Samsung S860, SAMSUNG D760, EC-S760ZR01K, EC-S860ZPBA, EC-S760ZP01K User Manual

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instructions

Use this camera in the following order.

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Insta!l

driver that is contained in

CD-ROM. (p.79)

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Open Windows's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.82)

Getting to Know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

oPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. oil 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.

oPtease 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 disap- pointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any toss or damage

that may result from camera malfunction. oKeep this manual in a safe place. oil you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to

your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the im-

ages 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. oThe contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change

without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

_Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other

countries.

_Att brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

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 fire, 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 prodyct::_ _lose proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this c_id increase the risk of explosion.

• Shou d an form of qu d_r afore _n object enter the camera do

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not use it. Switch off th,e '_am:e_ and':t!-ien disconnect the power source. You must contact yo r dealer _:_amsung Camera Service centre. Do not conti _e to use camer:a as this may cause a fire

or ale ctric shock.

• Do not insert or,,dop metalli6 _flammabt_ _oreign ob acts into the camera throug_ access points e.g. the memo?y card slot and battery chamber. This

• Do not operate_th,i_ camera with _:t ha_S: This could pose a risk

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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 flash in close proximity to people or animals. Position- ing the flash too close to your subject's eyes may cause eyesight damage.

• For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:

- Swallowing battery or small camera _pessories. If an accident

should occur, please consult_:a d£$!pr i_nmediately.

- There is the possibility of in_ry fre :the\_#mera's moving parts.

• Batter and camera may b_ome _Otdur n_ pro onged use and t

may result in camera maI_nction. _buld thisbe the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a _ minute_to allow it t_me to cool.

• Do not leave this cam_a in place #ject to extitemely high tem- peratures, such as a:_ealed vehici'_ direct sunligl4_ or other places

of extremes in temperature Exposure t,oext-rem_t_mperatures may

heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a welt-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 fire or injury.

- Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.

- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

• Remove the battery when not pla_[h_ to use the camera for a long period of time. Otherwise the b#_{ery may leak corrosive electrolyte

and permanently damage the 'araera,';s€0mponents.

• Do not fire the flash while it i_ in d_ct with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it'conti _sly. tt_ay cause burns.

• Do not move the camere:_hile it i Switched tin, if you are using the AC Charger. After use 'iwaysswi offthe ca #re before unplug- ging the cable from t_e wall socket::Then make _re that any connec- tor cords or cables t0 other devices are disconnec_d before moving the camera. Failure or cables and

cause a fire or etect_ic _h0¢_., ,,

• Take care not to tou_h i:h en_Qr e_s _ vedtb _ d tak ng an un- clear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

• Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

• Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.

• Using an AC adapter that doesn't match with the camera specification may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable battery.

Available AC adapter : (_,o_)_) Voltage: 3.3V, Ampere: 2.0A, Diameter: _ 2.35

• After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 49) are same.

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007 System chart 008 identification of features

008 Front & Top 009 Back

010 Bottom / 5 Function button 010 Self-timer tamp

010 Camera Status Lamp 011 Mode icon

011 Connecting to a Power Source 012 Inserting the memory card 013 Instructions on how to use the memory card

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 Manual mode 017 How to use the DIS mode

018 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 019 How to use the Portrait mode

019 How to use the Scene modes 020 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

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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 Face Detection(FD) button 025 Function Description / Info / Up button

026 Macro / Down button 027 Focus lock 028 Flash / Left button

030 Self-timer/Right button 031 MENU / OK button

032 E (Effect) button 032 E (Effect) button : Cotour

033 Fn button 033 How to use the Fn menu 034 Size

034 Quality / Frame rate 035 Metering 035 Sharpness

036 ISO 036 White balance

037 Exposure compensation

SETUP

038 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the

camera settings 038 Recording 038 Auto Focus type

039 Voice Memo 039 Voice Recording

040 Recording the movie clip without voice 040 SCENE mode

041 Sound menu 041 Sound 041 Volume

041 Start up sound 041 Shutter sound

042 Beep Sound 042 AF sound

042 Self Portrait 042 Setup menu

043 Display 043 Language 044 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type 044 Start up image 044 LCD brightness

045 Quick view 045 LCD save

046 Settings

Contents

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046 Formatting a memory 046 Initialisation

047 File name 047 imprinting the recording date

048 Auto power off 048 Selecting Video out type 049 Auto Focus lamp 049 Selecting a battery type

050 Starting play mode 050 Playing back a still image 050 Playing back a movie clip 051 Movie clip capture function 051 Playing back a recorded voice 051 Playing back a voice memo

052 LCD monitor indicator 052 Using the camera buttons to set the camera

052 Thumbnail / Enlargement button 054 Info / Up button 054 Play & Pause / Down button 055 Left / Right / Menu / OK button

055 Printer button 055 Delete button

056 E (Effect) button : Resize

057 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image 057 E (Effect) button : Cotour 059 Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor

060 Starting the Multi Slide Show 060 Start the Multi Slide Show

061 Selecting Images 061 Configure Multi Slide Show effects 062 Setting ptay interval 062 Setting Background Music 062 Playback

062 Voice memo 063 Deleting images

063 Protecting images 064 DPOF

066 Copy To Card 067 PictBridge 068 PictBridge : Picture Selection 068 PictBridge : Print Setting 069 PictBridge : Reset 069 important notes 071 Warning indicator 072 Before contacting a service centre 074 Specifications

Contents

SOFTWARE

077 Software Notes 077 System Requirements

078 About the software 079 Setting up the application software

081 Starting PC mode 084 Removing the removable disk 085 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 085 Using the USB Driver for MAC 085 Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE 086 Samsung Master

089 FAQ

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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.

Includeditems

Optional items

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identification of features

Front & Top

Mode dial.

Power button

Microphone

DC input connection port--_

USB /AV connection--_

terminal

tamp /

AF sensor

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identification of features

Back

Camera status tamp

LCD monitor--

button (Thumbnail)

(Digital zoom)

(FD) button

(Effects) button

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Fn / Delete button 5 function button

Play mode / Printer button

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identification of features

Bottom/ 5 Functionbutton

Battery chamber cover

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Tripod socket

Memory card slot

Flash /

Left button

Function Description / information / Up button

Battery chamber

Macro / Down button

Play & Pause button

MENU / OK button

Self-timer / Right button

Self-timer lamp

Blinking

_t_)2S Blinking

- For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.

- For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at

0.25-second intervals.

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-sec- ond intervals.

_..)_ Apicture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2

Blinking

seconds later a second picture will be taken. After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken

((_1,_)) Blinking in accordance with the subject's movement.

Camera Status Lamp

The lamp turns on and off when the camera is

Power on

ready to take a picture

After taking a picture The lampblinks while saving the image data and

turns off whenthe camera is readyto 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)

Whenflashbatteryischarging When the USB cable is

inserted to a PC

TransmittingDatawith a PC When the USB cable is

inserted into a printer

When the printeris printing

When the AF activates

The lamp is off

The lamp blinks The lamp turns on

(The camera focus on the subiect)

The lamp blinks

(The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

identification of features

Modeicon

Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting.

Auto

Photo Help

Guide

Program

Portrait

Manual

Scene

DIS

Movie

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Text Sunset Dawn Backlight

lib Q Q

Firework Beach&Snow

Connecting to a Power Source

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 AAAIkaline (High Capacity)

- Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)

[] SNB-2512 rechargeabte battery Specification

SNB-2512 Ni-MH 2500mAh

1.2V x 2 Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)

Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

]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 sufficient power.

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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.

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.

[] There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the

LCD monitor.

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instructions on how to use the memory card

• Be sure to format the memory card (see p.46) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a dif-

ferent 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 wilt 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 fietds, 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 altow 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. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.

• If there is insufficient memory available : A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera wilt not operate. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory

card or detete 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 rnerno_ card

The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).

Card

When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can

be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.

- $860

Write

[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]

• The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/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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o The zoom button doesn't function during the movie recording.

• The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.

LCD monitor indicator

[] The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting

functions and selections.

[Image & Full Status]

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Recording mode

Optical/ DigitalZoombar/

DigitalZoomrate

Voice Memo /

Without Sound

Number of available

shots remaining

Remaining time

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Memory cardicon /

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Battery

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Image Size

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ImageQuality/ FrameRate p.34

Metering p.35

Sharpness p.35

ISO p.36

White Balance p.36

Exposurecompensation p.37

Date / Time p.44

CamerashakeWarning p.21

Auto Focus Frame p.38

Color p.32

Macro p.26

Self-timer p.30

Flash p.28

ApertureValue/ShutterSpeed p.17

Face Detection /

p.24/25

Self Portrait

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Starting the recording mode

How to usethe 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 11MB 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

Howto usethe Pro_

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aper- ture value and shutter speed.

1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dia!.

2. Press the Fn button to configure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.34),

Quality (p.34), Metering (p.35), Sharpness (

(p.35), ISO (p.36), White Balance (p.36)

and Exposure Value(p.37).

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, itmeans that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this bethe case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.

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Starting the recording mode

Howto use the Manual mode

You can manually configure 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.

Howto usethe DIS mode

Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and hetp you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions.

[] 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 fluorescent lighting conditions, the DIS will

not activate.

3. If the lighting condition is darker than

in fluorescent lighting conditions, cam-

era shake warning indicator ( '_p ) will display. For best results only take pictures

in situations where the camera shake

warning indicator ( '_p ) 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. $860 : If the image size is ([]) or (_) ,the DIS mode can't be selected. $760 : If the image size is (_) or (_) ,the DIS mode can't be selected.

DIS (Digital Image Stabitisation) function does not operate while the camera is connected to a TV. Remember to keep the camera steady when you are taking pictures.

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Starting the recording mode

_the PhotoHelpguide mode (

Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method _,. _%_ and includes solutions for potential problems that may_:" _'%1

occur. This also enables the user to practice the best __ way to take the pictures. _ j._;_

Pressing the

Available functions of the photo help guide

• Function that can be used when focusing is difficult

• Functions that can be used when the image is blurred

• Function that can be used when filming in the dark

• Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness

• Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour

Left/Right button

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Pressing the MENU button

Pressing the

Left/Right button

[

Pressing the Up/

Down button

Pressingthe shutterbutton

Pressing the Right button

[Function that can be used when focusing is difficult]

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Starting the recording mode

Howto use the Portraitmode

Please select this mode for quick and easy portraits. Select Portrait mode using mode dial.

How to usethe Scenemodes

Use the menu to easily configure optimal set- tings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the Mode dial. (p.40)

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] ( _ ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or

[Children] ( _ ) :

[Landscape] ( _ ) : [Close Up] ( _]_ ) :

[Text] ( D [Sunset] ( Q [Dawn] ( D [Backlight] (

[Firework] ( U ) : [Beach&Snow] ( _] ) :

in other dark conditions.

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 back-

light. Firework scenes.

For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

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Starting the recording mode

Howto use the Movie

A movie clip can be recorded for as tong 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 (_:_ _OL__ -_

available recording time will display on the LeD monitor.). \_Y

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 avail-

able recording time allows. Movie clips

will still be recorded if the shutter button

is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

image size and type are listed below.

- Image size :640x480, 320x240 (Setectabte)

- Movie clip file type :AVI (MJPEG)

- Frame Rate : 30FPS, 15FPS (Setectable)

Pausingwhile recordinga movie clip

(Successive RecordinM

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 tong as the available

recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

4. Press the Pause button ( _ ) to pause recording.

5. Press the Pause button ( _ ) again to resume the recording.

6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

Recordincithemovie clip without sound

You can record the movie clip without sound.

See p.40 for further details.

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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

• Pressing the shutter button down halfway. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[Lightly press the shutter button] Dress 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 reflective or shiny.

- If the subject is moving at high speed.

- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).

- When the surroundings are dark.

• The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting condi- tions and camera settings.

• When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in

a tow lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( _ ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the

camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.

• Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against the sun.

Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backtight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 19), fill-in flash (see page 28), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 37).

• Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

• Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

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Using the camera buttons to set the camera

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 specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life.

Refer to page 48 for more information about the auto power off function.

SHUTTERbutton

Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode.

• In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts

the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie

clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

• In STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and

checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording wilt start after the camera has finished storing the image

data.

ZOOM W / T 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 3X digital zoom function. Using both wilt offer a

total zoom ratio of 9X.

[] TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE

Digital zoom TELE

: Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom

into the subject i.e. the subject wilt appear nearer.

: When the maximum (3X) 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 (3X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T

button wilt have no effect.

[WIDE zoom] [TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 3.0X]

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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.

o 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 optbal zoom position and press the zoom T button

again.

• The digital zoom can't be activated in DIS, Night, Children, Text, Close up, Firework or Movb Clip modes.

• Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera

malfunction.

[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]

Digital zoom WIDE

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Digitalzoom

: When the digital zoom is in operation, press-

ing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button wilt reduce the digital zoom and then it wilt continue to reduce the optical zoom untit the minimum setting is reached.

[Digital zoom 3.OX] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]

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Face DetectionFJFD_button

[] Face Detection(FD): This mode detects the face position of the sub-

ject automatically and then sets the focus and

exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture.

Setectabte modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait, Children,

Beach & Snow

1. Press the FD(Face Detection) button (_ ) in the selectable modes. The FD icon wilt 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.

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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 2.5m (Wide).

• The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the

subject.

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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Face DetectionFJFDJbutton

[] 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.

Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait,

Beach & Snow

1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face location screen, the Self Portrait icon appears ( _ ).

Function Description / Info ( IE]I) / 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

of the current filming image (filming mode) can be accessed through the

liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function description/information (IOl) button.

2. For self-filming, 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 filming by pressing the shutter button.

o 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.42)

• If [Self Portrait] is set, it is fixed to Macro focus.

• If [Self Portrait] is set, [Motion Timer] cannot be selected.

[Filming screen] [Information screen] [Function description screen]

[] Function description : When pressing the Function description but-

ton 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.

[Examples of Function descriptions ]

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Macro( )/ Downbutton

While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When the

menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

[Auto Focus] [Macro ( _ )] [Auto Macro ( _ )]

Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)

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Auto macro ( _ ) Normal

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macro (_._) Normal

W :10 ~80 W :80 ~ Infinity

T : 50 ~ 80 T : 80 ~ Infinity

Auto macro ( _ ) Normal

W: 10~ Infinity W :80 ~ Infinity

T : 50~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity

® When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid

camerashake.

® When you take a picture within 30cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm (Telezoom)

in the Macro mode, selectthe FLASHOFF mode,

® When you take a picture within the 10cm macro range, the autofocus on

the camerawill take longer to setthe correct focus distance,

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Macro(_ )/ Downbutton Focuslock

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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

the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release

your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function wilt be cancelled.

1.The image to be 2. Press the SHUT- 3. Recompose the pic- captured. TER button halfway ture and fully depress

and focus on the the SHUTTER button. subject.

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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 Auto flash]

[] Selecting the flash mode

1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.16)

2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3. Aflash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Use the correct flash to suit the environment.

[] Flash range (Unit: m)

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If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition

(Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires.

Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usuallywithin 5.5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging

time will be longer. In the DtS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn],

[Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. Take photographs within the flash range.

The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective.

When taking an image inpoorly lit conditions with the flash, there may bea white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused

by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.

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