Samsung STW-L700B User Manual

Instructions

■ Use this camera in the following order

Set up the camera driver

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in Application software CD-ROM. (p.64)

Take a picture

Take a picture. (p.15)

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera’s power

Check [Removable Disk]

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.66)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on.

Open Window’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.67)

●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.

Getting to know your camera

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 camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

●Keep the 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 accepts 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.

●If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have, servicing fees are charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country.

●In some countries where this camera is not in market, servicings may not be available.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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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. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

■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 centre. 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.

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 temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances 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.

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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 burst 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. 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.

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

Contents

		READY		■Using Successive Recording	16
				■How to use the Program mode	17
	●System chart		5	■How to use the Scene modes	17
	●Identification of features		6	■How to use the VOICE
		■Front & Top	6	RECORDING mode	18
		■Back & Bottom	7	●Things to Watch Out for When
		■Bottom / 5-function button	8	Taking Pictures	18
		■Self-timer lamp	8	●Using the camera buttons to set the
		■Camera Status Lamp	8	camera	19
		■Mode icon	9	■POWER button	19
	●Connecting to a Power Source		9	■Shutter button	19
	●Inserting the memory card		10	■ZOOM W / T button	19
	●Instructions on how to use the			■TELE Zoom	19
		memory card	11	■WIDE Zoom	20
				■Voice recording / Voice memo / UP
		RECORDING		button	21
				■Recording a voice memo	21
	●LCD monitor indicator		13
				■Macro / Down button	21
	●Changing the recording mode		14	■Focus lock	22
		■Selecting the [MODE] menu	14	■Flash / Left button	22
		■Changing the recording mode	14	■Self-timer / Right button	24
	●Starting the recording mode		15	■MENU / OK button	25
		■How to use the Auto mode	15	■M (Mode) button	25
		■How to use the Movie clip mode	16	■E (Effect) button	26
		■Recording the movie clip without		■Special Effect : Colour	27
		sound	16	■Special Effect :
		■Pausing while recording a movie clip		Preset focus frames	27
		(Successive Recording)	16	■Movie Clip frame stabiliser	28

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Contents

■+ / - button	29	■Play & Pause / Down button	41	■Language	54	●Setting up the application software	64
●Using the LCD monitor to set the		■Left / Right / Menu / OK button	41	■Format	54	●Starting PC mode	66
camera settings	31	■E (Effect) button	41	■Setting up the Date / Time / Date		●Removing the removable disk	68
■How to use the menu	32	■Delete button	41	type	55	●Setting up the USB Driver for MAC	68
■Mode Set	33	●Setting up the play back function		■World Time	55	●Using the USB Driver for MAC	68
■Mode	33	using the LCD monitor	42	■Imprinting the recording date	55	●Removing the USB Driver for
■Size	34	■Starting the slide show	44	■Auto Focus lamp	55	Windows 98SE	69
■Quality / Frame rate	34	■On Screen Display information	45	■Sound	55	●Digimax Master	69
■Metering	35	■Rotating an image	45	■Connecting an External Device		●FAQ	72
■Continuous shot	35	■Resize	46	(USB)	55
■Sharpness	35	■Protecting images	46	■LCD brightness	56
■OSD (On Screen Display)		■Deleting images	47	■Selecting Video out type	56
information	36	■Copy To Card	47	■Quick view	56
		■DPOF	48	■Initialisation	56
PLAY		■DPOF : STANDARD	48	●Setting up the Mycam menu	57
		■DPOF : Index	48	■Start up image	57
●Starting play mode	36	■DPOF : Print size	49	■Start up sound	57
■Playing back a movie clip	37	■PictBridge	49	■Shutter sound	57
■Movie clip capture function	37	■PictBridge : Picture Selection	50	●Important notes	58
■How to capture the movie clip	37	■PictBridge : Print Setting	50	●Warning indicator	59
■On camera movie trimming	37	■PictBridge : Print	51	●Before contacting a service centre	60
■Playing back a recorded voice	38	■PictBridge : RESET	52	●Specifications	61
●LCD monitor indicator	38
●Using the camera buttons to adjust		SETUP		SOFTWARE
the camera	38
■Play mode button	38	●Setup menu	52	●Software Notes	63
■Thumbnail / Enlargement button	39	■File name	53	●System Requirements	63
■Voice memo / Up button	40	■Auto power off	54	●About the software	63

System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

< Included items >

	Camera case	User manual,	Camera strap
				Software CD
		Product warranty
				(see p.63)

DPOF compatible	SD memory card / MMC
printer (see p.48)	(see p.12)

Rechargeable battery (SLB-0837)

AC cord	Charger
	(SBC-L5)

Computer		PictBridge compatible
(see p.66)		printer (see p.49)

USB cable

AV cable

External monitor (see p. 56)

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Shutter button

Power button

Speaker

Flash

Self-timer lamp /

Auto focus lamp

Lens

Microphone

Identification of features

Back & Bottom

	Camera status lamp
	Zoom W button
	(Thumbnail)
	Zoom T button
	(Digital zoom)
	M (Mode) button
LCD monitor	Strap eyelet
	E (Effects) button
	+ / - button, Delete button
	AV OUT/ USB
	5 function button

Tripod socket				Play mode button/Printer button

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Identification of features

Bottom / 5-function button

Memory			slot			Battery holder

Battery chamber cover	Battery chamber
Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button
	Menu / OK button
Flash /	Self-timer /
Left button	Right button

Macro / Down button

Play & Pause button

■ Self-timer lamp

	Icon	Status			Description
				- For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.
		Blinking	- For the final 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-
				second intervals.
		Blinking		For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
				intervals.
		Blinking		A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
				seconds later a second picture will be taken.
■ 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 the USB cable is				The lamp lights up
	inserted to a PC				(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				The lamp is off
	inserted to a printer
	When the printer is printing				The lamp blinks

Identification of features

■ Mode icon : Refer to page 14 for more information about the camera mode setting.

	MODE	MOVIE CLIP VOICE RECORDING			AUTO		PROGRAM		PLAY
	ICON
	MODE				SCENE
		NIGHT	PORTRAIT CHILDREN			LANDSCAPE		TEXT	CLOSE UP
	ICON
	MODE	SUNSET	DAWN	BACKLIGHT		FIREWORKS BEACH&SNOW			-
	ICON								-

Connecting to a Power Source

■You should use the rechargeable battery (SLB-0837) supplied with the camera.

■SLB-0837 rechargeable battery Specification

Model	SLB-0837
Type	Lithium Ion
Capacity	860mAh
Voltage	3.7V
Charging time	Approx. 150 MIN (Using the SBC-L5)

■ Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-0837

		Still image			Movie
		Battery life	Number of images		Recording time
	Approx. 85 MIN		Approx. 170		Approx. 70 MIN
	Based	Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode		Based	Using the fully charged battery
	on	7M image size, Fine image quality		on	640X480 image size
		Shot to shot interval : 30Sec.			30fps frame rate
	the			the
		Changing the zoom position
	following			following
	shooting	between the Wide and the Tele ends every		shooting
	conditions	1 shot.		conditions
		Using the flash every two times

These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and Shooting conditions and may vary depending on the way of user’s usage.

INFORMATION

Important information about battery usage

●When the camera is not in use, turn off the camera power.

●Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. The battery can lose power over time and may leak if kept inside the camera.

●Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.

●Battery will usually recover at normal temperatures.

●During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.

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Connecting to a Power Source					Inserting the memory card
■ Insert the battery as shown					.
- If the camera does not turn on after you
have inserted battery, please check
whether the battery is inserted with the					card
correct polarity (+ / -).					camera
- When the battery chamber cover is					the
opened, do not press the battery					.
chamber cover by force. This may cause					in the
damage to the battery chamber cover.
					.
■ There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Battery
indicator
		Low battery	Low battery	Low battery
Battery	The battery is	capacity	capacity	capacity
		(Prepare to	(Prepare to	(Prepare to
status	fully charged
		recharge or use	recharge or use	recharge or use
		spare battery)	spare battery)	spare battery)

Instructions on how to use the memory card

●Be sure to format the memory card (see p.54) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first 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 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 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 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.

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

INFORMATION

●Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.

■The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC 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 files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture.

■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.

Recorded image size		Super Fine	Fine	Normal	30FPS	15FPS
	7M	76	113	193	-	-
Still	5M	93	159	272	-	-
image
	3M	173	266	425	-	-
	1M	560	673	743	-	-
*Movie	640	-	-	-	About 11'	About 18'
clip	320	-	-	-	About 40'	About 67'

The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. The zoom button doesn’t use during the movie recording.

LCD monitor indicator

■ The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.

[Image & Full Status]

No.	Description			Icons			Page
1	Recording mode						p.15~18
2	Battery						p.10
3	Continuous shot					AEB	p.35

	No.	Description	Icons	Page
	4	Flash		p.22~24
		Without Sound		p.16
	5	Self-timer		p.24
	6	Macro		p.21~22
	7	Metering		p.35
	8	Card inserted indicator		-
	9	Auto focus frame		-
	10	Camera shake warning		p.18
	11	Date / Time	2007.01.01 01:00 PM	p.55
	12	Exposure compensation		p.31
	13	White Balance		p.30
	14	ISO		p.29
	15	RGB	RGB	p.29
	16	Sharpness		p.35
	17	Image quality		p.34
	18	Image size		p.34
	19	Number of available shots remaining	12	p.12
		Remaining time (Movie clip / Voice recording)	00:01:30/ 01:00:00	p.12
	20	Voice memo		p.21
	21	Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/		p.19~20
		Digital Zoom rate

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Changing the recording

■You can select the desired working mode by the M back of the camera and [MODE], [MODE SET] menu. clip, scene (night, portrait, children, landscape, text dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach & snow) camera

●Selecting the [MODE] menu 1. Insert the battery (p.10).

2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera has a									it
is not essential to insert the memory card. If the
an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the
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.
					MODE
		STILL & MOVIE
		FULL

6.Use the Left / Right button to select the [MODE] menu.

7.Select [STILL & MOVIE] or [FULL] sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button.

- [STILL & MOVIE] : A still image mode that was selected on the [MODE SET] menu and movie clip mode can be selected.

Refer to page 51 for more information about using the [MODE SET] menu.

- [FULL] : Auto, Program, Movie clip and scene modes can be selected.

8. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear.

●Changing the recording mode : If the [STILL & MOVIE] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5.The recording mode of still image selected in the [MODE SET] menu will display.

6.Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the recording mode will change to the movie clip mode.

7.Press the M (Mode) button again and a still image mode selected on the [MODE SET] menu will be selected.

[Pressing the M (Mode) button]

[AUTO mode]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

Changing the recording mode

●Changing the recording mode : If the [FULL] menu was selected Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for selecting the [MODE] menu.

5.The recording mode of still image selected in the [MODE SET] menu will display.

6.Press the M (Mode) button located on the back of the camera and the mode selection menu will display.

7.To select the Auto, Program, Movie clip or Scene modes, press the Left / Right button.

To move between the Auto, Manual, Movie clip menu line and Scene menu line, press the Up / Down button.

AUTO	[Pressing the Left button]
Confirm:Mode/OK
[Mode selection menu]

[Pressing the Up button]

MOVIE

Confirm:Mode/OK

[Selecting the Movie clip mode]

Portrait

Confirm:Mode/OK

[Selecting the Scene mode]

8.Press the M (Mode) button to select the mode and the mode selection menu will disappear.

Starting the recording mode

■How to use the Auto mode( ) Use this for shooting basic still images.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.14).

2. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.15).

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.

[AUTO mode]

INFORMATION

●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 less likely to capture an image clearly.

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

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Stop:Shutter REC: /

[Successive recording of a movie clip]

[MOVIE CLIP mode]

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 [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.14).

2. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.15).

3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

4.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.Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240 (user selectable)

-Movie clip file type : AVI (MPEG-4)

■Recording the movie clip without sound

You can record the movie clip without sound.

Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for MOVIE

CLIP mode.

4.Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the LCD monitor.

5. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording

time without sound.

6. To stop the recording, press the shutter button again.

■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. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

4.Press the Pause button ( ) 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.

[SCENE mode]

[PROGRAM mode]

Starting the recording mode

■How to use the Program mode( )

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings

and you can manually configure various functions. 1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu

(p.14).

2. Select the Program mode by pressing the M (Mode) button (p.15).

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( )

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the [FULL] sub menu on the [MODE] menu (p.14). 2. Select the Scene mode by pressing the M

(Mode) button (p.15).

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.

The scene modes are listed below.

[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.
[TEXT] (	)		: Use this mode to shoot a document.
[CLOSE UP] (		)	: Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants
			and insects.
[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.

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Starting the recording mode

■How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the memory capacity allows. (Max. 1hour)

1.In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.

2.Press the shutter button to record a voice.

-Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

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

-File type : *.wav

*A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

REC:Shutter EXIT:

[VOICE RECORDING mode]

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.

[Lightly press the shutter button]

[Press the shutter button]

■The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.

■When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low 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 to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 17), fill-in flash (see page 23), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 31).

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

■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.

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 54 for more information about the auto power off function.

Shutter button

● Used for taking an image or recording voice in

the RECORDING mode.

● In MOVIE CLIP mode : Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the

process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording

time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

●In STILL IMAGE mode

Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the 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.

ZOOM W / T button

● If the menu is	button works
as the OPTICAL	ZOOM
button.

●This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.

●TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE	: Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the
	subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
Digital zoom TELE	: When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected,
	pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom
	software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital
	zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum
	digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T
	button will have no effect.
	Pressing	Pressing
	the ZOOM	the ZOOM
	T button	T button
[WIDE zoom]		[TELE zoom]	[Digital zoom 5.0X]

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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.

			Pressing				Pressing
			the ZOOM				the ZOOM
			W button				W button
[TELE zoom]				[Optical zoom 2X]				[WIDE zoom]

Digital zoom WIDE

Optical zoom

Digital zoom

: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.

			Pressing				Pressing
			the ZOOM				the ZOOM
			W button				W button
[Digital zoom 5.0X]				[TELE zoom]				[WIDE zoom]

INFORMATION

●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 (3X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.

●The digital zoom can't be activated in the Night scene mode, Children mode, Text mode, two scene modes (Close up, Fireworks) and the movie clip mode.

●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.

Voice recording ( ) / Voice memo ( ) / UP button

■While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu.

When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as

the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 18 for more information about the voice recording.

●Recording a voice memo

1.Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode. (p.15, 17)

2.Press the VOICE MEMO ( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.

Stop:Shutter

[Preparing for Voice Memo]

[Recording Voice Memo]

3.Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card.

4.Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo.

INFORMATION

●A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

Macro ( ) / Down button

■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 displays on the LCD monitor.

[Auto focus - No icon] [Macro ( )] [Auto macro ( )]

■ Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W : Wide, T : Tele)								(Unit : cm)
	Mode	Auto (		)	Program (			)
	Focus Type	Auto macro (	)	Normal	Macro (	)		Normal
	Focus range	W : 5~Infinity		W : 80~Infinity	W : 5~80		W : 80~Infinity
		T : 40~Infinity		T : 80~Infinity	T : 40~80			T : 80~Infinity

INFORMATION

●When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care not to shake the camera.

●When you take a picture within 20cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.

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Macro ( ) / Down button

■Available focusing method, by recording mode

(O : Selectable, X : Not selectable, ∞ : Infinity focus range)

Mode
Normal		O				O				O
Macro		O				X				O
Auto macro		X				O				X
Mode						SCENE
Normal	O	O	O	∞	X	X	∞	∞	O	∞	O
Macro	X	X	X	X	X	O	X	X	X	X	X
Auto macro	X	X	X	X	O	X	X	X	X	X	X

Focus lock

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.Select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode. (p.15, 17)

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

3.A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment.

● Flash range							(Unit : m)
	ISO	Normal		Macro		Auto macro
		WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE	WIDE	TELE
	AUTO	0.8 ~ 3.0	0.8 ~ 2.5	0.4 ~ 0.8	0.5 ~ 0.8	0.4 ~ 3.0	0.5 ~ 2.5

Flash ( ) / Left button

INFORMATION

●If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash).

Do not move until the second flash fires.

●Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.

●Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally less than 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

●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 in a poorly lit condition with the flash, there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the reflecting of the flash light from the atmospheric dust. It is not camera malfunction.

● Flash mode indicator

Menu tab	Flash mode			Description
	Auto flash	If the subject or background is dark, the camera
		flash will operate automatically.
	Auto &	If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash
	Red eye	will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye
	reduction	effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
		The flash fires regardless of available light.
		The intensity of the flash will be controlled,
	Fill in flash	according to the prevailing conditions. The brighter
		the background or subject is, the less intense the
		flash will be.
		The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow
		shutter speed in order to obtain the correct
	Slow synchro	exposure. When you take an image in a condition
		with poor light, the camera shake warning indicator
		(	) will display on the LCD monitor.
		We recommend using a tripod for this function.
		The flash does not fire. Select this mode when
		capturing images in a place or situation where flash
		photography is prohibited. When you capture an
	Flash off	image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake
		warning indicator (		) will display on the LCD
		monitor.
		We recommend using a tripod for this function.

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