Samsung STW-S850S User Manual

User Manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung camera.

This manual will guide you through using the camera, including

capturing images, downloading images and using the application software. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

ENGLISH

Instructions

■ Use this camera in the following order.

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via Set up the camera driver 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.74)

Take a picture

Take a picture. (p.14)

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.77)

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.79)

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.

●The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.

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

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.

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Caution

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

■Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury.

•Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.

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

•Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

■Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

■Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

■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.

■Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.

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

Contents

		READY	■How to use the ASR (Advanced
			Shake Reduction) mode …………15
	●System chart ………………………5
			■Wise Shot …………………………16
	●Identification of features ……………6		■How to use the SCENE mode …16
		■Front & Top …………………………6	■How to use the MOVIE CLIP
		■Back & Bottom ……………………7	mode ………………………………17
		■Bottom / 5-function button …………8	■Recording the movie clip without
		■Self-timer lamp ……………………8	voice ………………………………17
		■Camera Status Lamp………………8	■Pausing while recording a movie clip
		■Mode icon …………………………9	(Successive Recording) …………17
	●Connecting to a Power Source ……9		■Using Successive Recording ……17
	●Inserting the memory card ………10		■How to use the VOICE
	●Instructions on how to use the		RECORDING mode………………18
		memory card ………………………11	●Things to Watch Out for When
			Taking Pictures ………………………18
			●Using the camera buttons to set the
		RECORDING
			camera ……………………………19
	●LCD monitor indicator ……………13
			■POWER button……………………19
	●Starting the recording mode………14		■Shutter button ……………………19
		■How to use the AUTO mode ……14	■ZOOM W / T button ………………20
		■How to use the PROGRAM	■Voice recording / Voice memo UP
		mode ………………………………14	button………………………………21
		■How to use the APERTURE	■Macro / Down button ……………22
		PRIORITY mode …………………14	■Focus lock…………………………23
		■How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY	■Flash / Left button…………………24
		mode ………………………………15	■Self-timer / Right button …………26
		■How to use the MANUAL mode …15	■MENU / OK button ………………26
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Contents

■E (Effect) button …………………27		■On camera movie trimming………41
■Special Effect : Colour ……………27		■Playing back a recorded voice …42
■Special Effect :		●LCD monitor Indicator ……………42
Preset focus frames ………………28		●Using the camera buttons to set the
■Special Effect :		camera ……………………………43
Composite shooting ………………29		■Thumbnail / Enlargement button…43
■Special Effect : Photo Frame ……30		■Voice memo/ Up button …………44
■Movie Clip frame stabiliser ………31		■Play & Pause / Down button ……45
■+/ - button …………………………31		■E (Effect) button …………………45
●Using the LCD monitor to set the		■Delete button	……………………46
camera settings ……………………34		■Printer button	……………………47
■How to use the menu ……………35		■Left/ Right/ Menu/ OK button ……47
■Size ………………………………36		●Setting up the play back function
■Quality/ Frame rate ………………36		using the LCD monitor ……………48
■Metering …………………………37		■Starting the slide show……………50
■Auto Focus type …………………37		■On Screen Display information …51
■Continuous shot …………………38		■Rotating an image ………………51
■Sharpness…………………………39		■Resize ……………………………52
■OSD (On Screen Display)		■Protecting images ………………53
information ………………………39		■Deleting images …………………53
		■Copy To Card ……………………54
PLAY		■DPOF ……………………………55
		■DPOF : Standard …………………55
●Starting play mode ………………40		■DPOF : Index ……………………56
■Playing back a still image	………40	■DPOF : Print size …………………56
■Playing back a movie clip	………40	■PictBridge …………………………57
■How to capture the movie clip……41		■PictBridge : Picture Selection ……57

	■PictBridge : Print Setting …………58	■Shutter sound ……………………67
	■PictBridge : Printing ………………59	●Important notes ……………………68
	■PictBridge : DPOF Printing ………60	●Warning indicator …………………69
	■PictBridge : Reset…………………60	●Before contacting a service
		centre ………………………………70
	SETUP	●Specifications………………………72
	●Setup menu ………………………61	SOFTWARE
	■File name …………………………62
	■Auto power off ……………………62	●Software Notes ……………………74
	■Language …………………………62	●System Requirements ……………74
	■Formatting a memory ……………63	●About the software ………………74
	■Setting up the Date/ Time/	●Setting up the application
	Date type …………………………63	software ……………………………75
	■World Time ………………………64	●Starting PC mode …………………77
	■Imprinting the recording date ……64	●Removing the removable disk ……79
	■Auto Focus lamp …………………64	●Setting up the USB Driver
	■Sound ……………………………64	for MAC ……………………………80
	■Connecting an External Device	●Using the USB Driver for MAC …80
	(USB)………………………………65	●Removing the USB Driver for
	■LCD brightness……………………65	Windows 98SE ……………………80
	■Selecting Video out type …………65	●Digimax Master ……………………81
	■Quick view…………………………66	●FAQ ………………………………83
	■Initialisation ………………………66
	●Setting up the Mycam menu ……67
	■Start up image ……………………67
	■Start up sound ……………………67

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 >

User manual,

Camera case

Camera strap

Software CD

Computer

PictBridge compatible printer

Product warranty

(see p.77)

(see p.74)

(see p.57)

DPOF compatible	SD memory card/ MMC
printer (see p.55)	(see p.10)

USB cable

AV cable

Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) AA Alkaline

Batteries

or

External monitor (see p. 65)

AC cord

Charger(SBC-N1)

Charger(SBC-N2)

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Mode dial

Power button

Shutter button

Speaker

Auto focus lamp

USB / AV connection terminal

Lens / Lens cover

DC input connection port

Microphone

Identification of features

Back & Bottom

	Camera status lamp
	Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
	Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
LCD monitor	E (Effects) button
	Strap eyelet
	5 function button

Tripod socket	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
				For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
			Blinking	intervals.
				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 before taking a picture
			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 recording				The lamp blinks
	While voice recording				The lamp blinks
	Transmitting Data with a PC				The lamp turns on (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
	When the AF activates				The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)
					The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject)

Identification of features

■Mode icon: Refer to page 15~18 for more information about the camera mode setting.

	MODE	AUTO	PROGRAM		A	S	M
	Icon
	MODE	ASR	MOVIE	VOICE RECORDING		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

Using the batteries

●We recommend using 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)
	Model			SNB-2512
	Type			Ni-MH
	Capacity			2500mAh
	Voltage			1.2V x 2
	Charging time			Approximately 300 Minutes(Use for SBC-N2)
				Approximately 240 Minutes(Use for SBC-N1)
Included battery may vary depending on sales region.

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Connecting to a Power Source

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.

■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 correct polarity (+ / -).

-When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover.

■There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Low battery capacity (Prepare to

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.

Instructions on how to use the memory card

●Be sure to format the memory card (see p.63) 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.

	Recorded image size		Super Fine	Fine	Normal
		8M	57	103	180
	Still image	5M	93	158	271
		3M	172	265	425
		1M	558	663	742
	Print	7M(P)	68	115	206
	Wide	6M(W)	84	134	233
	Recorded image size		30FPS	20FPS	15FPS
		800	-	About 10' 56"	About 11' 53"
	* Movie clip	720	-	About 11' 44"	About 15' 12"
		640	About 11' 10"	About 15' 48"	About 18' 20"

320About 39' 03" About 48' 08" About 67' 52"

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.14~18
2	Battery		p.10
3 Aperture Value / Shutter Speed		F2.8, 1/30	p.14~15

No.

Description

Icons

Page

4

Continuous shot

p.38

5

Flash / Without Sound

p.24~25

/ p.17

6

Self-timer

p.26

7

Macro

p.22~23

8

Metering

p.37

9

Card inserted indicator

-

10

Auto focus frame

p.37

11

Camera shake warning

p.18

12

Date / Time

2007/01/01 01:00 PM

p.63

13

Exposure compensation

p.34

14

White Balance

p.33

15

ISO

p.32

16

RGB

RGB

p.32

17

Sharpness

p.39

18

Image quality / Frame rate

p.36

19

Image size

p.36

20

Number of available shots remaining

7

p.12

Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)

00:01:30/ 01:00:00

p.12

21

Voice memo

p.21

22

Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate

p.20

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[ 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 20MB 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 menu button to configure advanced functions such as image size (p.36), quality (p.36), metering (p.37), auto focus type (p.37), continuous shooting (p.38), sharpness(p.39) and OSD information(p.39).

■How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY mode ( )

1.Select the APERTURE PRIORITY Mode by rotating the mode dial.

2.Set the aperture value by using the +/-, up/down button.

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

[ PROGRAM mode ]

[APERTURE PRIORITY mode]

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

Starting the recording mode

■How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY mode ( )

1.Select the SHUTTER PRIORITY Mode by rotating the mode dial.

2.Set the shutter speed by using the +/-, Left/Right button.

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

*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 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.

[SHUTTER PRIORITY mode]

[MANUAL mode]

	■ 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.
	● Things to watch out for using the ASR mode
	1. The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR
	mode.
	2. If the lighting conditions are brighter than
	fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR doesn’t
	activate.
	3. If the lighting condition is darker than in
	fluorescent lighting condition, camera shake			[ASR mode]
	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 final image captured 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 processor, images taken using the ASR may take a little longer for the camera to process.

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Starting the recording mode

■ 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. You can select and save only one of the images.

●How to use the Wise Shot

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

2.Press the Menu button and the Wise Shot function is activated.

3.Press the Shutter button to capture images.

4.Captured images are displaying.

-To select image, press the Left/Right button.

Image with the ASR mode

Enlarged image

Save: OK

Move.:

Image with Flash

Enlarged image

5. Press the OK / Shutter button and the selected image will be saved.

INFORMATION

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

●Wise shot can be taken at , , , size.

■ 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.
[Nightscene]	(	)	: 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.
[FIirework]	(	)	: Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] (		)	: For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.

[ 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 MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the

mode dial. 2. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available

recording time will display on the LCD monitor. 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. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

* Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size	: 800X592, 720X480, 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- File type	: *.avi (MPEG-4)

■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 ]

■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	Stop:Shutter	Pause: /
recording. Press the Pause button (		) again to
resume the recording.		[Successive recording of a movie clip]

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

INFORMATION

● 30 FPS cannot be used in 800X592, 720X480 size.

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Starting the recording mode

■How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:1hour) 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:1hour) 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

REC:Shutter EXIT:

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

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

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 16), fill-in flash (see page 25), spot metering (see page 37), or exposure compensation (see page 34).

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

■Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

■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 62 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.

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ZOOM W / T button

● If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button.

●This camera has a 5X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 25X.

●TELE Zoom

Optical zoom TELE	: Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the
	subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
Digital zoom TELE	: When the maximum (5X) optical zoom is selected,

pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (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 ]

● 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 ]

ZOOM W / T button

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 (5X) 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.

●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.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.

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.

●The Voice memo can't be activated in Motion capture, Interval shots.

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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.

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.

[Auto macro ( )] [Macro ( )] [Super Macro ( )]

	■ Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W: Wide, T: Tele)					(Unit : cm)
	Mode	Focus Type	Focus range	Mode	Focus Type	Focus range
		Auto	W:80-Infinity		Macro	W:10~80
	Auto		T:80-Infinity			T:50~80
		Auto	W:10-Infinity	Program	Super	W:1~10
		macro	T:50-Infinity		Macro	(Wide only)
	Program	Normal	W:80-Infinity		Manual	W:1-Infinity
					focus
			T:80-Infinity			T:50-Infinity

■In the Program, A, S, M modes, you can change the aperture value and shutter speed by pressing this button.

●Manual Focus : Where the automatic focusing is not available, for example, in very dark conditions, you can set the focus manually. Please be careful when using the manual focus as the picture can be blurred easily.

●How to use the Manual Focus

1.Press the Macro button three times. Then Manual Focus bar will be displayed.

2. Set the focal length by using the Up/ Down button. Press the shutter button to capture an image.

Up button : moves the point of focus further away Down button : moves the point of focus nearer

Macro()/ Down button

■Available focusing method, by recording mode

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

Mode
Normal	O	O	O	O	O	X	O
Macro	X	O	O	O	O	X	O
Auto Macro	O	X	X	X	X	O	X
Super Macro	X	O	O	O	O	X	O
Manual focus	X	O	O	O	O	X	X
Mode				SCENE
Normal	O	O	O		∞	X	X
Macro	X	X	X		X	X	O
Auto Macro	X	X	X		X	O	X
Super Macro	X	X	X		X	X	X
Manual focus	X	X	X		X	X	X
Mode							-
Normal	∞	∞	O		∞	O	-
Macro	X	X	X		X	X	-
Auto Macro	X	X	X		X	X	-
Super Macro	X	X	X		X	X	-
Manual focus	X	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.

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Flash ( )/ Left button

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

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

the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. [Selecting the Auto flash]

●Selecting the flash mode

1.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	0.2~0.8	0.5~0.8	0.2~3.0	0.5 ~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, Motion capture, Interval shot 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.

Flash (		)/ Left button
● 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.
	Fill in flash	The intensity of the flash will be controlled, 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 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

Flash off

photography is prohibited. When you capture an 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	X	O	X	X	X	X
X	O	O	X	X	X	X
X	X	O	O	O	O	X
X	X	O	X	X	X	X
O	O	O	O	O	O	O

Scene modes

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

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[Selecting the 10 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.

•10SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.

•2SEC self-timer ( )

: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 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.

●In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work.

MENU / OK button

■ MENU button
- When you press the MENU button, a menu related	mode will
be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again	LCD to the
initial display.
- A menu option can be displayed for MOVIE CLIP	.
There is no menu available when the VOICE	is selected.

	SIZE
	3264X2448
	3264X2176
	3264X1824
	2592X1944
	2048X1536
	1024X768
[Menu off]	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.