
intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may
result from camera malfunction.
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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countries.
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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.
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 tem-
peratures, 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 r e .
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.
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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
Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the
cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords
or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.
Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a 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.
Using an AC adapter that doesn’t match with the camera specifi cation
may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or
exclusive rechargeable battery.
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Available AC adapter :
After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the
camera setting set on the [Setup] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 56) are
same or not.
Voltage: 3.3V, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter ( ): 2.35
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007 System chart
008 Identifi cation of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom / 5 Function button
010 Self-timer lamp
010 Camera Status Lamp
011 Mode icon
011 Connecting to a Power Source
012 Inserting the memory card
Instructions on how to use the memory card
013
015 LCD monitor indicator
016 Starting the recording mode
016 How to use the Auto mode
016 How to use the Program mode
017 How to use the ASR mode
017 How to use the Manual mode
018 How to use the Scene modes
019 How to use the Portrait mode
019 How to use the Night mode
019 How to use the Movie clip mode
020 Recording the movie clip without sound
020 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
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Contents
021 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
022 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
022 POWER button
022 SHUTTER button
022 ZOOM W / T button
024 Info / Up button
024 Macro / Down button
026 Focus lock
026 Flash / Left button
028 Self-timer / Right button
030 MENU / OK button
030 E (Effect) button
031 E (Effect) button : Colour
032 E (Effect) button : Colour Mask
033 E (Effect) button : Saturation
034 E (Effect) button : FUN
034 Pre-set focus frame
035 Composite shooting
037 Photo Frame
038 Fn button
038 How to use the Fn menu
039 Size
039 Quality / Frame rate
040 Metering
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SETUP
040 Drive mode
042 ISO
042 White balance
043 Exposure compensation
044 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
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camera settings
044 Recording
044 Sharpness
045 Contrast
045 Auto Focus type
047 Voice Memo
047 Voice Recording
048 Recording the movie clip without voice
048 SCENE mode
049 Sound menu
049 Sound
049 Volume
049 Start up sound
049 Shutter sound
050 Beep Sound
050 AF sound
050 Setup menu
051 Setup menu 1
Contents
051 File name
052 LANGUAGE
052 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
052 World Time
053 Imprinting the recording date
053 LCD brightness
053 Auto Focus lamp
053 Start up image
054 Setup menu 2
054 Quick view
054 Auto power off
054 LCD save
055 Selecting Video out type
056 Formatting a memory
056 Initialisation
056 Selecting a battery type
057 Starting play mode
PLAY
057 Playing back a still image
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057 Playing back a movie clip
058 Movie clip capture function
058 On camera movie trimming
059 Playing back a recorded voice
059 Playing back a voice memo
060 LCD monitor Indicator
060 Using the camera buttons to set the
camera
060 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
062 Info / Up button
062 Play & Pause / Down button
063 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
063 Printer button
063 Delete button
064 E (Effect) button : Resize
065 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image
065 E (Effect) button : Colour
066 E (Effect) button : Special Colour
066 Colour Filter
067 Colour mask
068 E (Effect) button : Image editing
068 Red eye Removal
068 Brightness control
068 Contrast control
068 Saturation control
068 Noise Effect
069 Effect (E button) : FUN
069 Cartoon
070 Preset focus frames
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Contents
071 Composite image
073 Photo Frame
074 Sticker
074 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
076 Starting the slide show
076 Start the slide show
076 Selecting Images
077 Confi gure slide show effects
077 Setting play interval
077 Setting Background Music
078 Playback
078 Voice memo
078 Deleting images
079 Protecting images
079 DPOF
081 Copy To Card
082 PictBridge
083 PictBridge : Picture Selection
084 PictBridge : Print Setting
084 PictBridge : Reset
085 Important notes
086 Warning indicator
087 Before contacting a service centre
089 Specifi cations
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SOFTWARE
092 Software Notes
092 System Requirements
92
093 About the software
094 Setting up the application software
096 Starting PC mode
099 Removing the removable disk
100 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
100 Using the USB Driver for MAC
Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE
100
101 Samsung Master
104 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 >
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Camera case
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.79)
AC cord Charger (SBC-N2)
Product warranty
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.12)
Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512)
Camera strapUser manual,
Software CD
(see p.93)
AA Alkaline Bat-
teries
Computer
(see p.97)
PictBridge compatible
printer (see p.82)
External monitor
(see p. 55)
AV cableUSB cable
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
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Mode dial
Shutter button
Lens/ Lens cover
Power button
Speaker
Flash
Self-timer lamp /
AF sensor
USB / AV connection
terminal
DC input connection port
Microphone
Identifi cation of features
Back
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
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Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
E (Effects) button
Strap eyelet
Fn / Delete button
Play mode /
Printer button
5 function button
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Identifi cation of features
Bottom / 5-function button
Tripod socket
Left button
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Battery chamber cover
Information / Up button
Flash /
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
Memory card slot
Battery chamber
MENU / OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
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 the USB cable is
inserted to a PC
Transmitting Data with a
PC
When the USB cable is
inserted to 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 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)
Identifi cation of features Connecting to a Power Source
Mode icon
Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE AUTO PROGRAM ASR MANUAL
ICON
MODE SCENE PORTRAIT NIGHT MOVIE
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks
ICON
MODE Beach & Snow Self-shot Food Cafe
ICON
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Children Landscape Close-up Text
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SCENE
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We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date
of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity)
- Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH
25
Capacity
Voltage 1.2V x 2
C
harging time
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Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
Important information about battery usage.
When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long
periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if
kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the bat-
tery 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.
00mAh
Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
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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 press the
battery chamber cover by force. This
may cause damage to the battery
chamber cover.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Battery
indicator
Battery
status
ihgf
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery ca-
pacity (Prepare
to recharge or
use spare bat-
tery)
Low battery ca-
pacity (Prepare
to recharge or
use spare bat-
tery)
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 front of the
camera (Lens) and the card pins
toward the back of the camera
(LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card the
wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.56) 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 blink-
ing 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 memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding
the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be
cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.
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When using a 256MB MMC 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
Super Fine Fine
57 103 180 - -
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68 115 206 - -
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84 134 233 - -
93 158 271 - -
172 265 425 - -
558 663 742 - -
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The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
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Normal
30FPS 15FPS
About 3'36" About 7'2"
About 13'18" About 25'38"
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
Memory card icon /
2
Internal memory icon
Number of available
shots remaining
3
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.14
4 Voice Memo
Ö
×
/
6 p.14
Ï
p.11
-
p.47
No. Description Icons Page
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
5
Digital Zoom rate
6 Battery
7 Image Size
Image Quality / Frame Rate
8
9 Metering
10 Drive mode
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12
13
14 Date / Time 2007/08/01 01:00 PM p.52
15
16
17
18 Contrast
19 Macro
20 Self-timer
21 Flash
22 Face Recognition
23
24 Color / Saturation
ISO
White Balance
Exposure compensation
Camera shake Warning
Auto Focus Frame
Sharpness / Without Sound
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
/
Ç
F2.8, 1/30 p.17
p.22
p.12
p.39
p.39
p.40
p.40
p.42
p.42
p.43
p.21
p.45
p.44/48
p.45
p.24
p.28
p.26
p.46
p.31/33
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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.12). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this
camera has a 19MB 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. (If the date/time that is displayed
on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before taking a
picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by 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.
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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.39),
Quality (p.39), Metering (p.40), Drive mode
(p.40), ISO (p.42), White Balance (p.42)
and Exposure Value(p.43).
Starting the recording mode
How to use the ASR mode (
Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode.
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a wellexposed image in dim conditions.
Things to watch out for using the ASR mode
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR
mode.
2. If the lighting condition is brighter than
fl uorescent lighting conditions, the ASR will
not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than in
fl 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 ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a
little longer for the camera to process and save the
images.
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)
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 value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.
3. Press the Fn button twice and take an image.
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02 RECORDING
Starting the recording mode
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.48)
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.
[Children] (
[Landscape] (
[Close Up] (
[Text] (
[Sunset] (
[Dawn] (
[Backlight] (
[Firework] (
[Beach & Snow] (
[Self Shot] (
[Food] (
[Cafe] (
) : To take a picture of fast moving objects,
for example, children.
) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
) : 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.
) : Firework scenes.
) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
) : Use when the photographer would also like to
„
appear in the image.
) : For taking delicious looking food.
…
) : For taking pictures in cafes and restaurants.
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Portrait mode ( )
Please select this mode for quick and easy picture
with people's face.
Select Face mode using mode dial.
How to use the Night mode ( )
This mode helps to get a well-exposed pictures
in the night time and darkness.
Select Night mode using mode dial.
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 : 30FPS, 15FPS (Selectable)
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02 RECORDING
Starting the recording mode
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 CLIP mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Select the [RECORDING] menu by pressing
the Left / Right button.
6. Press the Down button to select the [Voice
Mute] menu and press the Right button.
7. Select the [On] menu by pressing the Up /
Down button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a
movie without sound.
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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 Record
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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to 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 condi-
tions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro 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 : Please do not take pictures against the sun.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an
image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Doing so may make the picture dark. To
take a picture against the light, please use
the [BACKLIGHT] in the scene shooting
mode (see page 18), fi ll-in fl ash (see page
26), spot metering (see page 40), or exposure compensation (see page 43).
[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 very
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very
- When the surroundings are dark.
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bright.
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 54 for more information about
the auto power off function.
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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If the menu is not displayed, this button works
as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.
This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X
digital zoom function. Using both will offer a
total zoom ratio of 25X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom
into the subject i.e. the subject will appear
nearer.
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (5X) optical zoom is se-
lected, 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
[WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
ZOOM W / T button
WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE 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
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.
The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital
zoom.
To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway
at the maximum optical zoom position and press the zoom T button
again.
The digital zoom can't be activated in some Scene modes (Children,
Text, Close-up, Fireworks, Self-Shot, Food), Night mode, Motion
Capture mode, ASR mode, movie clip mode and Face recognition.
Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction.
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Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, press-
Optical zoom
ing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital
zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button
stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W
Digital zoom
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
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Info
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button.
In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display
the image information.
/ Up button
Info ( î ) button
Macro
While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the
main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the
menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take
macro pictures.
The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the
desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
(e )
/ Down button
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[Auto Focus]
[Auto Macro ( d )]
[Macro (
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[Super Macro (
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Macro
(e )
/ Down button
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) (Unit: cm)
Mode Auto ( Š )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
Mode Program ( ‰ )
Focus Type Super macro (
Focus range
Mode ASR Mode ( ‚ )
Focus Type Auto macro (
Focus range
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 Super macro range, the
auto-focus on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus
distance.
W : 5 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
W : 1 ~ 5
(Wide only)
W : 5 ~ 80
T : 50 ~ 80
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) macro ( e ) Normal
W : 5 ~ 80
T : 50 ~ 80
) Normal
d
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
Available focusing method, by recording mode
( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal
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Focus lock
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the
focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame
lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful
not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an
unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the
camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the
SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your 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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Flash
/ Left button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor
shift to the left tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, the LEFT button operates as the
FLASH button.
Selecting the fl ash mode
[Selecting the Auto fl ash]
1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the
exception of the Movie clip mode or the ASR mode.
2. Press the Flash button until the desired fl ash mode indicator is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. A fl ash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct fl ash to suit the environment.
Flash range (Unit: m)
ISO
AUTO 0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.5 0.4 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.4 ~ 3.0 0.5 ~ 2.5
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When the Super Macro is selected, flash is fixed as the Flash Off mode.
Normal Macro Auto macro
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
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Flash
/ Left button
If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow
synchro fl ash, the fi rst fl ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash
range and Power ratio of fl ash).
Do not move the camera until the second fl ash fi res.
Using the fl ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the fl ash is
usually within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will
be longer.
In the ASR mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],
[Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Cafe] scene modes and the Movie clip
mode, the fl ash function will not operate.
Take photographs within the fl ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly
refl ective.
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the fl ash, there may
be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the
fl ash light refl ecting off atmospheric dust.
Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
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Auto fl ash
Auto & Red eye
reduction
Fill in fl ash
Slow synchro
Flash off
If the subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the
camera fl ash will work automatically and will
reduce the red-eye effect by using the redeye reduction function.
The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light.
The intensity of the fl ash will be automatically
controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.
The fl ash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In
poor lighting conditions the camera shake
warning indicator (
LCD monitor.
The fl ash does not fi re.
Select this mode when capturing images in a
place or situation where fl ash photography is
prohibited. When you capture an image in a
poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator (
monitor.
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Red-eye reduction
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this
mode will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.
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Flash
Available fl ash mode, by recording mode
Mode
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When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button
operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This function is used when the
photographer would also like to be in the image.
Self-timer
( )
/ Right button
If you operate the Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the
self-timer function is cancelled.
Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.
In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work.
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Self-timer
Selecting the self-timer
( )
/ Right button
1. Rotate the Mode dial to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE
RECORDING mode.
2.
Press the SELF-TIMER ( ) button until the
desired mode indicator displays on the LCD
monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double selftimer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD
monitor.
3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the
picture will be taken after the specifi ed time
has elapsed.
Self-timer mode indecator
Icon Mode Description
10SEC
self-timer
self-timer
Double
self-timer
Motion
Timer
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval
of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
2SEC
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval
of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds
and 2 seconds later a second picture will be
taken. When using the fl ash, the 2-second selftimer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds
depending on the fl ash charging time.
The camera detects the subject's movement 6
seconds after pressing the Shutter button, and the
picture is taken when the movement is stopped.
[Selecting the 10 SEC
self-timer]
Motion Timer
Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp
Pressing the Shuter button after
setting the Motion Timer
Detecting the subject's movement Blink (0.25 second interval)
No movement is detected
The Motion Timer fl ows are as followings. (Night mode or Fireworks
Blink (0.5 second interval)
Turn on and the image is taken after
2 seconds
mode excluded)
Selecting the Motion Timer Pressing the Shutter button Confi rm-
ing the composition (Within 6 sec.)
your hands fully)
*2
Stopping the detection (Do not move) Taking
*1
Starting the detection (Swing
an image (after 2 sec.)
*1: The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shtter but-
ton, so confi rm the composition within 6 seconds.
*2: Move your body or hands fully.
In the following cases, the Motion Timer may not operate.
The focus distance is over 3m.
The exposure is too bright or dark
In backlight conditions.
The movement is insignifi cant
The movement is detected out of the
center part (50%) of the sensor where
the movement is recognized.
The detection range
of Motion Timer
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