Samsung digimax U-CA 501, U-CA 505 - Digimax 5MP Digital Camera, digimax U-CA 505 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.

Figures (Images) used for the manual are based on model Digimax U-CA 501.

ENGLISH

Digimax U-CA 505

User's Manual

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Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Insert the
USB cable

Set up the

camera driver

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the
USB cable, you will need to set up the camera
driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in
the Application S/W CD-ROM.(p.90)

Take a picture (p.19)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB
port and the camera’s USB connection
terminal.(p.98)

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

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for
[Removable Disk].(p.99)

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.

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Contents

Getting to know your camera 5
About the icons 5
Danger 6
Warning 6
Caution 7
An FCC warning 7
System chart 8
Identification of features 10

Front & Top 10
Back & Bottom 10
Side/ 5-function button 11
Mode switch 11

Connecting to a Power Source 13

Using the batteries 14
Removing the battery 14

Instructions on how to use the memory card

15
Inserting the memory card 17
Removing the memory card 17

LCD monitor indicator 18
Starting the recording mode 19
Things to Watch Out for When Taking
Pictures 21
Using the camera buttons to adjust the
camera 22

POWER button 22

SHUTTER button 22
ZOOM W/T button 22
Voice memo/ UP button 24

Recording a voice memo 24
Macro / Down button (Focusing) 24
Focus lock 25
FLASH/ LEFT button 26

Self-timer/ Right button 28
MENU/ OK button 29
+/- button 29
LCD button 33
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
camera settings 34
How to use the menu 36
Mode 36
Size 37
Quality 38
Metering 39
Continuous shot 39
Effect 40
Photo Frame 41
Sharpness 42
Save / Load the camera configuration
(MYSET) 43

Starting play mode 44

Playing back a still image 44
Playing back a movie clip 45

Playing back a recorded voice 45
LCD monitor indicator 46
Using the camera buttons to adjust the
camera 47

Thumbnail/ Enlargement button 47
Voice memo/ Up button 48
Play & Pause/ Down button 49
LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 50
LCD button 50
Delete button 51
Setting up the play back function using
the LCD monitor 52
Starting the slide show 55
Rotating an image 56

RECORDING

PLAY

READY

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Contents

Resize 57
Protecting images 58
Deleting all images 59
DPOF 59
DPOF : STANDARD 60
DPOF : INDEX 60
DPOF : PRINT SIZE 61
DPOF : CANCEL 61
COPY TO CARD 62
PictBridge 63
PictBridge: Picture Selection 64
PictBridge: Printing 65
PictBridge: Print Setting 66
PictBridge : RESET 67

Setup menu 68
File name 69
Auto power off 70
Language 71
Formatting a memory card 72
Setting up the Date 73
Setting up the Time 73
Date type 74
Imprinting the recording date 74
Sound 75
Selecting an External Device (USB) 75
Selecting Video out type 76
Quick view 77
Initialization(RESET ALL) 77
Setting up the MYCAM menu 78
Start up image 78
Start up sound 79
Shutter sound 79
Important notes 80
Warning indicator 82

Before contacting a service center 83
Specifications 86

Software Notes 88
System Requirements 88
About the software 89
Setting up the application software 90
Starting PC Mode 98
Removing the USB Driver for Windows
98SE 101
Removable Disk 102
Removing the removable disk 103
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 104
Using the USB Driver for MAC 104
Digimax Viewer 2.1 105
Using PhotoImpression 106
Digimax Reader 107
FAQ 109

SETUP

SOFTWARE

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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 Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S center.
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it
(e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no
responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.
Keep the manual in a safe place.
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.

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera
safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

About the icons

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

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

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Danger

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock
or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs
should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service Center.
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 Center.
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.

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.
When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.
This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to
prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing batteries 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.
Batteries 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 recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.
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.
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.

Warning

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Caution

Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.

Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.
Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.

Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.
Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.
Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and irreparably 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 Power Adapter.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter 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.

An FCC warning

This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device
under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection
against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates,
absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communication.
There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in some situations.
Should any interference occur when this device is in operation, please try one or
more of the following measures.

Change the location and direction of any aerial.
Increase distance between the camera and the affected device.
Use a different socket away from the affected device.
Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

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System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional
equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

PouchUser manual Camera strap

Software CD

(

see p.90

)

SD memory card

(see p.15)

DPOF compatible

printer(see p.59)

Rechargeable

battery(SLB-1137)

Battery charger

CHARGE

AC cord

Duracell

CP-1 battery

< Included items >

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System chart

USB /Video cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.63)

Computer

External monitor

Yellow cable – Video

(see p.76)

For Windows

PC with processor better than MMX
Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)
Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
140MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit colour display
recommended)

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0 ~ 10.2
Minimum 64MB RAM
110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 6.01 or later for Movie Clip

System Requirements

When you connect the camera to a
computer, printer or external monitor, you
have to use the USB/ Video cable supplied
with the camera, or the external devices
can't recognize the camera.

CAUTION

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Back & Bottom

Shutter button

Flash

Lens

USB connection port/
Video connection
terminal

Mode switch

Microphone

Speaker

Self-timer lamp/
Auto Focus lamp

Power button

LCD monitor

Camera status lamp

Strap eyelet

Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)

Play mode button

Tripod socket

LCD button

+/-, DELETE
button

5-function button

Mirror for self portrait

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Identification of features

Voice recording mode

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available
recording time of the memory capacity allows.
Image size and type are listed below.

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

- Movie clip file type : *. avi(MJPEG)

A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
(Max: 1 hour)

- File type : *.wav

Movie clip mode

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode switch located on the top of the
camera. This digital camera has 3 recording modes. These are listed below.

Battery holder

Memory card slot

Battery chamber

Battery chamber cover

FLASH/
LEFT button

MENU/ OK
button

MACRO/ DOWN button

PLAY&PAUSE button

SELF-TIMER/
RIGHT button

Voice memo/ UP button

Side/ 5-function button

Mode switch

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Identification of features

Still image mode

You can select from AUTO( ), PROGRAM( ) or
SCENE mode.
In SCENE mode, you can select the NIGHT, PORTRAIT,
LANDSCAPE, TEXT RECOGNITION and FIREWORKS
scene menu.

Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description

For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
For the first 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals.
For the final 3 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.

Camera Status Lamp

Function Description

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
While movie recording The lamp blinks at a 1-second interval
While voice recording The lamp blinks at a 1-second interval
When the USB cable is inserted

The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off)
Transmitting Data The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)

Mode icons

MODE MOVIE CLIP

VOICE RECORDING

AUTO PROGRAM PLAY

Icon

NIGHT PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE TEXT FIREWORKS

Icon

MODE

SCENE

Blinking

Blinking

Blinking

Power on

After taking a picture

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Connecting to a Power Source

Important information about battery usage

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

Do not recharge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion.
Please remove the batteries 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 batteries 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.

INFORMATION

We recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of
manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
Non rechargeable batteries : CP1
Rechargeable batteries : SLB-1137

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Connecting to a Power Source

Using the batteries

Battery status

Battery indicator

The batteries are fully

charged

Prepare new batteries

There is no battery capacity.

Replace with new batteries.

There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Removing the battery

1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery chamber
cover and move the battery holder aside. The battery will
be released.

2. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover.

:

If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries, please
check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity(+/-).

1. Open the battery chamber
cover by pushing in the
direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries taking
note of the polarity (+ / -).

3. To close the battery
chamber cover, push it
until it clicks.

When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by
force. This may cause the battery chamber cover modification or breakage.

INFORMATION

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

Be sure to format the memory card (see p. 72) if you are using a newly purchased memory
for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognize, 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 or memory card reader.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.

Maintenance of the memory card

Preserving the memory card data

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 : If you press the shutter button for the shot, a
[CARD FULL !] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimize the
amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images
stored on the memory.

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp(Green) is blinking as this
may cause damage to data in the memory card.

INFORMATION

[ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write

protect

switch

Label

Card

pins

The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Card).

The SD memory card has a write protect switch
that prevents image files from being deleted or
formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of
the SD memory card, the data will be protected.
By sliding the switch to the top of the SD
memory card, the data protection will be
canceled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD
memory card before taking a picture.

As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. To
expand memory capacity, insert a memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an
image will be stored in the internal memory.

When using a 16MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows.
These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as
subject matter.

SUPER FINE FINE

NORMAL 15FPS 24FPS
2560x1920 9 18 29 - ­2048x1536 10 24 38 - -

1600X1200 16 36 58 - -

1024X768 36 67 117 - -

640X480 72 121 214 - ­640X480 - - -

35SEC 20SEC

320X240 - - -

1MIN 25SEC 44SEC

STILL

IMAGE

Recorded image size

MOVIE

CLIP

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Inserting the memory card

1. Turn the power off using the power button.
Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory
card as shown in the image and release.

2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber
cover.

3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a
click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not
attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion,
and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory
card slot.

2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front
ofthe camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the
camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into
the card slot until you hear a click.

1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber
cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

Removing the memory card

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LCD monitor indicator

No. Description Icons Page

1 Battery p.14

2 Recording mode

p.11~12,p.36
3 Continuous shot p.39
4 Flash p.27
5 Self-timer p.28
6 Macro p.25
7 Metering p.39
8 Card inserted indicator
9 Auto focus frame

10 Camera shake warning p.27
11 Date/ Time 2004/10/01 01:00 PM p.73 ~ 74
12 Exposure compensation LT p.29, p.32
13 White Balance p.30
14 ISO p.31

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

[ Image & Full Status ]

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LCD monitor indicator

15 Sharpness p.42
16 Image quality p.38
17 Image size 2560, 2048, 1600, 1024, 640 p.37

Number of available shots remaining

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Remaining time ( Movie clip/ Voice recording)

00:01:25 / 00:24:52 p.19~21
19 Digital zoom rate X5.0 p.23
20 Digital zoom bar
21 Voice memo p.24

Starting the recording mode

If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the
memory card.
If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the
internal memory.

Recording a Movie clip

1. Insert the batteries (p.14). Insert the batteries taking note
of the polarity (+ / -).

2.

Insert the memory card. (p.17) 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. To expand memory
capacity, insert a memory card. If the memory card is
inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

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

5. Select the MOVIE CLIP( ) mode by sliding the
mode switch.

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

7. Press the shutter button to take a movie clip.
Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available
recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If
you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Image size and type are listed below.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240 (Selectable)

- File type : *. avi(MJPEG)

[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]

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Starting recording mode

Recording a still image

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a
movie clip.

5. Select the STILL IMAGE( ) mode by sliding the

mode switch.

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.

Recording Voice

Steps from 1-4 are the same as those for recording a
movie clip.

5. Select the VOICE RECORDING( ) mode by sliding

the mode switch.

6. 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 : 1 hour)
allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD
monitor.

- Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is

released.

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

again.

- File type : *.wav

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

INFORMATION

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

[

]

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.

INFORMATION

START: SHUTTER

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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.

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 the flash mode to flash shot mode.
Backlight compensated shots : When taking an outdoor shot, avoid facing the sun, as the
image may be dark because of the strong backlight. In backlight conditions, please use Fill-in
flash(p.27), Spot metering(p.39) or Exposure compensation(p.29).
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
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.

[ Lightly press the shutter button ]

[ Press the shutter button ]

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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera

The RECORDING(STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING, MOVIE CLIP) mode function can
be set up by using the camera buttons.

POWER button

SHUTTER button

Used for digital zooming in / out.
When you press the zoom (W/T) button, the zoom bar will
display in the upper centre of the LCD monitor.

ZOOM W/T button

Used for turning the camera’s power on / off.
If this camera isn’t operated during the specified time(about
60 SEC.), the camera power will be idle(LCD monitor :
OFF, Camera status lamp : ON ) automatically.
To use the camera again, press any of the camera buttons
except the power button. If there is no operation during the
specified time after the idle mode, the camera power will be
turned off automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 70 for more information about the auto power off function.

Used for taking an image or recording voice in the
RECORDING (STILL IMAGE, VOICE RECORDING,
MOVIE CLIP) 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 down fully takes the image and stores the relevant data
regarding the shot. 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

TELE Zoom

Digital zoom TELE : 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. You can check the digital
zoom rate with the [X1.2 ~ X 5.0] numerical mark next to the zoom
bar.

[WIDE zoom] [Digital zoom 2.0X]

[Digital zoom 5.0X]

Pressing the

ZOOM T button

Pressing the

ZOOM T button

WIDE Zoom

Digital zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in

steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming.

[Digital zoom 5.0X]

[Digital zoom 2.0X]

[WIDE zoom]

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

Pressing the

ZOOM W button

To use the digital zoom the LCD monitor has to be turned on.
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.

INFORMATION

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Voice memo( )/ UP button

While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu cursor.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice
memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image.
Recording a voice memo

1. Select the STILL IMAGE mode by sliding the mode switch.

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

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.

[Recording Voice Memo ]

[Preparing for Voice Memo ]

When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. If this is the
case, use a tripod to eliminate this.

INFORMATION

While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a
submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor.
When the menu is not showing, you can use the MACRO/ DOWN button to take macro
pictures (within the distance range of 6-60 cm).

[Macro][Auto focus]

Pressing the

MACRO button

Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing)

STOP:SHUTTER

REC

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Macro( ) / Down button (Focusing)

Focus lock

To focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.
Using the Focus Lock

1. Ensure the subject 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 canceled.

[ The image to be captured ]

[ Press the SHUTTER button ]

halfway and focus on the subject

[ Recompose the picture ]

and fully depress the SHUTTER button

Available focusing method, by recording mode
( O : Selectable , X : Not selectable, : Infinity focus range)

Mode

Movie clip

Auto

Program

Night

Portrait

Landscape

Text

Fireworks

Auto O O O O O X

Macro O O O X X X O X

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FLASH( ) / LEFT button

[ Selecting the Auto flash ]

Flash range : 0.3m ~ 3.0m

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 flash mode

1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE 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.

Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the batteries.
Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5
seconds. If the batteries are weak, the charging time will be longer.
During the continuous shot, 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.
The LCD monitor is turned off for a while after using the flash to recharge it.

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FLASH( ) / LEFT button

Icon Flash mode Description

Flash mode indicator

If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate
automatically.

Auto flash

Auto &

Red eye

reduction

Fill in flash

Slow synchro

Flash off

If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work
automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye
reduction function.

The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in
order to obtain the correct exposure. We recommend using a tripod
for this function. When you take an image in a condition with poor
light, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.

The flash fires regardless of available light.
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 does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a
place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you
capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning
indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor.

Available flash mode, by recording mode

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Self-timer( ) / Right button

[ Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer ]

Selecting the self-timer

1. Slide the mode switch to the STILL IMAGE or MOVIE
CLIP mode.

2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode
indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
A 2 second, 10 second or double self-timer icon appears
on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10­second 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.

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
Selftimer( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in
the image.

When taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp works as follows:

2 second self-timer setting : The self-timer lamp blinks at 0.25 second interval for 2

seconds.

10 second self-timer setting: The self-timer lamp blinks at 1 second intervals for the first

7 seconds.

It blinks at 0.25 second intervals for the remaining 3 seconds.
If you operate the Power button, Mode switch, Self-timer button and shutter button during
the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled.

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MENU/ OK button

[ Menu on ][ Menu off ]

Pressing the

MENU

button

MODE

AUTO
PROGRAM
SCENE

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Exposure compensation:

This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the
ambient lighting conditions. In PROGRAM mode, the exposure
compensation can be adjusted between -2.0EV and +2.0EV (at 0.5EV
increment), and in Night mode, you can set the long time shutter.

Compensating Exposure

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the exposure compensation icon ( ).
The exposure compensation menu bar will appear as
shown.

+/- button

You can use the +/- button to adjust the values for the exposure compensation, white balance
and ISO value.

Main menu Sub menu

Available camera mode

-2.0~0.0~+2.0(0.5EV steps)

LT

WHITE BALANCE

ISO

Exposure compensation

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 when the following are selected :
MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode.
There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.

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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+/- button

A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure. Note that a positive
exposure compensation value increases the exposure and the LCD monitor will appear
white or you may not get good pictures.

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2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the desired

exposure compensation factor ( Ev).

3. Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be
saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode will
close. If you change the exposure value, the exposure
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the bottom of the
LCD monitor.

White balance :

The white balance control allows you to adjust
the colours to appear more natural looking.

Selecting a White Balance

1. Press the +/- button, and then use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select the white balance icon ( ).
The white balance menu bar will appear as shown.

2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the white balance to the desired value. The value
you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

- AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white balance

settings, depending on the prevailing lighting conditions.

- DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside.

- CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky.

- SUNSET : For taking images at sunset.

- Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-way
fluorescent lighting.

- Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.

- TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.

- CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the shooting
condition.

Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.

3.

Press the +/- button again. The value you set will be saved and White Balance setup mode will end.