Samsung TL100 User Manual

Instructions
Getting to Know your camera
Use this camera in the following order.
Setting up the application software
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera's power
Check [Removable Disk]
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software rst. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. (p.92)
Take a picture. (p.19)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB connection terminal. (p.94)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on.
Open Windows’s EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.95)
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.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Danger
Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may
result in fi re, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to fl ammable or
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera,
do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or infl ammable foreign objects into
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a
risk of electric shock.
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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity to people or animals.
Positioning the fl ash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of
reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it
may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fi re.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fi re. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
Caution
Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fi re or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specifi cation for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fi re.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a
long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fi re the fl ash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do
not touch the fl ash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fi re or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature.
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may differ from the subject.
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the LCD monitor.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This carries a high risk of computer malfunction.
READY
RECORDING
007 System chart
007 Package Contents
007 Sold Separately
008 Identifi cation of features
008 Front & Top
009 Back
010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
011 Self-timer lamp
011 Camera Status Lamp
011 Mode icon
012 Connecting to a Power Source
014 Inserting the memory card
Instructions on how to use the memory card
015
017 LCD monitor indicator
018 How to use the menu
019 Starting the recording mode
019 Selecting modes
019 How to use the Program mode
020 How to use the Movie clip mode
020
Recording the movie clip without sound
021 Pausing while recording a movie clip
(Successive Recording)
021 Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures
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Contents
022
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
022 POWER button
023 SHUTTER button
023 Smart button
023 Mode switch
024 Zoom W/T Lever
025 Info (DISP) / Up button
026 Macro / Down button
027 Focus lock
027 Flash / Left button
029 Self-timer / Right button
031 MENU button
031 OK button
031 Functions
032 How to Enable Functions Using the
MENU Button
032 Exposure compensation
033 White balance
034 ISO
034 Face Detection
036 Image Size
037 Quality / Frame rate
037 ACB
038 Metering
038 Drive mode
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SETUP
039 Frame Guide
039 Auto Focus type
040 Photo Style Selector
041 Image Adjust
042 DIS
042 Movie Clip frame stabiliser
043 Voice Memo
043 Voice Recording
Recording the movie clip without voice
044
045 Sound menu
045 Sound
045 Volume
045 Start up sound
045 Shutter sound
045 Beep Sound
046 AF sound
046 Self Portrait
046 Setup menu
046 Display
046 Language
046 Function Description
047 Start up image
047 Display Bright
047 Quick view
Contents
047 Display SAVE
048 Settings
048 Formatting a memory
048 Initialisation
049 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
049 Time Zone
049 File name
050 Imprinting the recording date
050 Auto power off
051 Auto Focus lamp
051 Selecting Video out type
052 Setting the USB
053 Starting play mode
PLAY
053 Playing back a still image
053 Playing back a movie clip
054 Movie clip capture function
054 Playing back a recorded voice
055 Playing back a voice memo
055 LCD monitor Indicator
Using the camera buttons to set the camera
056
056 Play mode button
Thumbnail / Enlargement Lever
056
056 Smart Album
059 Info (DISP) / Up button
059 Play & Pause / OK button
060 Left / Right / Down / MENU button
060 Delete button
061 Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor
063 Edit
063 Resize
064 Rotating an image
064 Photo Style Selector
065 Image Adjust
067 View
067 Starting the Multi Slide Show
067 Start the Multi Slide Show
068 Selecting Images 068 Confi gure Multi Slide Show effects
069 Setting play interval
069 Setting Background Music
069 File Options
069 Deleting images
070 Protecting images
070 Voice memo
071 DPOF
073 Copy To Card
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Contents
SMART MODE
SMART
SETUP MODE
SMART
PLAY MODE
PICTBRIDGE
APPENDIX
SOFTWARE
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074 Smart mode
Smart mode display
074
075 Starting Smart mode
075 Selecting modes
How to use Smart Auto mode
076
077 How to use Smart Movie Clip mode
077 Setting up the Smart menu
079 Smart Play mode display
079 Setting up the Smart Play menu
080 PictBridge
081 PictBridge : Picture Selection
081 PictBridge : Print Setting
082 PictBridge : Reset
082 Important notes
084 Warning indicator
085 Before contacting a service centre
087 Specifi cations
090 Software Notes
090 System Requirements
091 About the software
092 Setting up the application software
094 Starting PC mode
097 Removing the removable disk
098 Samsung Master
101 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
101 Using the USB Driver for MAC
102 FAQ
System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre. Parts and accessories illustrated below may differ from exact appearance.
Package Contents
Camera
User manual,
Product warranty
AD68-03936A
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card / MMC
(see p.16)
Rechargeable battery
4302-001227
Camera case
AC adapter / USB cable
AD44-00131A / AD39-00165A
AV cable
AD39-00146A
Camera strap
AD63-02596A /
AD63-02604A
Software CD
(see p.91)
AD46-00237A
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Identifi cation of features
Front & Top
Zoom T Lever (Digital zoom)
Zoom W Lever (Thumbnail)
Power button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp /
USB / AV / DC terminal
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Speaker
AF Lamp
Smart button
Flash
Lens/ Lens cover
Microphone
Identifi cation of features
Back
Camera status lamp
Mode switch
LCD monitor
Strap eyelet
5 function button
Delete button
MENU button
Play mode button
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Identifi cation of features
Bottom
Battery chamber
Battery holder
Battery chamber cover
Tripod socket
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To open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.
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Memory card slot
5 Function button
Flash /
Left button
Information / Up button
OK / Play & Pause button
Self-timer / Right button
Macro / Down button
Identifi cation of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
- For the fi rst 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
intervals.
- For the fi nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on
After taking a picture
When fl ash battery is charging
When the USB cable is inserted to a PC
Transmitting Data with a PC
When the USB cable is inserted into a printer
When the printer is printing
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture
The lamp blinks
The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device)
The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
The lamp blinks
The lamp blinks
The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks (The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
Mode icon
Refer to page 19/75 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Program Movie
ICON
SMART
MODE
ICON
Smart Auto Smart Movie
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Connecting to a Power Source
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-07A supplied with the camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
SLB-07A rechargeable battery Specifi cation
Model SLB-07A
Type Lithium lon
Capacity 720mAh
Voltage 3.7V
C
harging time
Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-07A
Battery life /
Number of images
Still image
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These fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions
Approx. 100 MIN / Approx. 200 shots
Movie Approx. 80 MIN
Approximately 120 Minutes
Conditions
Using the fully charged battery, Auto mode, 12M image size, Fine image quality, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec. Changing the zoom position between the Wide and the Tele after every shot. Using the fl ash on every second shot. Using the camera for 5 minutes and then powering it off for 1 minute.
Using the fully charged battery 800x592 image size 20fps frame rate
and shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
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Important information about battery usage.
When camera is not in use, turn off the power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal.
If you connect the AC adapter to the USB cable, you can use it as an AC cable and recharge the spare battery with it.
- Using an AC cable : Connect the AC adapter to the
USB cable. It can be used as a power cable.
- Using a USB cable : Remove the AC adapter.You can
download stored images to your PC (p.94) or supply the power to your camera through the USB cable.
Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable with the correct specifi cation.
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : connect the camera directly to the PC.
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same time : remove other device.
Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of computer.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.
How to charge the rechargeable battery
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and
do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the battery is inserted correctly. If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery won’t
be fully charged. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.
Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange colored LED is off or blinking
If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the camera at the same time. The camera may not be turned on because of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.
Do not use the fl ash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully discharged battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is discharged again.
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Connecting to a Power Source
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
The battery is
Battery
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fully charged
status
When using the camera and the battery in a place that is excessively cold or hot, the battery status on the LCD may be different from the actual battery status.
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Low battery
capacity
(Prepare to
recharge or use
spare battery)
Battery empty.
(Recharge
or use spare
battery)
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory card facing toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor) and the card pins toward the front of the camera (Lens).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.48) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the fi rst time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fi elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.
If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. fl oppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insuffi cient memory available : A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.
Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).
Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image fi les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture.
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When using a 1GB SD memory, the specifi ed shooting capacity will be as follows. These fi gures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded image
size
Still
image
*Movie
clip
  
Super
Fine
Fine
About
About
169
240
About
About
196
270
About
About
231
308
About
About
246
328
About
About
365
493
About
About
548
680
About
About
986
1095
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The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording. The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time.
30 FPS 20 FPS 15 FPS
Normal
About
365
About
411
About
481
About
519
About
705
About
759
About
1232
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About 33'43"
About
01:55'08"
About 32'48"
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-
-
About
01:03'47"
About
02:00'00"
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections.
[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode
Optical / Digital Zoom bar /
2
Digital Zoom rate
3
4
Voice Memo
Number of available shots
remaining
Remaining time 00:00:00 p.16
00001 p.16
p.19
p.24
p.43
No. Description Icons Page
Memory card icon /
5
Internal memory icon
6 Battery
7 Flash
8 Self-timer
9 Macro
10 Photo Style Selector
11 Face Detection
12 DIS
Image Adjust /
13
Without Sound
14 Date / Time 2009/01/01 01:00 PM p.49
15 Camera shake Warning
16
Auto Focus Frame
17 Drive mode
18 Metering
19
Image Quality / Frame Rate
20 Image Size
21 ISO
22
White Balance
23
Exposure compensation
-
p.14
p.27
p.29
p.26
p.40
p.34
p.42
p.41/44
p.21
p.39
p.38
p.38
p.37
p.36
p.34
p.33
p.32
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How to use the menu
1.
Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears.
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
2. Use the up or down buttons to navigate through the menus.
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit Change
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Press the
UP or DOWN
button.
3. Use the left or right buttons to select a sub menu.
Volum e
Functions
Start Sound
Sound
Shutter Sound
Display
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Settings
Self-Portrait
Exit Change
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Self-Portrait :On
Exit Back
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Volume
Functions
Start Sound
Sound
Shutter Sound
Display
Beep Sound
AF Sound
Settings
Self-Portrait
Exit Change
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT button.
Volume :Medium
Start Sound :Off
Shutter Sound :1
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound :On
Self-Portrait :On
Back Set
Off
Low
Medium
High
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Starting the recording mode
Selecting modes
Mode selection using the Mode switch
You can use the Mode switch on the back of your camera to select the correct mode.
[Program mode] [Movie Clip mode]
How to use the Program mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will confi gure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually confi gure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.14). As this camera has a 31MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
5. Use the Mode switch to select Program mode (p.19).
6. Press the Menu button to confi gure advanced functions. (See p.31 for further details.)
If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly. Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode ( )
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (maximum of 20 minutes) of the memory capacity allows.
1. Use the Mode switch to select Movie Clip mode. (The Movie clip mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.).
2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for up to 20 minutes. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shut­ter button again.
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Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 800x592, 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
- Movie clip fi le type : AVI (MPEG-4)
- Frame Rate : 30 FPS, 20 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
- The frame rate can be selected when the following image size is selected. 800x592: 20FPS selectable 640x480, 320x240: 30FPS, 15FPS selectable
- If the recording time is takes longer 20 minutes, the recording is stopped and then saved.
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Recording the movie clip without sound
You can record the movie clip without sound.
Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for MOVIE mode.
4. Press the Menu button.
5. Press the Up / Down button to select the [Functions] menu and press the Right button.
6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the OK button.
7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button.
8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
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See p.44 for further details.
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
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for
MOVIE CLIP mode.
3. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
4. Press the OK button to pause recording.
5. Press the OK button again to resume the recording.
6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Stop Record
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confi rm focus and fl ash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator (Ã ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to fl ash shot mode.
Shooting against the light
Avoid obstructing the lens or the fl ash when you capture an image.
Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
[Lightly press the shutter button]
: Please do not take pictures against the
sun. Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light, please use the fi ll-in fl ash (see page 28), spot metering (see page 38), exposure compensation (see page 32) or ACB (see page 37) function.
[Press the shutter button]
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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 refl ective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong refl ected light, or when the background is
very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject
is very narrow (such as a stick or fl agpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
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 specifi ed time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 50 for more information about the auto power off function.
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SHUTTER button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode.
In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
In STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the fl ash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the camera has fi nished storing the image data.
Smart button
You can use the Smart button at the top of your camera to select the correct smart mode.
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See p.75 for further details.
Mode switch
You can use the Mode switch on the back of your camera to select the correct mode.
Normal mode
When recording a movie clip : Push the Mode switch down to select
When capturing a still image : Push the Mode switch up to select
Smart mode
When recording a movie clip : Push the Mode switch down to select
When capturing a still image : Push the Mode switch up to select
Movie Clip mode (The time available for recording movie clips is displayed on the LCD monitor).
Program mode.
Smart Movie Clip mode (The time available for recording movie clips is displayed on the LCD monitor).
Smart Auto mode.
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Zoom W/T Lever
When the menu window is not displayed, this lever is used to control the optical or digital zoom. 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 : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right to
see the subject closer.
Digital zoom TELE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right once
again in optical 3x zoom mode to enable digital zoom (software tele). Stop moving the Zoom W/T lever to stop the operation of digital zoom (tele). In digital 5x zoom mode, digital zoom is disabled even if you operate the Zoom W/T lever.
[WIDE zoom]
[TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
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WIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in
optical zoom mode to see subjects in the distance. Continue to move the Zoom W/T lever to the left to disable optical zoom.
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
Digital zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left
Optical zoom
in digital zoom mode to enable digital zoom (software wide). Stop moving the Zoom W/T lever to stop the operation of
Digital zoom
digital zoom. Continue to move the Zoom W/T lever to the left when digital zoom is disabled to disable optical zoom (optical tele).
[Digital zoom 5.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom]
Zoom W/T Lever
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. If the Zoom W/T lever is being pressed during the Movie shots,
the voice will not be recorded. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the
digital zoom. To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and move the Zoom W/T lever to the right again. The digital zoom does not work in Movie Clip, Smart Auto and
Smart Movie Clip modes. 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.
Info (DISP) / Up button
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will display the image information.
[Information screen][Filming screen]
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Macro
While the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO ( ) / DOWN button to take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
( )
/ Down button
[Auto Focus]
[Macro ( )]
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
Mode Program ( )
Focus Type macro (
Focus range
When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid
camera shake. When you take a picture within 40cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.
Available focusing method, by recording mode
Mode Macro Normal
) Normal
W : 10 ~ 80 T : 50 ~ 80
( o : Selectable, : Infi nity focus range)
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W : 80 ~ Infi nity T : 80 ~ Infi nity
(Unit: cm)
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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 fi nger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
Flash
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.
1.
2. Press the Flash button until the desired fl ash mode indicator is
3. A fl ash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
( )
/ Left button
Selecting the fl ash mode
Use the Mode switch to select a mode other than Movie Clip mode.
(p.19)
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct fl ash to suit the environment.
[Selecting the Auto fl ash]
1. The image to be captured.
2.
Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button.
Flash range
ISO
AUTO 0.8~3.0 0.8~2.0 0.4~0.8 0.5~0.8 0.4~3.0 0.5~2.0
Normal Macro Auto macro
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
(Unit: m)
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Flash
( )
/ Left button
If you press the shutter button after selecting the fl ash, the fi rst
ash fi res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of fl ash). Do not move the camera until the second ash fi res. Using the fl ash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for
the fl ash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer. The fl ash does not work in Movie Clip mode.
Take photographs within the fl ash range.
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close
or highly refl ective. When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the fl ash,
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the fl ash light refl ecting off atmospheric dust.
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Flash mode indicator
Icon Flash mode Description
Auto fl ash
Auto & Red eye
reduction
Fill in fl ash
Slow synchro
Red-eye reduction
Flash off
Smart Auto fl ash ( ) icon will appear in [Smart Auto]
If the subject or background is dark, the camera fl ash will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera fl ash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
The fl ash fi res regardless of the avail- able light. The intensity of the fl ash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions.
The fl ash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( LCD monitor.
When a shot with "red eye" is detected, this mode will reduce the red-eye effect automatically.
The fl ash does not fi re. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where fl ash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warning indicator ( LCD monitor.
) will display on the
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) will appear on the
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mode.
Flash
Self-timer
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.
( )
/ Left button
Available fl ash mode, by recording mode
Mode
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( )
/ Right button
If you operate the Self-timer 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.
( o : Selectable)
o
Self-timer
Selecting the self-timer
Select a Recording mode with the
1. exception of Voice recording mode. (p.19)
2.
Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( )
button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double self-timer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD monitor.
3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specifi ed time has elapsed.
Self-timer mode indicator
Icon Mode Description
( )
10SEC
self-timer
2SEC
self-timer
Double
self-timer
Motion
Timer
/ Right button
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. When using the fl ash, the 2-second self-timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the fl ash charging time.
The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shutter button, and the picture is taken when the movement is stopped.
[Selecting the 10 SEC
self-timer]
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