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SAMSUNG ES29
User Manual
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Samsung SAMSUNG ES29 User Manual

User Manual
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Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera. This manual will help you learn to capture images, share or print your photos, and edit photos with the accompanying software. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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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 an Authorised Service center.
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 cameraInstructions
Setting up the applica­tion software
Use this camera in the following order.
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software first. 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.89)
Take a picture. (p.20)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.89)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows Explorer and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.90)
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 flash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning 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 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 fire.
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 fire. 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 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 center.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable 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 center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire 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 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 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 fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
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 flash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature.
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It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the color may differ from the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the LCD monitor.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near the case. Avoid
leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.
After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 57) are same.
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024 How to use the Scene modes 025 How to use the Movie mode 026 Recording the movie clip without sound 026 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
027 Things to watch out for when taking
pictures 028 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 028 POWER button 028 SHUTTER button 028 ZOOM button 030 Info (DISP) / Up button 030 Macro / Down button 032 Focus lock 032 Flash / Left button 034 Self-timer / Right button 036 MENU button 036 OK button 036 Shooting
037 How to enable functions using the MENU
button 037 Photo Size / Movie Size 038 Quality / Frame rate 038 Exposure compensation 039 ISO 039 White balance 040 Face Detection 042 Face Tone 042 Face Retouch
Contents
READY
RECORDING
007 System chart
007 Package Contents 007 Sold Separately
008 Identification 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 When using the camera for the first time
018 LCD monitor indicator 019 How to use the menu 020 Starting the recording mode
020 Selecting modes 020 How to use the Smart Auto mode 022 How to use the Program mode 022 How to use the DIS mode 023 Using the Photo Help Guide mode
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Contents
SETUP
043 Auto Focus type 043 Metering 044 Photo Style Selector 045 Image Adjust 046 ACB 046 Drive mode 047 Voice Memo 047 Voice Recording 048 Recording the movie clip without voice
049 Sound
049 Volume 049 Start up sound 049 Shutter sound 049 Beep sound 050 AF sound
050 Display
050 Function Description 051 Start up image 051 Display Brightness 051 Quick View 051 Display Save
052 Settings
052 Formatting the memory 052 Initialization 052 Language 053 Time Zone
PLAY
053 Setting up the Date & Time 053 Setting up the Date Type 054 File name 054 Imprinting the recording date 055 Auto power off 055 Auto Focus lamp 056 Selecting Video out type 057 Setting the USB 057 Selecting a battery type
058 Starting play mode
058 Playing back a still image 058 Playing back a movie clip 059 Movie clip capture function 059 Playing back a recorded voice 059 Playing back a voice memo
060 LCD monitor Indicator 061 Using the camera buttons to set the camera
061 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
061 Smart Album
063 Info (DISP) / Up button 063 Play & Pause / OK button 064 Left / Right / Down / MENU button 064 Delete button
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Contents
065 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
067 Edit
067 Resize 068 Rotating an image 068 Photo Style Selector 069 Image Adjust
071 Starting the Multi Slide Show
071 Start the Multi Slide Show 071 Selecting Images 072 Configure Multi Slide show effects 072 Setting play interval 072 Setting Background Music
073 File Options
073 Deleting images 073 Protecting images 074 Voice memo 075 DPOF
077 Copy to Card
078 PictBridge 079 PictBridge : Picture Selection 079 PictBridge : Print Setting 080 PictBridge : Reset 080 Important notes 082 Warning indicator 083 Before contacting a service center 085 Specifications
SOFTWARE
088 Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows)
088 For Windows users
092 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)
092 For Mac users
094 FAQ
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Package Contents
Camera
AA Alkaline
Batteries
USB cable Camera strap
Software CD
(User manual
included)
Quick Start Manual
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card
(see p.15)
Rechargeable battery
Charger AV cable AC cord Camera case
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the equipment contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service center. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
System chart
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Identification of features
Front & Top
Flash
Lens/ Lens cover
AF sensor / Self-timer lamp
Shutter button
POWER button
Microphone
Speaker
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Back
Identification of features
Camera status lamp
LCD monitor
Play mode button
Fn / Delete button
5 function button
MENU button
USB / AV terminal
Zoom Tele(T) button / Digital zoom
Zoom Wide(W) button / Thumbnail
Strap eyelet
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Bottom
Identification of features
5 Function button
Information / Up button
Macro / Down button
Self-timer / Right button
Flash /
Left button
OK / Play & Pause button
Battery chamber cover
Battery chamber
Memory card slot
Tripod socket
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Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
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 seconds intervals.
Blinking
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25 seconds 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 flash 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)
Identification of features
Mode icon
Refer to p.20 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE
Smart Auto
Program DIS
Photo Help
Guide
ICON
MODE Scene Movie
ICON
MODE
SCENE
Beauty Shot
Frame Guide
Night Portrait
ICON
MODE Children Landscape Close up Text
ICON
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks
ICON
MODE
Beach&Snow
ICON
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Connecting to a power source
SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specification
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.
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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 sufficient 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.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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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
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
- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -) direction is right.
- When the battery chamber cover is open 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 label of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (Lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor).
- Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
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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 backup e.g.
hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insufficient memory available :
A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimize 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 on the memory card.
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.52) if you are using a
newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, 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 fields, 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 before 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.
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.
When using a 1GB SD 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.
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.
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
Recorded image
size
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
30 FPS 15 FPS
Still
image
About 147 About 284 About 403 - -
About 161 About 291 About 420 - -
About 194 About 343 About 475 - -
About 211 About 374 About 537 - -
About 339 About 566 About 792 - -
About 532 About 802 About 1065 - -
About 870 About 1144 About 1437 - -
About 1471 About 1670 About 1872
*Movie
clip
---
About 9'54"
About 18'58"
---
About 26'24" About 49'23"
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When using the camera for the first time
When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be
displayed on the LCD monitor to set date, time, date type, time zone, language and battery type. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up the date, time, date type, time zone, language and battery type. Set up the date, time, date type, time zone, language and battery type before using this camera.
Setting up the Time Zone
1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the desired mode.
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For more information about the World Time, refer to the p.53.
Back DST
London [GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 12:00 PM
Time Zone
Setting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button.
Back Set
Time Zone :08/12/01
Language
:English
Date/Time Set :London
Date Type yyyy
Battery Type :alkaline
English
한국어
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Setting up the date, time
1. Select the [Date/Time Set] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the OK button.
Left/Right button : Selects year/month/day/hour/
minute.
Up/Down button : Changes the value of each item.
Back Set
Time Zone :London
Language :English
Date/Time Set :10/01/01
Date Type yyyy
Battery Type :Alkaline
2010 / 01 / 01 12:00
yyyy mm dd
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When using the camera for the first time
Setting up the date type
1. Select the [Date Type] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button.
Back Set
Time Z one :London
Language :English
Date/Time Set :10/01/01
Date Type :YYYY...
Battery Type :alkaline
Off
DD/MM/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
Setting up the battery type
1. Select the [Battery Type] menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the Right button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button.
- If a battery type is selected, the camera will be optimized according to the selected battery type.
[Battery Type] sub Menu : [Alkaline] / [Ni-MH]
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For more information about the battery type, refer to the page 57.
Back Set
Time Zone :London
Language :English
Date/Time Set :10/01/01
Date Type :YYYY...
Battery Type :Alkaline
Alkaline
Ni-MH
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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.20
2 Voice Memo
p.47
3
Number of available shots
remaining
00001 p.15
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.15
4
Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
-
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
5 Battery
p.13
6
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
Digital Zoom rate
p.28
7 Photo Size / Movie Size
p.37
8
Image Quality /
Frame Rate
p.38
9 Metering
p.43
10 Flash
p.32
11 Self-timer
p.35
12
Macro
p.30
13
Face Detection · Self-Portrait
· Smile Shot · Blink Detection
p.40
14 Date / Time 2010/01/01 12:00 PM p.53
15 Camera shake Warning
p.27
16
Auto Focus Frame
p.43
17 Drive mode
p.46
18
Photo Style Selector /
Image adjust
p.44/
45
19
ISO / Face Retouch /
Without voice
p.39/
42/48
20
White Balance
/
Face Tone
p.39/
42
21
Exposure compensation
p.38
22
Aperture Value /
Shutter Speed
-
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How to use the menu
1.
Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
2. Use the up or down button to navigate through the menus.
3. Use the left or right button to select a sub menu.
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.
Press the
Left or Right
button.
Press the
Left or Right
button.
Press the
Up or Down
button.
Press the
Up or Down
button.
Back Set
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Volume :Medium
Off
Low
Medium
High
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Volume :Medium
Exit Back
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Program
DIS
Photo Help...
Scene
Movie
Smart Auto
Exit Change
Mode
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Face Detection
Photo Size
Exit Change
Focus Area
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Mode
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Volume
Exit Change
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Mode
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Volume
Exit Change
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Mode
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Program
DIS
Photo Help...
Scene
Movie
Smart Auto
Exit Change
Mode
020
Starting the recording mode
How to use the Smart Auto mode( )
Selecting modes
You can select the shooting modes by using the MENU button on the back of your camera.
How to use the MENU button
1. Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed.
2. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Mode] menu and press the Right button.
3. Select a desired mode by pressing the Up / Down button and then press the OK button.
The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
1. Insert the battery (p.13). Insert the battery taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.13). As this camera has a 9.8MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored on 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 Smart Auto mode by pressing the MENU button.
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.
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Program DIS
Exit Change
Photo Help... Scene Movie
Smart Auto
Mode
Program DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene Movie
Smart Auto
Exit Back
Program DIS
Photo Help Guide Scene
Movie
Smart Auto
Exit Back
Program DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene Movie
Smart Auto
Exit Back
021
Starting the recording mode
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the
default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a
portrait mode depending on the subject’s position or lighting.
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on
shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.
The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the flash is set
to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking the shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time.
Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod mode
depending on the subject’s movement.
Each scene is recognized in the following conditions;
[Landscape] ( ) : When shooting outdoor scenes
[White] (
) : When shooting a white background
[Night] (
) : When shooting the nighttime scenes
[Night Portrait] (
) :
When shooting people in a dark outdoor place
[Backlight] ( ) :
When shooting a backlit scenery without a portrait
[Backlight Portrait]
( ) : When shooting a backlit portrait
[Portrait] (
) : When shooting a portrait
[Macro] (
) : When shooting close-ups
[Macro Text] (
) : When shooting texts in a close focus
[Tripod] (
) : When shooting a subject that doesn’t move
for a certain time after the camera is mounted on the tripod (available only when the camera recognizes it as nighttime)
[Action] ( ) : When shooting a subject making frequent
movements
[Macro Portrait]
( ) :
When shooting close-up portrait shot
[Blue Sky] ( ) : When shooting blue sky
[Sunset Sky] (
) :
When shooting sunset
[Macro Color] ( ) :
When shooting close-up shot for the subject with various colors
[Natural Green]
( ) :
When shooting nature such as forest and leaves
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Starting the recording mode
Digital Image Stabilization (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 using the MENU button. (p.20)
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 ( )
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 fluorescent 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. 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.
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the Program mode by using the MENU button. (p.20)
2. Press the MENU button to configure advanced functions.
How to use the Program mode ( )
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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
Functions that can be used when focusing is difficult
Functions that can be used when the image is blurred
Functions that can be used when filming in the dark
Functions that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness
Functions that can be used when adjusting the picture color
[Function that can be used when focusing is difficult]
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the OK button
Pressing the
Up/Down button
Pressing the Up button
Pressing the OK buttonPressing the shutter button
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the OK button
Photo Help Guide
Features to reduce camera shake
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting colors
Photo Help Guide
Features to use when the image is out of focus
To focus on a subject 80 cm away or more
To focus on people’s faces
Half-press the shutter button to focus
To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away
Photo Help Guide
Back Change
Change
Press the shutter button to practice using this feature.
Guide list Guide list
To focus on your subject, half­press the shutter button:
- Green frame: subject is in focus
- Red frame: subject is out of focus
1/2
Back Practice
Photo Help Guide
When the subject is in focus, press the shutter button completely to capture the image or video. If the subject is out of focus, try half-pressing the shutter button again.
2/2
Back Practice
Photo Help Guide
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The scene modes are listed below.
[Beauty Shot] (
) : Take a photo of portraits by setting
options to clear facial imperfections.
[Frame Guide] (
) : Use this mode when you want someone
else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose.
[Night] (
) : Use this for shooting still images at night
or in other dark conditions.
[Portrait] (
) : To take a picture of a person.
[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.
[Fireworks] ( ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by using the MENU button. (p.20)
2. Press the Right button, then press the Up/Down button to select the desired mode.
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
How to use the Scene modes ( )
Starting the recording mode
Back Set
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Smart Auto
Beauty Shot
Frame Guide
Night
Portrait
Children
Landscape
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Movie mode ( )
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. (Max.2 hours)
1. Select the Movie mode by using the MENU button. (p.20)
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 (Max.2 hours) allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Ä Movie clip size and type are listed below.
- Movie clip size : 640x480, 320x240 (selectable)
- Movie clip file type : AVI (MJPEG)
- Frame Rate : 30 FPS, 15 FPS (selectable)
How to use the [Frame Guide] mode
Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture for you from the angle you choose.
1. Take a picture from the angle you choose.
- A guide appears around the sides of the picture.
2. Then another person can take the picture by aligning the edge of the picture to be taken with the guide framing the sides of the window.
Guide
Cancel Frame: OK
Cancel Frame: OK
Frame Guide: Shutter
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Starting the recording mode
Using Successive Recording
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for Movie mode.
3. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. (Max.2 hours) Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
4. Press the OK button to pause recording.
5. Press the OK button 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 favorite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
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. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Movie] menu and press the Right button.
6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button.
7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
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See p.48 for further details.
Recording the movie clip without sound
Stop Pause
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The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Of
f, 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 to support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.
Shooting against the light
: It is best to take pictures with the sun
behind you. Taking pictures against the sun may make the picture come out dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the [Backlight] in scene shooting mode (p.24), fill-in flash (p.32), spot metering (p.43), exposure compensation (p.38) or ACB (p.46) function.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Things to watch out for when taking pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
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.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
[Press the shutter button]
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
ZOOM 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 specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to p.55 for more information about the auto power off function.
Used for taking an image or recording a movie clip in the Recording mode.
In Movie 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 on 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 will start after the camera has finished storing the image data.
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 3X 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 (5X) 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 (3X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect.
POWER button
SHUTTER button
[WIDE zoom]
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 3.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
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ZOOM 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.
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
([Beauty Shot], [Night], [Portrait], [Children], [Close up], [Text], [Fireworks]), DIS mode, Movie mode, [Self-Portrait], [Smile Shot], [Blink Detection] 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 the camera to
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.
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
[Digital zoom 3.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
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