Samsung SAMSUNG_BL103, BL103 User Manual
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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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Getting to Know your camera
Setting up the application
software
Instructions
Use this camera in the following order.
To use this camera with a PC,
install the application software
fi 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.82)
Take a picture. (p.17)
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.84)
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.85)
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
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Warning
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.
Danger
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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Caution
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.
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.
After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and
the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu
(p. 52) are same.
Contents
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
013 Inserting the memory card
014
Instructions on how to use the memory card
016 LCD monitor indicator
017 Starting the recording mode
017 How to use the Auto mode
017 How to use the Program mode
018 How to use the Manual mode
018 How to use the DIS mode
019 Using the Photo Help Guide mode
020 How to use the Portrait mode
020 How to use the Scene modes
021 How to use the Movie clip mode
021
Recording the movie clip without sound
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Contents
037 Drive mode
038 ISO
038 White balance
039 Exposure compensation
040 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings
040 Recording
040 How to use the menu
041 Auto Focus type
041 Voice Memo
042 Voice Recording
043 Recording the movie clip without voice
043 SCENE mode
044 Sound menu
044 Sound
044 Volume
044 Start up sound
044 Shutter sound
045 Beep Sound
045 AF sound
045 Self Portrait
045 Setup menu
046 Display
046 Language
SETUP
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021 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
022 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
023 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
023 POWER button
023 SHUTTER button
023 ZOOM W/T button
025 Face Detection(FD) button
026 Function Description / Info / Up button
027 Macro / Down button
028 Focus lock
029 Flash / Left button
031 Self-timer / Right button
032 MENU / OK button
033 E (Effect) button
033 E (Effect) button : Colour
034 E (Effect) button : Sharpness
034 E (Effect) button : Contrast
034 E (Effect) button : Saturation
035 Fn button
035 How to use the Fn menu
036 Size
036 Quality / Frame rate
037 Metering
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047 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
047 Start up image
047 Display Bright
048 Quick view
048 Display SAVE
048 Settings
048 Formatting a memory
049 Initialisation
049 File name
050 Imprinting the recording date
050 Auto power off
051 Selecting Video out type
052 Auto Focus lamp
052 Selecting a battery type
053 Starting play mode
053 Playing back a still image
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
PLAY
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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 Setting up the play back function using the
LCD monitor
063 Starting the Multi Slide Show
063 Start the Multi Slide Show
063 Selecting Images
064 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects
064 Setting play interval
065 Setting Background Music
065 Playback
065 Voice memo
066 Deleting images
066 Protecting images
067 DPOF
069 Copy To Card
070 PictBridge
071 PictBridge : Picture Selection
071 PictBridge : Print Setting
072 PictBridge : Reset
Contents
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Contents
072 Important notes
074 Warning indicator
075 Before contacting a service centre
077 Specifi cations
080 Software Notes
080 System Requirements
081 About the software
082 Setting up the application software
084 Starting PC mode
087 Removing the removable disk
088 Samsung Master
091 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
091 Using the USB Driver for MAC
092 FAQ
SOFTWARE
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System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the
optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Included items
Camera
AA Alkaline
Batteries
AD81-00867A
USB cable
AD81-00734A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A /
AD63-02604A
Software CD
(see p.81)
AD46-00199A
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-03165A
Optional items
SD/SDHC memory
card / MMC
(see p.13)
Rechargeable battery
(SNB-2512)
AD81-00879A
Charger
(SBC-N2)
AD81-00898A
AC cord
AD81-00696A
Camera case
AD69-01817A
AV cable
AD81-00735A
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Mode dial
Shutter button
Lens/ Lens cover
Self-timer lamp /
AF sensor
Power button
Speaker
USB / AV connection
terminal
Microphone
Flash
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Identifi cation of features
Back
5 function button
Play mode / Printer button
Fn / Delete button
Strap eyelet
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
E (Effects) button
Face Detection(FD) button
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
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Bottom
Identifi cation of features
5 Function button
Function Description /
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button /
Play & Pause button
MENU / OK button
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To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown
above.
Battery chamberMemory card slot
Battery chamber cover
Tripod socket
Memory card cover
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Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
Blinking
- For the fi rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
- For the fi nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
Blinking
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Blinking
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken
in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
The lamp turns on and off when the camera
is ready to take a picture
After taking a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and
turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
When fl ash battery is charging
The lamp blinks
When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC
The lamp lights up
(LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)
Transmitting Data with a PC
The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
When the USB cable is
inserted into a printer
The lamp is off
When the printer is printing
The lamp blinks
When the AF activates
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
Mode icon
Refer to page 17 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Auto Program Manual DIS
ICON
Š‰ÿ
MODE
Photo Help
Guide
Portrait Scene Movie
ICON
_
†
MODE
SCENE
Nightscene Children Landscape Close up
ICON
MODE Text Sunset Dawn Backlight
ICON
MODE Firework
Beach&Snow
-
-
ICON
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Connecting to a Power Source
SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH
Capacity
25
00mAh
Voltage 1.2V x 2
C
harging time
Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
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Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
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)
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.
It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration
for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery
manufacturer or the photographic conditions
Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries
cannot deliver suffi cient power.
For this camera, it recommended that a high-capacity battery
(alkaline, nickel-hydride) is used. If another battery is used,
the camera’s usage time may be lowered.
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Connecting to a Power Source
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
ihg
Battery
status
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)
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When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot,
the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
Insert the battery as shown
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.
- 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.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the
recorded data may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed
while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
e.g. 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.
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.48) 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.
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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).
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.
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
Super
Fine
Fine
Normal
30 FPS 15 FPS
Still
image
,
About
219
About
304
About
507 - -
;
About
241
About
341
About
550 - -
.
About 282 About
395
About
619 - -
+
About
290
About
412
About
660 - -
About
366
About
507
About
825 - -
About
1089
About
1458
About
2204 - -
About
1907
About
2204
About
2419 - -
*Movie
clip
ì
---
About 14'15" About 28'02"
---
About 51'32"
About 01:41'47"
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
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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The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
LCD monitor indicator
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
p.17
2
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.23
3
Voice Memo / Without Sound
Ï
/
Ç
p.42/43
4
Number of available shots
remaining
3p.15
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.15
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
5
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
-
6 Battery
p.13
7 Image Size
p.36
8
Image Quality / Frame Rate
p.36
9 Metering
p.37
10 Drive mode
p.37
11
ISO
p.38
12
White Balance
p.38
13
Exposure compensation
p.39
14
Camera shake Warning
p.22
15
Auto Focus Frame
p.41
16 Saturation / Color
p.34
17 Sharpness
p.34
18 Contrast
p.34
19 Macro p.27
20 Self-timer
p.31
21 Flash p.29
22
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
F3.0, 1/30 p.18
23
Face Detection /
Self Portrait
/
p.25/26
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Auto mode (
µ
)
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.
1.
Insert the batteries (p.13). Insert the
batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.13). 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.
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
interaction.
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.36), Quality (p.36), Metering
(p.37), Drive mode (p.37), ISO (p.38),
White Balance (p.38) and Exposure
Value(p.39).
How to use the Program mode ( )
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Starting the recording 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.
1.
Select the DIS mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD
monitor.
3.
Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the DIS mode (
)
You can manually confi gure all functions
aperture value and shutter speed.
How to use the Manual mode ( ¸ )
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.
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
fl uorescent lighting conditions, the DIS
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 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.
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.
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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.
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
[Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult]
Pressing the
MENU button
Pressing the shutter button
Guide list
MENU
Practice begins when
you press the shutter.
Guide list
MENU
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the Up/
Down 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
±
1/2
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
±
2/2
PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Features to counter camera shake
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Move Next
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting colours
Features to use when the image is out of focus
To focus on a subject 80cm or more away
To focus on people’s faces
Half press shutter button to focus
To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away
Back Next
±
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Starting the recording mode
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.43)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an
image.
How to use the Scene modes (
)
The scene modes are listed below.
[Nightscene] (
) : Use this for shooting still images at night
or in other dark conditions.
[Children] (
) : To take a picture of fast moving
objects, for example, children.
[Landscape] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close Up] (
) : Close-up shooting for small objects such
as plants and insects.
[Text] (
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
[Sunset] (
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] (
) : Daybreak scenes.
[Backlight] (
) : Portrait without shadows caused by
backlight.
[Firework] ( ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] (
) :
For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
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.
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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)
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.
5.
Select the [RECORDING] menu by
pressing the Left / Right button.
Recording the movie clip without sound
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.
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted
scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can
record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to
create multiple movie clips.
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
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See p.43 for further details.
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.
Stop REC
SH
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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
: 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 20), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 30),
spot metering (see page 37) or exposure
compensation (see page 39).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
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.
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 bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM W/T button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If there is no operation during the specifi ed
time, the camera's power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 50 for more information
about the auto power off function.
POWER button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING
mode.
In MOVIE CLIP mode
Pressing the shutter button down fully
starts the process for recording a movie
clip. Press the shutter button once and
the movie clip is recorded for as long
as the available recording time in the
memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus
and checks the condition of the 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.
SHUTTER button
If the menu is not displayed, this button
works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or
DIGITAL ZOOM button.
This camera has a 3X optical zoom and
a 5X digital zoom function. Using both
will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will
zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will
appear nearer.
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom
is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button
activates the digital zoom software.
Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital
zooming at the required setting. Once the
maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved,
pressing the ZOOM T button will have no
effect.
[WIDE zoom]
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
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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.
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation,
pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zooming in steps. Releasing
ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zoom and then it will continue to
reduce the optical zoom until the minimum
setting is reached.
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
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.
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
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Face Detection(FD) button
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)
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.
Ä
Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide,
Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow
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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Function Description / Info
(
)
/ Up button
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.
Ä
Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Photo Help Guide,
Portrait, Beach & Snow
1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face
location screen, the Self Portrait icon appears ( ).
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.45)
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.
Function description : When pressing the Function description
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.
[Filming screen] [Information screen]
[Function description screen]
Display every piece of information
about shooting.
Display the basic information.
Display description for each feature.
Pressing the
FD button
[Examples of Function descriptions ]
Pressing the
Function
description
button
Pressing the
Fn button
Display description for each feature.
Set the photo size.
Size
3648X2736
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Mode Auto ( Š )
Focus Type Auto macro (
d
) Normal
Focus range
W : 10 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
Mode Program ( ‰ )
Focus Type macro (
e
) Normal
Focus range
W : 10 ~ 80
T : 50 ~ 80
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
Mode DIS Mode ( ÿ )
Focus Type Auto macro (
d
) Normal
Focus range
W : 10 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
Macro
(
e
)
/ Down button
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
(Unit: cm)
When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid
camera shake.
When you take a picture within 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.
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
)]
[Auto Macro ( d )]
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Available focusing method, by recording mode
( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
Mode Auto macro Macro Normal
Š
oo
‰
oo
oo
ÿ
oo
_
oo
o
†
oo
Mode
SCENE
Auto macro Macro Normal
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Focus lock
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture,
use the focus lock function.
3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.
1. The image to be
captured.
2.
Press the SHUTTER
button halfway and
focus on the subject.
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.
Macro
(
e
)
/ Down button
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If you press the shutter button after selecting the 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 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
charging time will be longer.
In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset],
[Dawn], [Firework] 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
(
)
/ 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
1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the
exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.18)
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
Normal Macro Auto macro
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
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
[Selecting the Auto fl ash]
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