Samsung STW-S630S, STW-S630B User Manual

Instructions

■ Use this camera in the following order.

Set up the camera driver

Take a picture

Insert the USB cable

Check the camera’s power

Check [Removable Disk]

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.85)

Take a picture. (p.15)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.88)

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.89)

Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

●Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

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

■Please do not use this 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.

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.

■Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger. 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 fire 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 flash when you capture an image.

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

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

Available AC adapter :

Voltage: 3.3V, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter (Φ): 2.35

Contents

		READY		■How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode …18
				■Recording the movie clip without
	●System chart ………………………5
				voice ………………………………18
	●Identification of features ……………6			■Pausing while recording a movie
		■Front & Top…………………………6		clip (Successive Recording)	……19
		■Back & Bottom ……………………7		■Using Successive Recording	…19
		■Bottom/ 5-function button …………8		■How to use the VOICE
		■Self-timer lamp ……………………8		RECORDING mode ……………19
		■Camera Status Lamp ……………8		●Things to Watch Out for When
		■Mode icon …………………………9		Taking Pictures ……………………20
	●Connecting to a Power Source ……9			●Using the camera buttons to set
	●Inserting the memory card ………10			the camera ………………………21
	●Instructions on how to use the			■POWER button …………………21
		memory card ………………………11		■Shutter button ……………………21
	●When Using the Camera for the			■ZOOM W / T button………………21
		First Time …………………………13		■Voice recording / Voice memo /
				UP button …………………………23
		RECORDING		■Macro / Down button ……………23
				■Focus lock ………………………24
	●LCD monitor indicator ……………14			■Flash / Left button ………………25
	●Starting the recording mode ……15			■Self-timer / Right button …………27
		■How to use the AUTO mode ……15		■MENU / OK button ………………27
		■How to use the PROGRAM mode…15
		■How to use the ASR (Advanced		SETUP
		Shake Reduction) mode …………15
		■Wise Shot …………………………16		●Using the LCD monitor to set the
		■How to use the MANUAL mode…17		camera settings……………………28
		■How to use the SCENE mode …17		●How to use the menu ……………30
		■Portrait, Night scene mode ………18		●Recording …………………………30

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Contents

■Sharpness ………………………30	●Special Effect (E button) :
■Contrast …………………………30	Image editing………………………39
■Auto Focus type …………………31	■Saturation …………………………39
■OSD (On Screen Display)	●Special Effect (E button) : FUN		…39
information ………………………31	■Preset focus frames………………39
●Sound ……………………………32	■Composite shooting………………40
■Volume ……………………………32	■Photo Frame ……………………42
■Start up sound ……………………32	●+ / - button …………………………43
■Shutter sound ……………………32	●Size ………………………………44
■Beep Sound ………………………32	●Quality / Frame rate ………………45
■AF sound …………………………32	●Metering……………………………45
●Setup 1 ……………………………33	●Continuous shot …………………46
■File name …………………………33	●ISO…………………………………46
■Language …………………………33	●White balance ……………………47
■Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type…33	●Exposure compensation …………48
■Imprinting the recording date ……34	PLAY
■LCD brightness …………………34
■Auto Focus lamp …………………34
■Start up image ……………………34	●Starting play mode ………………48
●Setup 2 ……………………………35	■Playing back a still image	………48
■Quick view ………………………35	■Playing back a movie clip	………49
■Auto power off ……………………35	■How to capture the movie clip		…49
■LCD save …………………………35	■Playing back a recorded voice		…50
■Selecting Video out type …………36	●LCD monitor Indicator ……………50
■Formatting a memory ……………36	●Using the camera buttons to set
■Initialisation ………………………37	the camera ………………………51
■Selecting a battery type …………37	●Thumbnail / Enlargement button …51
●E (Effect) button …………………37	●Voice memo / Up button …………52
●Special Effect (E button) : Colour …38	●Play & Pause / Down button ……53

●Special Effect (E button) : Resize…54	■PictBridge : Picture Selection ……76
●Special Effect (E button) :	■PictBridge : Print Setting …………76
Rotating an image ………………55	■PictBridge : Reset ………………77
●Special Effect (E button) : Colour …55	●Important notes……………………77
●Special Effect (E button) :	●Warning indicator …………………79
Special Colour ……………………56	●Before contacting a service centre…79
■Colour Filter ………………………56	●Specifications ……………………81
■Colour mask………………………57	SOFTWARE
●Special Effect (E button) :
Image editing………………………58
●Special Effect (E button) : FUN …59	●Software Notes ……………………84
■Cartoon……………………………59	●System Requirements ……………84
■Preset focus frames ……………60	●About the software ………………84
■Composite image…………………61	●Setting up the application software …85
■Photo Frame ……………………63	●Starting PC mode …………………87
■Sticker ……………………………64	●Removing the removable disk……89
●Delete button………………………65	●Setting up the USB Driver for MAC …90
●Printer button………………………66	●Using the USB Driver for MAC …90
●Left / Right / Menu / OK button …67	●Removing the USB Driver for
●Setting up the play back function	Windows 98SE ……………………90
using the LCD monitor ……………67	●Digimax Master……………………91
●Starting the slide show ……………69	●FAQ ………………………………93
●Playback …………………………70
■Protecting images ………………70
■Deleting images …………………71
■DPOF ……………………………71
■Copy To Card ……………………73
■On Screen Display information …74
●PictBridge …………………………75

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
	Product warranty

DPOF compatible	SD memory card / MMC
printer (see p.71)	(see p.10)

Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512)

Software CD			Computer						PictBridge compatible
(see p.84)			(see p.88)						printer (see p.75)

USB cable

AV cable

AA Alkaline

Batteries

AC cord	Charger(SBC-N2)	External monitor
		(see p. 36)

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Mode dial

Power button

Shutter button

Speaker

Flash

Self-timer lamp /

Auto focus lamp

USB / AV connection terminal

Lens / Lens cover

DC input connection port

Microphone

Identification of features

Back & Bottom

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

Camera status lamp

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)

Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

E (Effects) button

Strap eyelet

5 function button

+ / - button, Delete button

Play mode / Printer button

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Identification of features

Bottom/ 5-function button

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
	Blinking	For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
		intervals before taking a picture
		For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
	Blinking	intervals.
		For the final 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
	While voice memo	The lamp blinks
	recording
	When the USB cable is	The lamp is on (The lamp will be turned off after
	inserted to a computer	recognising the camera)
	Transmitting Data with a	The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)
	PC
	When the USB cable is	The lamp is off
	inserted to a printer
	When the printer is	The lamp blinks
	printing
		The lamp turns on
	When the AF activates	(The camera focus on the subject)
		The lamp blinks
		(The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

Identification of features

■ Mode icon : Refer to page 15~19 for more information about the camera mode setting.

	MODE	AUTO	PROGRAM		ASR	MANUAL
	Icon
	MODE	PORTRAIT	NIGHT	MOVIE		-
	Icon					-
	MODE		SCENE
		CHILDREN	LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP		TEXT	SUNSET
	Icon
	MODE	DAWN	BACKLIGHT	FIREWORKS		BEACH & SNOW
	Icon

Connecting to a Power Source

■We recommend using battery supplied with the camera. The available batteries are listed below.

-Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity)

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

■SNB-2512 specification(optional)

Model	SNB-2512
Type	Ni-MH
Capacity	2500mAh
Voltage	1.2V x 2
Charging time	Approximately 300 Minutes(Use for SBC-N2)

INFORMATION

Important information about battery usage

●When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

●Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.

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

●Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.

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

●It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions

●Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power.

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Connecting to a Power Source

■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 (Prepare			capacity		capacity
						to recharge			(Prepare to		(Prepare to
	status	fully charged
						or use spare			recharge or use		recharge or use
						battery)			spare battery)		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.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

●Be sure to format the memory card (see p.36) 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/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 256MB MMC (Multi Media Card), 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.

	- S730
	Recorded image size	Super Fine	Fine	Normal	30FPS	15FPS
		67	128	197	-	-
		80	157	223	-	-
	Still	95	183	269	-	-
	image	95	183	269	-	-
		150	284	400	-	-
		558	710	822	-	-
	*Movie	-	-	-	About 3'30"	About 6'20"
	clip	-	-	-	About 12'20"	About 22'20"
	- S630
	Recorded image size	Super Fine	Fine	Normal	30FPS	15FPS
		80	157	223	-	-
	Still	95	183	269	-	-
		124	233	306	-	-
	image
		150	284	400	-	-
		558	710	822	-	-
	*Movie	-	-	-	About 3'30"	About 6'20"
	clip	-	-	-	About 12'20"	About 22'20"

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

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When Using the Camera for the First Time

■Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time.

■When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language and battery type before using this camera.

●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.

	SETUP1
Language				ENGLISH
Date&Time
Battery type				FRANÇAIS
				DEUTSCH
				ESPAÑOL
				ITALIANO
		Back		OK	Set

INFORMATION

●You can select one of 22 languages. These are listed below :

-English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish.

●Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.

● Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing
the UP/ DOWN button and press	SETUP1
the RIGHT button.	Language
	Date&Time				07/01/01
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing	Battery Type
					12:00
the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button
					YY/MM/DD
and press the OK button.
		Back		OK	Set
RIGHT button : Selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/

HOUR/ MINUT/ DATE TYPE

LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position.

UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.

●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.

	SETUP1
	Language
	Date&Time
	Battery Type				Alkaline
					Ni-MH

Back

OK

Set

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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			p.9
2	Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed			F2.8, 1/30	p.17
3		Flash/ Without Sound			p.25 / 18
4		Self-timer			p.27
5		Macro			p.23
6		Contrast			p.30

No.	Description	Icons	Page
7	Sharpness		p.30
8	Auto focus frame		p.31
9	Camera shake warning		p.20
10	Date/ Time	2007/01/01 01:00 PM	p.33
11	Exposure compensation		p.48
12	White Balance		p.47
13	S730		p.46
	ISO
	S630
14	S730		p.45/16
	Continuous shot		p.46
	S630
15	Metering		p.45
16	Image quality		p.45
	S730
17	Image size		p.44
	S630
18	Battery		p.10
19	Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/		p.21
	Digital Zoom rate
20	Voice memo		p.23
	Number of available shots remaining	6	p.12
21	Movie /	00:00:00	p.12
	Voice recording time
22	Card inserted indicator		-

[ AUTO mode ]

Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the AUTO mode ( )

Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction.

1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).

2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

4.Press the power button to turn on the camera.

(If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/ time before taking a picture.)

5.Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.

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

7.Press the shutter button to capture an image.

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 unable to capture an image clearly.

■How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) 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 rotating the mode dial.

2.Press the + / - button to configure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.44), Quality (p.45), Metering (p.45), Continuous shooting (p.46), ISO (p.46), White Balance (p.47), and Exposure Compensation (p.48).

■How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ( )

Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode.

This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. Press the ASR button.

[ PROGRAM mode ]

[ ASR mode ]

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Starting the recording mode

●Things to watch out for using the ASR mode

1.The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode.

2.If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR will not activate.

3.If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting condition, camera

shake warning indicator ( ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( ) is not displayed.

4.If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.

5.Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result.

6.As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.

7.The ASR function will not operate with image size.

■Wise Shot

2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode.

●How to use the Wise Shot

1.Select the ASR mode by rotating the mode dial and press the +/- button.

2.Select Drive menu tab by pressing the Up and Down button.

3.Select the Wise shot menu by pressing the Left and Right button. And then press the OK button.

4.Press the Shutter button to capture images.

-Two images are captures sequentially.

INFORMATION

●In the Wise shot, the shutter speed value shown on the LCD may be different from the real shutter speed.

●Wise Shot function is not available on S630.

Starting the recording mode

■ How to use the MANUAL mode ( )

You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter speed.

1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display.

Up / Down button : changes aperture value Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.

3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.

[ MANUAL mode ]

*Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.

*High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’ effect.

■ How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations.

1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.

2. Press the menu button and select a desired scene menu.

		[ SCENE mode ]
The scene modes are listed below.
[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.
[FIirework]	(	) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow]	(	) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

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[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]

Starting the recording mode

■Portrait, Night scene mode

Select a desired mode by rotating the mode dial.

- Portrait

: To take a picture of a person.

- Night

: Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions.

[ PORTRAIT mode ]

[ NIGHT mode ]

■How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( )

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows.

1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. (The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.)

2.Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 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. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

* Image size and type are listed below.

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

-File type : *.avi (MJPEG)

The maximum file size of continuous movie clip is 2GB.

■Recording the movie clip without voice

You can record the movie clip without voice.

1. Press the Up button and the (	) icon will
display on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time without voice.
3. To stop the recording, press the shutter button
again.			[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]

Starting the recording mode

■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

1.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.

2.Press the Pause button to pause recording. Press the Pause button again to resume the recording.

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

00:00:12

		00 : 00 : 18
SH	Stop	/	Pause

[ Successive recording of a movie clip ]

■ How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10hour) allows.

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 (max:10hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will

still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

SH REC Exit

- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

button again.

- File type : *.wav

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

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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 recording time 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 26), spot metering (see page 45), or exposure compensation (see page 48).

■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 35 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	button works
as the	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 5X ]

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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 farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest 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 5X ]

[ 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 optical zoom position and press the zoom T button again.

●The digital zoom can't be activated in the Nightscene, Children, Text, Close up, Firework, ASR mode and 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.

●When the Zoom button is operating, take care not to touch the camera's moving lens parts.

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 19 for more information about the voice recording.

●Recording a voice memo

1.Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode.

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

SH

Stop

[ Preparing for 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.

[ Normal-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	W : 5~Infinity	W : 80~Infinity	W : 5~80	W : 80~Infinity
	Range	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	O	O	O	O
Macro	X	O	X	O	X	X	O
Auto Macro	O	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mode				SCENE
Normal	O		∞	X		X	∞
Macro	X		X	O		O	X
Auto Macro	X		X	X		X	X
Mode							-
Normal	∞		O	∞		O	-
Macro	X		X	X		X	-
Auto Macro	X		X	X		X	-

Focus lock

■To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function.

●Using the Focus Lock

1.Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.

2.Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.

3.With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.

1. The image to be

2. Press the SHUTTER

3. Recompose the picture

captured.

button halfway and focus

and fully press the

on the subject.

SHUTTER button.

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.Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of Movie clip mode.

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	0.3~0.8	0.4~0.8	0.3~3.0	0.4~2.5

INFORMATION

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

●Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer.

●During the continuous shot, AEB, some scene modes (p.26) and movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate.

●Take photographs within the flash range.

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

●When taking an image in poorly lit conditions 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 malfuction.

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	Flash (	) / Left button
● Flash mode indicator
Icon	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, according Fill in flash 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 exposure.

Slow synchro

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.

● Available flash mode, by recording mode				(O : Selectable X : Not selectable)
X	O	O	X	X	X	X
X	O	O	X	X	O	X
X	X	O	X	O	X	X
X	X	O	X	X	X	O
O	O	O	O	O	O	O

Scene modes

	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	O
	O	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	X	X	X	X	X	X	O	X	X
	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	O	O	O	O	O	O	X	O	X

[ Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer ]

Self-timer ( ) / Right button

■When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.

■When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button

operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image.

● Selecting the self-timer

1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode.

2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.

A 10 second, 2 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10-second self-timer will work.

•2SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.

•10SEC self-timer ( )

:Pressing the shutter button will allow an

interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.

•Double self-timer ( )

:A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. When using the flash, the 2-second self-timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time.

3.When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed.

INFORMATION

●If you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

●Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.

MENU / OK button

■MENU button

-When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.

-A menu option can be displayed for MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE.

There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.

Recording

Sharpness

Normal

Contrast

Normal

Auto Focus

Center AF

Pressing the

OSD Info

Full

MENU button

MEMU Exit

Move

[ Menu off ]

[ Menu on ]

■OK button

-When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data.

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Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings

■You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.

The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances:

-When another button is being operated.

-While image data is being processed.

-When there is no battery capacity.

■The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings.

Mode	Menu	Sub menu	Camera working mode	Page
		Soft+
		Soft
	Sharpness	Normal		p.30
		Vivid
		Vivid+
		High
	Contrast	Normal		p.30
RECORDING		Low
	Auto Focus	Center AF		p.31
		Multi AF
		Full
	OSD Info			p.31
		Basic

Mode	Menu	Sub menu	Camera working mode	Page
		Off
	Volume	Low		p.32
		Medium
		High
		Off
	Start Sound	Sound 1		p.32
		Sound 2
		Sound 3
		Off
	Shutter Sound	Sound 1		p.32
SOUND		Sound 2
		Sound 3
		Off
	Beep Sound	Sound 1		p.32
		Sound 2
		Sound 3
		Off
	AF Sound			p.32
		On

Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings

Menu tab	Main menu		Sub menu			Page
	File	Reset			Series	p.33
		ENGLISH			FRANÇAIS
		DEUTSCH	ESPAÑOL		ITALIANO
	Language	PORTUGUÊS			DUTCH	p.33
		DANSK	SVENSKA		SUOMI
			BAHASA
			POLSKI		Magyar
			-		-
SETUP1		07/01/01			13:00
	Date&Time	YYMMDD			Off	p.33
		DDMMYY		MMDDYY
	Imprint	Off			Date	p.34
		Date&Time			-
	LCD	Dark			Normal	p.34
		Bright			-
	AF Lamp	Off			On	p.34
	Start Image	Off			LOGO	p.34
		User Image			-

Menu tab	Main menu	Sub menu		Page
	Quick View	Off	0.5sec	p.35
		1sec	3sec
		Off	1min
	Power Off	3min	5min	p.35
		10min	-
SETUP 2	LCD Save	Off	On	p.35
	Video Out	NTSC	PAL	p.36
	Format	No	Yes	p.36
	Reset	No	Yes	p.37
	Battery Type	Alkaline	Ni-MH	p.37

The menus are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

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