Samsung SL35 User Manual
Instructions
Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Setting up the application
software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
To use this camera with a PC,
install the application software
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.88)
Take a picture. (p.18)
Insert the supplied USB cable
into the PC’s USB port and the
camera’s USB connection
terminal. (p.90)
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.91)
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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1
Danger
Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or
your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should
only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service
centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera,
do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the
power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera
Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or infl ammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and
battery chamber. This may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a
risk of electric shock.
2
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the fl ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause
eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of
reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident
should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it
may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow
the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other
places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme
temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal
components and could cause a fi re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause
heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fi re. Always
use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a
long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive
electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before
unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that
any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected
before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually
recover at normal temperature.
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour 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 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. 54) are same.
READY
RECORDING
007 System chart
007 Package Contents
007 Sold Separately
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
Instructions on how to use the memory card
014
016 LCD monitor indicator
017 How to use the menu
018 Starting the recording mode
018 Selecting modes
018 How to use the Smart Auto mode
019 How to use the Auto mode
020 How to use the Program mode
020 How to use the DIS mode
021 Using the Photo Help Guide mode
022 How to use the Scene modes
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Contents
024 How to use the Movie clip mode
Recording the movie clip without sound
024
024 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
025 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
026
026 POWER button
026 SHUTTER button
026 ZOOM button
028 Info (DISP) / Up button
028 Macro / Down button
030 Focus lock
030 Flash / Left button
032 Self-timer / Right button
034 MENU button
034 OK button
034 Functions
035 How to Enable Functions Using the
MENU Button
035 Exposure compensation
036 White balance
037 ISO
037 Face Detection
039 Face Tone
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SETUP
039 Face Retouch
040 Image Size
040 Quality / Frame rate
041 ACB
041 Metering
042 Drive mode
042 Auto Focus type
043 Photo Style Selector
044 Image Adjust
045 Voice Memo
045 Voice Recording
Recording the movie clip without voice
046
047 Sound menu
047 Sound
047 Volume
047 Start up sound
047 Shutter sound
047 Beep Sound
048 AF sound
048 Setup menu
048 Display
048 Language
048 Function Description
049 Start up image
Contents
049 Display Bright
049 Quick view
049 Display SAVE
050 Settings
050 Formatting a memory
050 Initialisation
051 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
051 Time Zone
051 File name
052 Imprinting the recording date
052 Auto power off
053 Selecting Video out type
054 Auto Focus lamp
054 Setting the USB
054 Selecting a battery type
055 Starting play mode
PLAY
055 Playing back a still image
055 Playing back a movie clip
056 Movie clip capture function
056 Playing back a recorded voice
057 Playing back a voice memo
057 LCD monitor Indicator
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
058
058 Play mode button
058 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
058 Smart Album
061 Info (DISP) / Up button
061 Play & Pause / OK button
062 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
062 Delete button
063 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
065 Edit
065 Resize
066 Rotating an image
066 Photo Style Selector
067 Image Adjust
069 View
069 Starting the Multi Slide Show
069 Start the Multi Slide Show
070 Selecting Images
070 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects
071 Setting play interval
071 Setting Background Music
071 File Options
071 Deleting images
072 Protecting images
072 Voice memo
073 DPOF
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Contents
075 Copy To Card
076 PictBridge
077 PictBridge : Picture Selection
077 PictBridge : Print Setting
078 PictBridge : Reset
078 Important notes
080 Warning indicator
081 Before contacting a service centre
083 Specifi cations
SOFTWARE
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086 Software Notes
086 System Requirements
087 About the software
088 Setting up the application software
090 Starting PC mode
093 Removing the removable disk
094 Samsung Master
097 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
097 Using the USB Driver for MAC
098 FAQ
System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the
optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ
from exact appearance.
Package Contents
Camera
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory
card / MMC
(see p.15)
AA Alkaline Batteries
AD81-00867A
Rechargeable battery
AD81-00879A
USB cable
AD81-09092A
Charger
AD81-00898A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A
AD63-02604A
AV cable
AD81-00735A
Software CD
(see p.87)
AD46-00284A
AC cord
AD81-00696A
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-04185A
Camera case
7
Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Shutter button
Flash
Microphone
8
Power button
Speaker
Self-timer lamp /
AF sensor
Lens/ Lens cover
USB / AV terminal
Identifi cation of features
Back
LCD monitor
Camera status lamp
Zoom Wide(W) button (Thumbnail)
Zoom Tele(T) button (Digital zoom)
Strap eyelet
MENU button
Play mode button
Fn / Delete button
5 function button
9
Identifi cation of features
Bottom
Memory card slot
Battery chamber cover
Tripod socket
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To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown
above.
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Battery chamber
5 Function button
Flash /
Left button
Information / Up button
OK / Play & Pause
button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Identifi cation of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
intervals.
- For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken
in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
After taking a picture
When fl ash battery is charging
When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC
Transmitting Data with a PC
When the USB cable is
inserted into a printer
When the printer is printing
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on and off when the camera
is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and
turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks
The lamp lights up
(LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)
The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
The lamp blinks
The lamp blinks
The lamp turns on
(The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
Mode icon
Refer to page 18 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Smart Auto Auto Program DIS
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE
ICON
MODE Children Landscape Close up Text
ICON
MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Firework
ICON
MODE
ICON
Photo Help
Guide
Beauty Shot
Beach&Snow
Scene Movie
SCENE
Frame Guide
-
-
Night Portrait
-
-
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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 AA Alkaline (High Capacity)
-
- Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH
25
Capacity
Voltage 1.2V x 2
C
harging time
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Included battery may vary depending on sales region.
12
00mAh
Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2)
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.
Connecting to a Power Source
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on
after you have inserted battery,
please check whether the
battery (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber
cover is opened, do not force
the battery chamber cover,
this may damage it.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
The battery is
Battery
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fully charged
status
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.
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge
or use spare
battery)
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory
card facing toward the front of
the camera (lens) and the card
pins toward the back of the
camera (LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.50) if you are using
a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains
data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images
captured with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being
inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the
memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will
need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the
memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy
impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong
electronic or magnetic fi elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV
receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are
extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into
contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory
card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the
memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.
To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card
using this camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or
memory card reader.
If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the
recorded data may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed
while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
e.g. fl oppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insuffi cient memory available :
A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not
operate. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera,
replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored
on the memory card.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi
Media Cards).
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that
prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding
the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data
will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC
memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before
taking a picture.
When using a 1GB SD memory, the specifi ed shooting capacity will be
as follows. These fi gures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded
image size
Still
image
*Movie
clip
Super Fine Fine
About
218
About
240
About
281
About
290
About
365
About
850
About
1892
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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.
Normal
About
303
About
340
About
394
About
411
About
506
About
112 0
About
2185
About
506
About
548
About
616
About
657
About
822
About
1263
About
2397
30 FPS 15 FPS
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--
--
--
--
--
--
About
13'42"
About
34'17"
About
27'04"
About
59'24"
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LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting
functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
2
Digital Zoom rate
3
4
16
Voice Memo
Number of available shots
remaining
Remaining time 00:00:00
00001
p.18
p.26
p.45
p.15
No. Description Icons Page
Memory card icon /
5
Internal memory icon
6 Battery
7Flash
8 Self-timer
9 Macro
10 Photo Style Selector
11 Face Detection
12 Face Tone
Image Adjust / Without Sound /
13
14 Date / Time 2009/08/01 01:00 PM p.51
15 Camera shake Warning
16
17 Drive mode
18 Metering
19
20 Image Size
21 ISO
22
23
Face Retouch
Auto Focus Frame
Image Quality / Frame Rate
White Balance
Exposure compensation
-
p.13
p.30
p.32
p.28
p.43
p.37
p.39
p.44/
46/39
p.25
p.42
p.42
p.41
p.40
p.40
p.37
p.36
p.35
How to use the menu
1.
Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
Mode
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus.
Mode
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Press the
UP or DOWN
button.
Mode
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change Exit Change
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
Focus Area
Photo Style Selector
Voice
Press the
UP or DOWN
button.
3. Use the left or right buttons to select a sub menu.
Volume
Mode
Start Sound
Functions
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
Sound
AF Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Exit Back
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.
Volume
Mode
Start Sound
Functions
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
Sound
AF Sound
Display
Settings
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Back Set
Off
Low
Medium
High
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Starting the recording mode
Selecting modes
You can select the desired working mode
using the MENU button located on the back
of the 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.
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Mode
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Exit Back
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Exit Back
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
Exit Back
Mode
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
Scene
Movie
How to use the Smart Auto mode ( )
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. Select the Smart Auto mode by
pressing the MENU button.
2. The camera selects a scene
automatically. An appropriate mode
icon will appear at the top left of the
screen.
3. Press the shutter button to capture
an image.
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 fl ash 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.
Starting the recording mode
Each scene is recognized in the following conditions;
[Landscape] (
[White] (
[Nights] ( ) : When shooting the nighttime scenes
[Night Portrait] (
[Backlight] (
[Backlight Portrait]
[Portrait] (
[Macro] (
[Macro Text] (
[Tripod] (
[Action] (
) : When shooting outdoor scenes
) :
When shooting in a very bright environment
) : When shooting people in a dark out-
door place
) : When shooting a backlit scenery
without a portrait
( ) : When shooting a backlit portrait
) : When shooting a portrait
) : When shooting close-ups
) : When shooting texts in a close focus
) : When shooting a subject without any
movement on the tripod
) : When shooting a subject making
frequent movements
How to use the Auto mode ( )
Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal
user interaction.
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 7MB 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 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.
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus
on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable
to capture an image clearly.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an
image.
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Program mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with
optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions
except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the Program mode by pressing
the MENU button. (p.18)
2. Press the Menu button to confi gure
advanced functions.
See p.34 for further details.
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How to use the DIS mode ( )
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode.
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get
a well-exposed image in dim conditions.
1. Select the DIS mode by pressing the
MENU button. (p.18)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an
image.
Things to watch out for using the DIS mode
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode.
2. If the lighting conditions are 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.
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.
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.
Photo Help Guide
Photo Help Guide
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to reduce camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colours
Guide list
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Pressing the OK button
[Function that can be used when focusing is diffi cult]
Photo Help Guide
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Half-press the shutter button to focus
To focus on a subject 80 cm away or more
To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away
To focus on people’s faces
Back ChangeChange
Pressing the
Up button
Press the shutter button
to practice using this
feature.
Guide list
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
Pressing the
Left/Right button
Photo Help Guide
To focus on your subject, halfpress the shutter button:
- Green frame: subject is in focus
- Red frame: subject is out of focus
1/2
Pressing the OK button
Back Practice
Pressing the
Up/Down button
Photo Help Guide
When the subject is in focus,
press the shutter button
completely to capture the image
Pressing the OK buttonPressing the shutter button
or video. If the subject is out of
focus, try half-pressing the shutter
button again.
Back Practice
2/2
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Scene modes ( )
Use the menu to easily confi gure optimal settings for a variety of
shooting situations.
1. Select the Scene mode by pressing
the MENU button. (p.18)
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.
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The scene modes are listed below.
[Beauty Shot] (
[Frame Guide] (
[Night] ( ) : Use this for shooting still images at night
[Portrait] (
[Children] (
[Landscape] (
[Close Up] (
[Text] (
[Sunset] (
[Dawn] (
[Backlight] (
[Firework] (
[Beach&Snow] (
) : Take a photo of a person with options to
hide facial imperfections.
) : Use this mode when you want someone
else to take a picture for you from the
angle you choose.
or in other dark conditions.
) : To take a picture of a person.
) : To take a picture of fast moving
objects, for example, children.
) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
) : Close-up shooting for small objects such
as plants and insects.
) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
) : Daybreak scenes.
) : Portrait without shadows caused by
backlight.
) : Firework scenes.
) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
scenes.
Starting the recording mode
Ŷ 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 round the
sides of the picture.
Guide
Cancel Frame: OK
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.
Cancel Frame: OK
Cancel Frame: OK
Ŷ How to use the [Long Time Shutter] mode
This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture
values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene
mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your
preference.
Changing the Shutter speed and Aperture value
1. Select the [Night] mode. (p.22)
2. Press the Fn button and Long Time
shutter menu will be displayed.
Long Time Shutter
3.5
1S
3. Configure the Long Time shutter
value with the 5 function button.
4. Press the Fn button again. The value
Exit Move
you set will be saved and the mode
will switch to Night scene mode.
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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 pressing
the MENU button. (The Movie clip
mode icon and available recording time
will display on the LCD monitor.)
2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for
as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will
still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to
stop recording, press the shutter button again.
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Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- Movie clip fi le type : AVI (MJPEG)
- Frame Rate : 30 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
Recording the movie clip without sound
You can record the movie clip without sound.
Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for
MOVIE mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Press the Up / Down button to select the
[Functions] menu and press the Right
button.
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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.46 for further details.
Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted
scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can
record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to
create multiple movie clips.
Using Successive Recording
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for
MOVIE CLIP mode.
3. Press the shutter button and movie
clips are recorded for as long as the
available recording time. Movie clips
will still be recorded if the shutter
button is released.
4. Press the 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.
Stop Record
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected
in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator
(Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod,
support the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot
mode.
Shooting against the light : Please do not take pictures against
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
[Press the shutter button]
the sun. Doing so may make the
picture dark. To take a picture against
the light, please use the [Backlight]
in scene shooting mode (see page
22), fi ll-in fl ash (see page 31), spot
metering (see page 41), exposure
compensation (see page 35) or ACB
(see page 41) function.
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 button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
POWER button
Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If there is no operation during the specifi ed
time, the camera's power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 52 for more information
about the auto power off function.
If the menu is not displayed, this button
works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or
DIGITAL ZOOM button.
This camera has a 4X optical zoom and
a 5X digital zoom function. Using both
will offer a total zoom ratio of 20X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (4X) optical zoom
SHUTTER button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING
mode.
In MOVIE CLIP mode
Pressing the shutter button down fully
starts the process for recording a movie
clip. Press the shutter button once and
the movie clip is recorded for as long
as the available recording time in the
memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus
and checks the condition of the fl ash. Pressing the shutter button
down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo
recording, the recording will start after the camera has fi nished
storing the image data.
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[WIDE zoom]
zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will
appear nearer.
is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button
activates the digital zoom software.
Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital
zooming at the required setting. Once the
maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved,
pressing the ZOOM T button will have no
effect.
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
ZOOM button
WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will
zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject
will appear further away. Pressing the
ZOOM W button continuously will set the
camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e.
the subject appears at its furthest from the
camera.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation,
Optical zoom
pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zooming in steps. Releasing
ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.
Digital zoom
Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zoom and then it will continue to
reduce the optical zoom until the minimum
setting is reached.
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.
If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie shots,
the voice will not be recorded.
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the
digital zoom.
To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and press the
zoom T button again.
The digital zoom can’t be activated in some Scene modes
(Night, Children, Text, Close up, Firework), DIS modes, movie
mode and Face Detection.
Take care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn
the camera power off and on again to modify the lens position.
Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction.
When the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera’s
moving lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim
and unclear.
Take care not to touch the lens when operating the zoom button.
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Info (DISP) / Up button
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button.
In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will
display the image information.
[Information screen][Filming screen]
Macro
While the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction button.
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.
( )
/ Down button
[Auto Focus]
[Auto Macro ( )]
[Macro ( )]
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Macro
Focus range
Focus range
Focus range
( )
/ Down button
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
Mode Auto ( )
Focus Type Auto macro (
W : 10 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
Mode Program ( )
Focus Type macro (
W : 10 ~ 80
T : 50 ~ 80
Mode DIS Mode ( )
Focus Type Auto macro (
W : 10 ~ Infi nity
T : 50 ~ Infi nity
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.
) Normal
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
) Normal
W : 80 ~ Infi nity
T : 80 ~ Infi nity
(Unit: cm)
Available focusing method, by recording mode
( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
Mode Auto macro Macro Normal
oo
oo
oo
oo
oo
Mode
Auto macro Macro Normal
o
o
o
SCENE
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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