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Use this camera in the following order. Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
To use this camera with a PC, install the zPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
Set up the Software application software ¿rst. After this has
zIfyou require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause
been done, the stored images in the
of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S
camera can be moved to the PC and can
centre.
be edited by an image editing program.
zPlease check that the camera is operating properly prior to when
(p.93~94)
you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid
disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage
Take a picture Take a picture. (p.20) that may result from camera malfunction.
zKeep the manual in a safe place.
zThe contents and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without
Insert the supplied USB cable into the prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
Insert the USB cable PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB zIfyou use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your
connection terminal. (p.95) PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken
with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to
connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer accepts
Check the camera’s power. If the no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to
Check the camera’s power power is turned off, press the power the use of a card reader.
button to turn it on. ÚMicrosoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
Open Windows EXPLORER and ÚApple,
Mac and QuickTime logo are registered trademarks of Apple
Check [Removable Disk]
search for [Removable Disk]. (p.96) computer.
ÚAdobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks in the
United States and/or other countries.
ÚAllbrand and product names appearing in this manual are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
001
DANGER WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
zDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in ¿re, zDo not use the Àash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning
injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal the Àash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer zFor safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of
or Samsung Camera Service centre. children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
zPlease do not use this product in close proximity to Àammable or explosive – Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
zShould any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use – There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must zBattery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may
contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to
to use the camera as this may cause a ¿re or electric shock. sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
zDo not insert or drop metallic or inÀammable foreign objects into the
zDo not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures,
camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in
chamber. This may cause a ¿re or electric shock. temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the
zDo not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of camera’s internal components and could cause a ¿re.
electric shock. zWhen in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat
to build up and distort the camera body or cause a ¿re. Always use the
camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
002
CAUTION Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
READY 007
007
Package Contents
Included Contents
007 Sold Separately
zLeaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in ¿re or injury.
008 Identi¿cation of features
– Use battery with the correct speci¿cation for the camera. 008 Front & Top
– Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in ¿re. 009 Back
– Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
010 Bottom
zRemove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period
010 5 Function button
of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage
the camera’s components. 012 Connecting to a power source
zDo not ¿re the Àash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not
015 Inserting the battery
touch the Àash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. 015 Inserting the memory card
zDo not move the camera while it is switched on when you are using the Charger. 016 Instructions on how to use the memory
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall card
socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are 018 When using the camera for the ¿rst
disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords time
or cables and cause a ¿re or electric shock.
zTake care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear RECORDING 019 LCD monitor indicator
image and possibly causing camera malfunction. 020 Starting the Recording mode
zAvoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an image.
020 Selecting modes
020 How to use the Auto mode
zWhen using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience the
021 How to use the Program mode
following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at
021 How to use the Manual mode
normal temperature.
021 How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image
– It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may differ
Stabilization) mode
from the subject.
– When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the 022 How to use the Beauty Shot mode
LCD monitor. 022 How to use the Nightscene modes
zCredit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
022 How to use the Scene modes
024 How to use the Movie clip mode
magnetic strip cards near the case.
024 Recording HD (High De¿nition) movie clips
zIt is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the 20 pin
025 Recording the movie clip without sound
connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never connect the 20 pin
025 Pausing while recording a movie clip
connector to USB port of a PC.
(Successive Recording)
003
Contents
026 Things to watch out for when taking 048 E (Effect) button: Photo Style Selector
pictures 048 E (Effect) button: Image editing
027 Focus lock 048 Colour
027 Using the camera buttons to set the 049 Sharpness
camera 049 Contrast
027 POWER button 049 Saturation
028 Shutter button 050 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
028 Zoom W/T Lever camera settings
030 Command Lever 051 Command Lever
030 How to use the Command Lever 051 Flash Intensity
031 Function Description / Info / Up button 052 Quality
032 Macro / Down button 052 ACB
034 Flash / Left button 053 OIS (Optical image Stabilization)
036 Self-timer / Right button 053 Voice Memo
038 MENU / OK button 054 Voice recording
039 Fn button 055 Recording the movie clip without voice
039 How to use the Fn menu 055 Scene mode
040 Fn button: Size
040 Focus Area PLAY 055
055
Starting play mode
Playing back a still image
041 Fn button: Frame rate
056 Playing back a movie clip
041 Fn button: Metering 056 Movie clip capture function
042 Fn button: Drive mode 057 On camera movie trimming
043 Fn button: ISO 057 Playing back a recorded voice
043 Fn button: White balance 058 Playing back a voice memo
044 Fn button: Aperture Value 058 LCD monitor Indicator
044 Fn button: Shutter Speed 059 Using the camera buttons to set the
045 Fn button: Face Detection camera
047 Fn button: Movie clip frame stabiliser 059 Play mode button
047 E (Effect) button 059 Thumbnail/Digital Zoom Lever
004
Contents
061 Info / Up button 075 Deleting images
061 Play & Pause / Down button 075 DPOF
062 Left / Right / Menu / OK button 078 Copy To Card
062 Print button 079 Sound menu
062 Delete button 079 Sound
063 E (Effect) button: Resize 079 Volume
079 Start up Sound
064 E (Effect) button: Rotating an image
079 Shutter Sound
064 E (Effect) button: Colour 080 Beep Sound
065 E (Effect) button: Image editing 080 AF Sound
065 ACB
080 Self Portrait
065 Red eye removal
066 Face Retouch 081 Setup menu
066 Brightness control 081 Display
066 Contrast control 081 Language
066 Saturation control 081 Setting the Grid Line
067 Noise effect 082 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
082 Start up image
067 Using the remote control in play mode 082 Display brightness
083 Quick view
SETUP 068 Setting up the play back function using
083 Display Save
the LCD monitor
069 Starting the slide show 083 Settings
069 Start the slide show 083 Formatting a memory
070 Selecting Images 084 Initialisation
070 Con¿gure slide show effects 084 Recycle Bin
071 Setting play interval 085 File name
071 Setting Background Music 085 Imprinting the recording date
086 Auto power off
072 Playback 086 Selecting video out type
072 Voice memo
087 Auto focus lamp
072 Smart Album
074 Protecting images 087 Setting the USB
005
Contents
PRINT 088 PictBridge
089 PictBridge: Picture Selection
089 PictBridge: Print Setting
090 PictBridge: Reset
SOFTWARE 090
091
Software notes
System requirements
091 QuickTime Player 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4.
AVC) playback Requirements
092 About the software
093 Setting up the application software
095 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
006
Package Contents
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.
Included Contents
Software CD
(see p.91~92)
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC/MMC
Remote control Camera case AV cable
memory card (see p.17)
007
IdentiÀcation of features
Front & Top
POWER button
Flash Speaker
AF sensor/
Self-timer lamp
Lens
008
IdentiÀcation of features
Back
Shutter button
LCD monitor
Command Lever
USB / AV / DC terminal
Fn / Delete button
5-function button
Play mode /
Print button
009
IdentiÀcation of features
Bottom 5 Function button
Flash / Self-timer /
Left button Right button
MENU / OK button
Battery holder
Macro /Play & Pause / Down button
Battery chamber cover Battery chamber
Tripod socket
010
IdentiÀcation of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description When the USB cable is The lamp blinks and turns off when the printer
– For the ¿rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 inserted to a printer is ready to print a picture.
second intervals. When the printer is printing The lamp is off.
Blinking
– For the ¿nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly The lamp turns on.
at 0.25-second intervals. (The camera is focused on the subject)
When the AF activates
For the ¿nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at The lamp blinks.
Blinking
0.25-second intervals. (The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and Mode icon: Refer to page 20 for more information about the camera
Blinking
2 seconds later a second picture will be taken.
mode setting.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is
Blinking MODE
taken in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Auto Program Manual DUAL IS
Pressing the remote control Shutter button will
Blinking allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is SHOOTING
taken. mode Beauty Shot Nightscene Scene Movie
When the USB cable is The lamp lights up. (LCD monitor turns off
inserted to a PC after initializing the device) Food Café
Transmitting Data
The lamp blinks. (LCD monitor turns off)
with a PC
011
Connecting to a power source
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-10A supplied with the Recording
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera. Conditions
time
SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpeciÀcation Approx. 125 Using the fully charged battery
Movie
MIN 640x480 image size 30fps frame rate.
Model SLB-10A
Type Lithium Ion ½These ¿gures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
Capacity 1050mAh shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
Voltage 3.7V ½These ¿gures are measured under OIS shooting condition.
Charging time ½ Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
Approx. 150MIN
(When the camera is turned off) recording time.
/Number of Conditions zPlease remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long
images periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to
leaking if kept inside the camera.
Using the fully charged battery, Auto
zLow temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
mode, 10M image size, Fine image
Approx. 135 quality, Shot to shot interval: 30sec. battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
zBatteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
MIN/ Changing the zoom position between
Still image zDuring extended use of the camera, the camera body may
Approx. 270 the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
shots Using the Àash on every second shot. become warm. This is perfectly normal.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and
then Powering it off for 1 minute.
012
Connecting to a power source
Connecting the AC adapter with the USB cable can be used as an Important information about USB cable usage.
AC cable, and you can charge the rechargeable battery with the AC zUse a USB cable with the correct speci¿cation.
cable.
zIf the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub:
connect the camera directly to the PC.
zIf the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
zUsing an AC cable:
the same time: remove other device.
Connect the AC adapter to the USB
zCamera can not be detected using the front side USB port
cable.
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of
It can be used as a power cable.
computer.
zIf the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the camera may not be charged.
013
Connecting to a power source
How to charge the rechargeable battery Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being discharged
Orange coloured LED is on
(Using the AC adapter)
– If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the
zBefore
camera at the same time. This is because of the low battery capacity.
inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.
and do not insert using force. It may cause breakage of cable
or camera. – Do not use the Àash frequently or take a movie clip with the fully
zIf the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
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
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether
discharged again.
the battery is inserted correctly.
zIf you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
can’t charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the
battery.
014
Inserting the battery Inserting the memory card
Insert the battery as shown. Insert the memory card as shown.
– If the camera does not turn on - Turn off the camera’s power
after you have inserted battery, before inserting the memory card.
please check whether the battery - Have the front label of the
is inserted with the correct polarity memory card facing toward the
(+/-). front of the camera (Lens) and the
– When the battery chamber cover card pins toward the back of the
is opened, do not force it. This camera (LCD monitor).
may cause damage to the battery - Do not insert the memory card the
chamber cover. wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the
LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
015
Instructions on how to use the memory card
zBe sure to format the memory card (see p.83) if you are using a newly zIf the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data
purchased memory card for the ¿rst time, if it contains data that the camera may become corrupted:
cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. – When the memory card is used incorrectly.
zTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or – If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
removed. recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
zRepeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory zSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a zIt is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g.
new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by Àoppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
the Samsung warranty. zIf there is insuf¿cient memory available:
zThe memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or
A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.
subject the memory card to any heavy impact. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory
zDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.
magnetic ¿elds, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
zPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature. zDon’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp
zDo not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory
any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth. card.
zPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
zDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory
card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
zDo 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.
zDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory
card reader.
016
Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi When using a 1GB SD memory, the speci¿ed shooting capacity will be
Media Cards). as follows. These ¿gures are approximate as image capacities can be
affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
Recorded Super
Card pins Fine Normal 60FPS 30FPS 15FPS
image size Fine
The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image 1238 1673 1876 - - -
¿les from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the
about about
SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of - - - -
8’28” 16’46”
the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture. about about
- - - -
* Movie 10’30” 21’08”
clip about about
- - - -
30’24” 60’
about about about
- - -
65’42” 122’32” 213’48”
ÃThe recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording.
à Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
017
When using the camera for the Àrst time
zCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the ¿rst Setting up the date, time and date type
time.
zWhen the camera is turned on for the ¿rst time, a menu will be displayed 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by
in the LCD monitor to set date, time and language. This menu will not be pressing the Up/Down button and press DISPLAY
displayed again after setting up the date, time and language. the Right button. Language
+ Seoul, Tokyo
Date&Time
Set up the date, time and language before using this camera. 2. Select the desired sub menu by 2009 / 01 / 01
Back OK Set
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing
the Up/Down button and press the DISPLAY Right button: Selects world time/year/ month/ day/hour/minute/
Right button. Language ENGLISH date type.
Date&Time
2. Select the desired language by pressing
한국어
Left button: Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu
FRANÇAIS
the Up/Down button and press the OK DEUTSCH if the cursor is at the ¿rst item of the date and time
button. ESPAÑOL setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be
ITALIANO
OK Set
shifted to the left of its current position.
Back
Up/Down button: Changes the value of each item.
Ú For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 82.
018
LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions No. Description Icons Page
and selections. 9 ISO p.43
1 23
10 White Balance p.43~44
1 Face Detection · Self Portrait
)
X5.0
4 11 · Blink Detection ·Smile Shot
p.45~46
a
5 12 Date/Time 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 p.82
( 1/30 F3.3b
d 6 13 Saturation/Colour / p.49/p.48
* c
& 7
e 14 Contrast/Face Retouch / p.49/p.22
8
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f 9
% g Sharpness/Photo Style / p.49/p.48/
15
0 Selector/Face Tone / p.22
$ h
16 Macro p.32~33
# 2009/01/01 PM 01:00 !
17 Self-timer p.36~38
@ 18 Flash p.34~35
<Image & Full Status> 19 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) p.53
No. Description Icons Page
Optical/Digital Zoom bar/ 20 Recording mode p.11
1 x 5.0 p.28~29
Digital Zoom rate
Number of available shots 21 Exposure value p.30
2 1/00:00:00 p.17
remaining/Remaining time Aperture Value/Shutter Speed Ź 1/30 Ź F3.3 p.44
22
Memory card icon/
3 / - 23 Compensating Flash Output p.51
Internal memory icon
4 Battery p.15 24 Voice Memo/Mic. off / p.53/p.25
25 Auto Focus Frame p.40
5 Image Size p.40
26 Histogram p.31
6 Auto Focus area/Frame Rate / p.40/p.41 Exposure compensation/
27 / p.30/p.26
7 Metering/Stabiliser p.41/p.47 Camera shake Warning
/
8 Drive mode p.42 28 Manual Focus p.32
019
Starting the Recording mode
Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode
You can select the shooting modes by using the mode dial on the Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
upper of your camera. interaction.
How to use the mode dial 1. Insert the battery (p.15) taking note of 1
the correct polarity (+/-).
Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial to the selection point.
2. Insert the memory card (p.15). As
this camera has a 30 MB internal
memory, it is not essential to insert the
Scene mode memory card. If the memory card is not
inserted, an image will be stored in the
Movie Clip mode Nightscene mode 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
Select point Beauty Shot mode is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before
taking a picture.)
Auto mode 5. Select the Auto mode by using the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image.
7. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
Program mode
DUAL IS(Dual Image
Stabilization) mode
Manual mode zIf the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the Shutter
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus
on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is less
likely to capture an image clearly.
zAvoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an
image.
020
Starting the Recording mode
How to use the Program mode How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image Stabilization) mode
Selecting the automatic mode will con¿gure the camera with optimal This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a
settings and you can manually con¿gure various functions. well exposed image in dim conditions.
1. Select the DUAL IS mode by using the 1
1. Select the Program mode by using the 1
Mode dial. (p.20) Mode dial. (p.20)
2. Point the camera towards the subject 2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor. LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an 3. Press the Shutter button to capture an
image. image.
ÃRefer to page 39-46 for more
information about the Program mode menus. Things to watch out for using the DUAL IS mode
– The digital zoom will not operate in the DUAL IS mode.
– If the lighting conditions are brighter than Àuorescent lighting conditions,
How to use the Manual mode the DUAL IS will not activate.
– If the lighting conditions are darker than in Àuorescent lighting
The user can manually set both the aperture value and the shutter
conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( ) will be displayed.
speed.
For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake
1. Select the Manual mode by using the 1 warning indicator ( ) is not displayed.
Mode dial. (p.20) 1/30 F3.3
– If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
2. Point the camera towards the subject – As the DUAL IS uses the camera’s digital signal processor, it may take
and compose the image by using the a little longer for the camera to process and save the images.
LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an
image.
ÃRefer to page 44 for more information
about the menus.
021
Starting the Recording mode
How to use the Beauty Shot mode How to use the Nightscene modes
Take a photo of portraits by setting options to clear facial imperfections. Select this mode at night or in low light conditions.
1. Select the Beauty Shot mode by using 1 1. Select the Nightscene mode by using 1
the Mode dial. (p.20) the Mode dial. (p.20)
2. Point the camera towards the subject 2. Point the camera towards the subject
and compose the image by using the and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor. LCD monitor.
3. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the Shutter button to capture an
image.
4. Press the Up/Down button to select
[Face Tone] or [Face Retouch].
5. Press the Right button, then press the RECORDING
Face Tone Level 1
Up/Down button to select a desired Face Retouch Level 2
level of each function. Quality Level 3 How to use the Scene modes
OIS
The higher the level is, [Face Tone] Voice Memo Use the menu to easily con¿gure optimal settings for a variety of
becomes brighter and [Face Retouch] Voice Record
shooting situations. (p. 55)
features better performance. Back OK Set
6. Press the OK button to ¿nish your 1. Select the Scene mode by using the 1
022
Starting the Recording mode
The scene modes are listed below. (p.55) How to use the [Frame Guide] mode
Icons Scene modes Description Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a picture
Use this mode when you want someone else for you from the angle you choose.
Frame Guide to take a picture for you from the angle you 1. Take a picture from the angle you 1
choose. choose.
Selecting the portrait mode will con¿gure - A translucent guide appears round
Portrait the camera with optimal settings for portrait the sides of the picture.
photography.
To take a picture of fast moving objects, for Guide
Children Cancel Frame : OK
example, children.
Landscape To take pictures of distant scenery.
2. Then another person can take the 1
Close-up shooting for small objects such as picture by aligning the edge of the
Close up
plants and insects.
picture to be taken with the translucent
Text Use this mode to shoot a document. guide framing the sides of the window.
Sunset For taking pictures of sunsets.
Dawn Daybreak scenes. Cancel Frame : OK
023
Starting the Recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode Recording HD (High DeÀnition) movie clips
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording You can record HD (High De¿nition) movie clips. (1280X720, 30 fps)
time(maximum of 29 minutes) of the memory capacity allows. H.264(MPEG4.AVC) is a standard for the digital video codec.
It supports a high quality movie clip in a small ¿le size.
1. Select the Movie clip mode by using 00:01:01
the Mode dial. (p.20) 1. Select the Movie clip mode by using the
2. Point the camera towards the subject Mode dial. (p.20) 1280x720HQ
and compose the image by using the
2. Press the Fn button to set the resolution
LCD monitor.
to either [1280HQ] or [1280].
3. Press the Shutter button once and movie
clips are recorded for up to 29 minutes. 3. Press the Shutter button to record
STANDBY
Movie clips will still be recorded if the video for the available recording time.
Shutter button is released.
If you wish to stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
ÃImage size and type are listed below. z What is H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC) ?
– Image size: 1280X720HQ, 1280X720, 640x480, 320x240 With its high-compression rate and the small file size, it is a
(1280X720HQ and 1280X720 are the settings for standard for the digital video codec. It supports the recording
recording high-quality videos.) functions in a high resolution.
– Movie clip ¿le type: H.264(MPEG4.AVC)
– Frame Rate: 60FPS, 30FPS, 15FPS
– The frame rate can be selected when the following image size is
selected.
1280X720HQ, 1280X720, 640x480: 30FPS, 15FPS selectable.
320x240: 60FPS, 30FPS 15FPS selectable.
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Starting the Recording mode
Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
You can record the movie clip without sound. This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes,
while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your
Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for
favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple
Movie clip mode. RECORDING
movie clips.
4. Press the MENU button. Command Lever
OIS
5. Select the [RECORDING] menu by Voice Off
pressing the Left/Right button. On Using Successive Recording
Zoom Mute
6. Press the Down button to select the Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for 00:01:01
[Voice] menu and press the Right Back OK Set
Movie clip mode.
button. 3. Point the camera towards the subject
00:01:01
7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the and compose the image by using the
Up/Down button. LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button
8. Press the OK button. You can record a and movie clips are recorded for as long 00:00:18
movie without sound. as the available recording time. Movie SH Stop REC
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Things to watch out for when taking pictures
zPressing the Shutter button down half way. zAvoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an image.
Lightly press the Shutter button to con¿rm focus and Àash battery charge. zCompose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Press the Shutter button all way down to take the picture. zUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as
expected.
– When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
– If the subject is highly reÀective or shiny.
– If the subject is moving at high speed.
– When there is strong reÀected light, or when the background is very
bright.
<Lightly press the Shutter button> <Press the Shutter button down all – When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very
the way> narrow (such as a stick or Àagpole).
zThe available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting – When the surroundings are dark.
conditions and camera settings.
zWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting
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Focus lock Using the camera buttons
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use to set the camera
the focus lock function.
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera
Using the Focus Lock buttons.
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 POWER button
unwanted picture.
3. With the Shutter button still pressed down only halfway, move the Used for turning the camera’s power on/off.
camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the If there is no operation during the speci¿ed
Shutter button completely to take the picture. If you release your ¿nger time, the camera’s power will be turned off
from the Shutter button, the focus lock function will be cancelled. automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 86 for more information about
1
the auto power off function.
1/30 F3.3 1/30 F3.3
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Shutter button Zoom W/T Lever
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode. When the menu window is not displayed,
this lever is used to control the optical
zIn Movie clip mode or digital zoom. This camera has a 10X
Pressing the Shutter button down fully optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom
starts the process for recording a movie function. Using both will offer a total zoom
clip. Press the Shutter button once ratio of 50X.
and the movie clip is recorded for as
long as the available recording time in
the memory allows. If you wish to stop TELE Zoom
recording, press the Shutter button Optical zoom TELE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right to see the
again. subject closer.
zIn Still image mode Digital zoom TELE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right once again
Pressing the Shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and in optical 10x zoom mode to enable digital zoom
checks the condition of the Àash. (software tele). Stop moving the Zoom W/T lever
Pressing the Shutter button down fully takes and stores the image. to stop the operation of digital zoom (tele). In digital
If you select voice memo recording, the recording will start after the 5x zoom mode, digital zoom is disabled even if you
camera has ¿nished storing the image data. operate the Zoom W/T lever.
1 1 X5.0 1
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Zoom W/T Lever
WIDE Zoom
zImages taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for
Optical zoom WIDE: Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in optical zoom the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place.
mode to see subjects in the distance. Continue zYou may notice a decrease in image quality when using the
to move the Zoom W/T lever to the left to disable digital zoom.
optical zoom. zTo view a clearer digital zoom image, press the Shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and press the
Zoom T button again.
zThe digital zoom can’t be activated in the [Face Detection],
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Function Description / Info ( ) / Up button
While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction ŷ Histogram/Grid Window ( )
button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function Histogram
descriptions of the current ¿lming image (¿lming mode) can be
Histogram shows you the distribution of
accessed through the liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function
brightness in recorded images. If the bars in the
description / Information ( ) button.
histogram are higher towards the right, the image
Pixel
may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the
1 1
left, the image may be too dark. If the lighting
conditions are too bright to check the subject by
Distribution of brightness
using the LCD, checking the histogram will enable
Display every piece of information about Display detailed photo information
shooting. including grid line & histograms. more precise exposure control for the shots. Dark Bright
Grid
If you focus on the subject using a variety of horizontal or vertical grids, you
will be able to take pictures at better angles, checking size, horizontality, or
<Filming screen> <Histogram/Grid Window> proportions. For information on types of grid and how to set them, refer to
Page 81.
1 1 ŷ Function description: When pressing the Function description button on
the information screen mode, detailed descriptions of
the functions can be viewed. The function description
Display the basic information. Display description for each feature.
can be cancelled by pressing the Function description
button again.
Pressing
the Function Pressing
description the
button Fn button
<Information screen> <Function description screen> 1 1
SIZE
Set the photo size.
zHistogram is not displayed when operating the [Face Detection] Display description for each feature.
function.
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Macro ( ) / Down button
Types of focus mode and focus range (W: Wide, T: Tele)
Available focusing method, by Recording mode
W: 5 ~ 50 W: 5 ~ In¿nity W: 50 ~ In¿nity z z
Focus range
T: 100 ~ 200 T: 100 ~ In¿nity T: 200 ~ In¿nity SCENE
Mode
Mode DUAL IS ( ) Auto macro Manual focus Macro Normal
z
Focus Type Auto macro ( ) Normal
z
W: 5 ~ In¿nity W: 50 ~ In¿nity
Focus range z
T: 100 ~ In¿nity T: 200 ~ In¿nity
z
z
zWhen the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to z
avoid camera shake. z
zWhen you take a picture within 50cm (Wide zoom) or 100cm
z
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.
z
zWhen you take a picture within the 5cm macro range, the
autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct
z
focus distance.
z
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Flash ( ) / Left button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Left zIfyou press the Shutter button after selecting the Àash, the
button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. ¿rst Àash ¿res to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Power ratio of Àash). Do not move the camera until the second
Flash( )/Left button operates as the Flash( ) button. Àash ¿res.
zUsing the Àash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
2. Press the Flash button until the desired Àash mode indicator is [Dawn], [Firework], [Self-Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes and
displayed on the LCD monitor. the Movie clip mode, the Àash function will not operate.
zTake photographs within the Àash range.
3. A Àash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the
correct Àash to suit the environment. zThe image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or
highly reÀective.
Flash range zWhen taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the Àash,
(Unit: m) there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is
caused by the Àash light reÀecting off atmospheric dust.
WIDE TELE ISO
Normal 0.5 ~ 4.7 2.0 ~ 2.7
Macro 0.3 ~ 0.5 1.0 ~ 2.0
AUTO
Manual focus 0.3 ~ 4.7 1.0 ~ 2.7
Auto macro 0.3 ~ 4.7 1.0 ~ 2.7
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Flash ( ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator
Available Áash mode, by Recording mode
(z: Selectable)
z z
If a subject or background is dark, the camera
Auto & Red-eye Àash will work automatically and will reduce z
reduction the red-eye effect by using the red-eye z z z
reduction function.
z z z
The Àash ¿res regardless of the available light.
z
Fill in Àash The intensity of the Àash will be automatically
controlled to suit the prevailing conditions. z z
z z z
The Àash operates with a slow shutter speed
to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor z z z
Slow synchro
lighting conditions the camera shake warning
z
indicator ( ) will appear on the LCD monitor.
z
The Àash does not ¿re.
z
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where Àash photography z
Flash off
is prohibited. When you capture an image in z
poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warning
indicator ( ) will appear on the LCD monitor. z
z
When a shot with “Red-eye” is detected,
Red-eye
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect z
reduction
automatically. z
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Self-timer ( ) / Right button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Selecting the self-timer
Self-timer ( ) / Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
1
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Self-timer 1. Select a Recording mode with the
( ) / Right button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This exception of Voice recording mode.
function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the (p.20)
image. 2. Press the Self-timer ( ) button until
the desired mode indicator displays on
zIfyou operate the Self-timer( ) button during the self-timer the LCD monitor.
operation, the self-timer function is cancelled. 3. When you press the Shutter button, the
zUse a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. picture will be taken after the speci¿ed <Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer>
zIn Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. time has elapsed.
zWhen you select 2SEC self-timer with Àash, the delay
(2 seconds) can be extended according to the Àash charging Icon Self-timer Mode Description
status.
Pressing the Shutter button will allow an interval
zWhen taking a picture using the self-timer, the self-timer lamp 10SEC self-timer
of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
works as follows :
Pressing the Shutter button will allow an interval
2SEC self-timer
of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
– For the ¿rst 7 seconds, the lamp blinks
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds
at 1 second intervals.
10SEC self-timer Double self-timer and 2 seconds later a second picture will be
– For the ¿nal 3 seconds, the lamp blinks taken.
quickly at 0.25-second intervals.
The camera detects the subject’s movement
For the ¿nal 2 seconds, the lamp blinks 6 seconds after pressing the Shutter button,
2SEC self-timer Motion Timer
quickly at 0.25-second intervals. and the picture is taken when the movement is
stopped.
You can take a picture by remote control instead
of using the shutter button of the camera.
Remote Remote control mode is maintained after
recording. Press the power button to release
the setting.
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Self-timer ( ) / Right button
Motion Timer In the following cases, the Motion Timer may not operate.
zThe focus distance is over 3m. 1
Motion Icon & Self-timer lamp
zThe exposure is too bright or
*1: The camera detects the subject’s movement 6 seconds after pressing
the Shutter button, so con¿rm the composition within 6 seconds.
*2: Move your body or hands fully.
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Self-timer ( ) / Right button MENU / OK button
Remote control range MENU button
When you take a picture by using the remote – When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera
control, refer to the illustrations shown alongside mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return
about the remote control range. the LCD to the initial display.
– A menu window is displayed in each of [Movie], [Auto], [Program],
[Manual], [DUAL IS], [Beauty Shot], [Nightscene], and [Scene] modes.
[Shutter button on the
remote control]
Pressing the
MENU button.
1
RECORDING
Command Lever EV
Flash EVC 0
Quality Fine
ACB Off
Replacing battery for the remote control OIS On
Voice Memo Off
Make sure the + (positive) polarity is toward the top and the - (negative)
Move MENU Exit
polarity is toward the bottom while installing battery for the remote control.
Replace battery for the remote control in the local service centre. <Menu off> <Menu on>
Use the CR 2025 3V battery.
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 con¿rming data.
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Fn button
You can use the Fn button to set the following menus. How to use the Fn menu
(z: Selectable) 1. Press the Fn button in an available mode.
- Press the Fn button twice in some modes.
Page
2. Select a desired menu by pressing the Up/Down button. And then a
SIZE z z z z z z z z p.40 sub menu will be displayed on the bottom left side of the LCD monitor.
Center AF
DRIVE z z p.42
ISO z z p.43
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Fn button: Size Focus Area
You can select the image size appropriate for your application. You can select your preferred Focus
Area according to the shooting
Still Icon conditions. Center AF
Movie Icon
clip
Size 1280x720HQ 1280x720 640x480 320x240 Icon Focus Area Description
mode
The rectangular area in the center of the LCD
Center AF
monitor will be focused.
This camera selects all available AF points of the
Multi AF
LCD monitor.
1024X768 640X480
Selection AF Focus on the desired position of the LCD monitor.
ÚWhen the camera focuses on the subject, the auto focus frame turns to
green. When the camera doesn’t focus on the subject, the auto focus
frame turns to red.
How to Enable Selection AF
< Still image mode > < Movie clip mode > Press the Up/Down/Left/Right button
to move the focus mark to the desired
position. Press the shutter button to enable
The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots
Selection AF. Once setting is complete, the
available because high resolution images require more memory.
focus mark will be ¿xed at the position set.
If you want to change the position of the
focus mark, press the Fn button and select
Move OK Set
[Selection AF]. Then the focus mark setting
window will appear. Focus Mark
Ú Even if you turn off the power and turn on it again, the previous setting will
be maintained.
Ú [Selection AF] is not available when operating the [Face Detection]
040 function.
Fn button: Frame rate Fn button: Metering
This menu allows you to select an If you cannot obtain suitable exposure
appropriate frame rate depending on the conditions, you can change the metering Multi
intended use for a recorded video. 30 FPS method to take brighter pictures.
Using a faster shutter speed enables the
movie clip to catch a decisive moment,
but which will raise the ¿le size.
Metering
Icon Description
Mode
Mode Movie clip mode Exposure will be calculated based on an average
Icon of light in each image area divided into multiple
Multi regions. However, the calculation will be biased
Sub menu 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS towards the centre of the image area. This is
File Format H.264 H.264 H.264 suitable for general use.
Only the rectangular area in the centre of the LCD
zThis ¿le format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera monitor will be metered for light. This is suitable
Spot
File system). when the subject in the centre is exposed correctly,
regardless of the back lighting.
Exposure will be calculated based on an average
of the available light in the image area. However,
Center
the calculation will be biased towards the centre of
Weighted
the image area. This is suitable for taking a picture
of small objects like Àowers or insects.
ÚIf the subject is not the centre of the focus area, do not use the [Spot]
metering as this may result in an exposure error. In this circumstance, it is
better to use exposure compensation.
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Fn button: Drive mode
You can select continuous shot, and zHigh resolution and picture quality increases ¿le saving time,
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). which increases stand-by time.
Single
zIf the [Continuous], [High Speed], [AEB] or [Motion Capture] sub
menu is selected, the Àash will be off automatically.
zIf less than 30 pictures are available in the memory, the motion
capture is not available.
zIt is best to use a tripod for the [AEB] shooting as the time to save
each image ¿le is longer and blurring caused by camera shake may
occur.
Icon Drive Mode Description
zIn [Manual] mode, [High Speed], [AEB], and [Motion Capture] are
Images will be taken continuously until the Shutter when the shutter speed is faster than 1/4 second. If the shutter speed
Continuous button is released. is slower than 1/4 second, it will be fixed with 1/4 second.
The shooting capacity depends on the memory.
042
Fn button: ISO Fn button: White balance
You can select the ISO sensitivity when The white balance control allows you
taking pictures. to adjust the colours to appear more
The speed or speci¿c light-sensitivity of a natural.
camera is rated by ISO numbers. Auto
Auto WB
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Fn button: White balance Fn button: Aperture Value
Using the Custom White Balance This mode will set the aperture value for 1
automatic exposure in manual mode. 1/30 F3.3
White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting Smaller aperture values make the object
environment. You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for sharp but blur the background. Larger
a given shooting environment by setting up the custom white balance. aperture values make both the object
1. Select the Custom Set ( ) menu of and background sharp.
the White Balance and place a sheet
of white paper in front of the camera so
that the LCD monitor shows only white. Aperture Value
Setting up the Aperture Value
2. MENU/OK button: Selects previous
custom white Press the Fn button. Then press the command lever to the left or right to
balance. set the aperture value.
White paper
Shutter button: Saves new custom white balance.
– The custom white balance value will be applied, starting with the
next picture you take. Fn button: Shutter Speed
– The user con¿gured white balance will be remain effective until it is
This mode will set the shutter speed for 1
overwritten.
automatic exposure in manual mode. 1/30 F3.3
High shutter speeds can capture a
moving object in a way that makes it
seem as if the object is not moving. Low
shutter speeds can capture a moving
object, giving it a dynamic feeling of
movement.
Shutter Speed
Setting up the Shutter Speed
Press the Fn button and then Left/Right button. Press the command
lever to the left or right to set the shutter speed.
044
Fn button: Face Detection
If you use face detection options, your zThis function can detect up to 10 faces.
camera can detect a human face. When zWhen the camera recognises many people at the same time, it
focusing on a human face, the brightness will focus on the nearest person.
of the face is also adjusted. You can zReturn to previous AF mode if face detection failed.
also capture natural facial expressions zIn some conditions this function cannot work properly.
by using self portrait, smile shot or blink FACE DETECTION
- When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is
detection.
hidden.
- When the subject does not look at the camera.
Ú Selectable modes: [Auto], [Program], [Manual], [DUAL IS], [Beauty - Camera doesn’t detect a face as the conditions are too dark or
Shot], [Scene] ([Portrait], [Children], [Beach&Snow], too bright.
[Self-Shot], [Café]) - The distance between the camera and object is too great.
- If there is reÀection of the light or the back light that are too
Face Detection bright.
zThe maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m (Wide).
This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then
The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the
z
sets the focus and exposure.
subject.
zWhen using the digital zoom, [Face Detection] is not available.
1. The size and position of the auto focus 1
zIn [Beauty Shot], [Frame Guide], [Portrait], and [Children] mode,
frame is automatically set on the face of
the subject. the [Face Detection] function setting is set to its default value.
045
Fn button: Face Detection
Self Portrait Smile Shot
When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically The camera automatically takes a picture 1
detected so that you can take self portraits more easily and quickly. by detecting the face of the subject
although you don’t press the shutter button.
1. For self-¿lming, set the camera lens 1 If you press the Shutter button,
towards the face of the object. the picture is taken in the normal way.
It automatically detects the face of the When taking a picture of smile shot,
object, and emits a guiding sound. showing teethes or keeping the smiley face
of your subject helps detecting
- When locating the face in the center of
the screen, it repeatedly emits a faster
the smile face of the subject.
sound unlike the sounds that are emitted
when the face is not in the center. Blink Detection
2. Start ¿lming by pressing the Shutter button. If the eyes of the subject are closed when 1
the shutter button is pressed, the camera
takes 3 continuous shots and then the
images are saved.
zThe guiding sound can be set using the [Self-Portrait] Menu. The camera takes only one picture if the
(p.80) eyes of the subject are open when the
Shutter button is pressed.
[Off]: Movie clip frame stabilizer function is Mode E button Mode E button
disabled.
z z
[On]: Minimises camera shake during
z
movie recording.
z
ÚThe recording frame range becomes narrow when you select this menu. z
047
E (Effect) button: Photo Style E (Effect) button: Image editing
Selector Press the E button in the [Program], [Manual], [Movie] and some
scene modes ([Portrait], [Children], [Landscape], [Close up]).
You can add various effects to the image without an image editing
software.
Press the E button in an available mode. Colour
1. Select the desired Photo style selector 1. Select the Color( ) menu by
by pressing the Left/Right button and Vivid
pressing the Up/Down button. Color
press the OK button. 2. Select the desired sub menu by
2. Press the Shutter button to take an pressing the Left/Right button and
image. press the OK button.
3. Press the Shutter button to take an
OK Set E Back image. Move OK Set
Cool The image will be applied with cool colours. Green Captured images will be stored in a green tone.
Calm The image will be applied with calm colours. Blue Captured images will be stored in a blue tone.
Classic The image will be applied with classic colours. Negative Saves the image in negative mode.
048
E (Effect) button: Image editing
Custom colour: You can change the
Contrast
image.
049
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings
You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. Menu Sub menu Available mode Page
The items indicated by are default settings. Off On
Voice p.55
Zoom Mute -
Menu Sub menu Available mode Page
Frame Guide Portrait
EV EV(A, S)
Command Lever Children Landscape
ISO WB p.51 Close up Text
Flash EVC +1.0, +0.5, 0, -0.5, -1.0 Scene Sunset Dawn p.55
Backlight Firework
Super Fine Fine
Beach&Snow Self-Shot
Quality
p.52 Food Café
Normal -
Menus
Ú are subject to change without prior notice.
ACB Off On
OIS Off On
p.53
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Command Lever Flash Intensity
You can enable the desired features for You can control Àash intensity.
the command lever on the back of the RECORDING (You can set Àash intensity within the RECORDING
camera. Command Lever EV
range of +/- 1EV in intervals of 0.5EV.) Command Lever
Flash EVC ISO Flash EVC +1.0
Quality WB Quality +0.5
- [Command Lever] Sub menus: ACB - [Flash EVC] Sub menus: ACB 0
[EV], [EV(A, S)], [ISO], [WB]. OIS [+1.0], [+0.5], [0], [-0.5], [-1.0]. OIS -0.5
Voice Memo Voice Memo -1.0
- Move the command lever to the left Back OK Set Back OK Set
or right to select the submenu for each
feature. 1
Ú For detailed information on using the command lever, refer to Page 30.
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Quality ACB
You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application This function is to adjust the contrast automatically when taking
of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower photos in an environment with big exposure difference i.e. backlight
the picture quality. or contrast. This function adjusts the brightness automatically and
allows the subject to be photographed clearly.
- [Quality] Sub menus: [Super Fine],
[Fine], [Normal]. RECORDING - [ACB] Sub menus: [Off], [On]
Command Lever
RECORDING
Flash EVC
Command Lever
Quality Super Fine
Flash EVC
ACB Fine
Quality
OIS Normal
ACB Off
Voice Memo
OIS On
Back OK Set
Voice Memo
Back OK Set
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OIS (Optical image Stabilization) Voice Memo
This feature allows you to minimize camera shake while taking a You can add your voice-over to a stored
picture. still image. (Max. 10 sec.) RECORDING
Command Lever
- [OIS] Sub menus: [Off], [On]. Flash EVC
Quality
RECORDING ACB
Command Lever OIS Off
Flash EVC Voice Memo On
Quality Back OK Set
ACB
OIS Off – If the voice memo indicator is displayed 1
Voice Memo On
on the LCD monitor, the setting is
Back OK Set
completed.
1 – Press the Shutter button and take a
picture. The picture is stored on the
memory card.
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Voice recording
A voice can be recorded for as long as Pausing while recording a voice 00:01:00
the available recording time (Max. 10 RECORDING
hour) allows. Flash EVC 0 Using this function, you can record
Quality Fine your favourite voice clips into a voice
Press the Shutter button to record a voice. ACB Off
OIS On
recording ¿le without having to create
– Press the Shutter button once and Voice Memo Off multiple voice recording ¿les. 00:00:06
voice is recorded for as long as the Voice Record
SH Stop Pause
available recording time (max:10 Move OK Set 1. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button
<Pausing the voice recording>
hour) allows. The recording time will be to pause recording.
00:01:00
displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will 2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button again to resume the recording.
still be recorded if the Shutter button is 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
released.
– If you wish to stop recording, press the
Shutter button again. 00:00:00
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Recording the movie clip without voice Starting play mode
You can record the movie without voice. Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the Play
mode ( ) button. The camera can now play back the images
Select [Voice] menu in the Movie
stored in the memory.
clip mode. (p. 25) RECORDING
If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions
( ) icon will appear on the LCD monitor. Command Lever
OIS apply only to the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted
Press the Shutter button and a movie will
Voice Off in the camera, all the camera functions apply only to the internal
record for as long as the memory capacity On
memory.
allows without voice. Zoom Mute
Back OK Set
00:01:01
Playing back a still image
1. Select the Play mode by pressing the
Play mode button.
Scene mode
Use the menu to easily con¿gure optimal settings for a variety of
shooting situations.
Press the MENU button and select a
desired sub menu. RECORDING
3. Select an image that you want to view
ÚRefer to page 23 for more information. Scene Frame Guide by pressing the Left/Right button.
Quality Portrait
Ú Press and hold the Left or Right
OIS Children
Voice Memo Landscape button to play back the images
Voice Record Close up quickly.
Text
Back OK Set
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Starting play mode
Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function
1. Select the recorded movie clip that 100-0010 You can capture still images from the movie clip.
you want to play back by using the
Left/Right button. How to capture the movie clip
2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button
to playback a movie clip ¿le. 1. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button 100-0010
– To pause a movie clip ¿le while 00:00:05 FF Ź
while playing the movie clip.
ŻREW
playing it back, press the Play & Pause Then press the E button.
Pause ( ) button again.
2. The paused movie clip is saved in a
– Pressing the Play & Pause ( )
button again will cause the movie clip new ¿le name.
¿le to restart. ÚThe captured movie clip ¿le is the 00:00:06
– To rewind the movie clip while it is same size as the original movie clip Play E Capture
cancelled.
[Yes]: The extracted frames are saved as a new ¿le name.
zIf you don’t specify the ending point of the movie clip, the
trimming con¿rmation window will be displayed at the point of
the last frame.
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Starting play mode LCD monitor Indicator
Playing back a voice memo The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed
image.
1. Select a still image that has the voice 1 2 3 4
100-0010
memo. 100-0010
2. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button
to play back the voice memo. $ 5
#
– To pause the voice memo, while ISO 80 6
@
playing it back, press the Play & AV F 3.3 7
TV 1/45 8
Pause ( ) button again. FLASH Off
SIZE 3648X2736
– To resume playback of the voice 100-0010 DATE 2009/01/01
memo, press the Play & Pause
!0 9
( ) button.
– To stop playback of the voice memo, No. Description Icon Page
press the Play & Pause ( ) 1 Playback mode p.55
button and then press the OK button.
00:00:06 2 Folder name & File name 100-0010 p.85
Pause
Internal memory icon/
3 / -
100-0010 Memory card icon indicator
4 Battery p.15
5 Histogram p.31
6 ISO 80 ~ 3200 p.43
7 Aperture value F 3.3 ~ 13.1 p.44
00:00:06
8 Shutter speed 16 ~ 1/1500 p.44
Play
9 Flash On/Off p.34~35
10 Image size 3648x2736 ~ 320X240 p.40
11 Recording date 2009/01/01 p.82
12 DPOF p.75~77
13 Protect p.74
14 Voice Memo p.72
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Thumbnail( )/Digital Zoom( ) Lever
set up the Play mode functions.
You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop
and save a selected area of an image.
Play mode button
Thumbnail display
If you have turned on the camera by
1. Once a picture has been played back, move
pressing the POWER button, you can
the Thumbnail lever to the left.
press the Play mode button once to
2. The thumbnail display will highlight the
switch to Play mode and press it again
image that had been showing at the time
to switch to Recording mode.
the thumbnail mode was selected.
You can turn the power on with the Play mode button. The camera is 3. Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image.
turned on in play mode. Press the Play mode button again to turn off 4. Move the Digital Zoom lever to the right to return to the picture
the camera. playback state.
Manner mode: To select the Manner mode, press the Play mode
button for more than 3 seconds. In the Manner mode, 100-0010 100-0010
Operating sound, Effect sound, Start-up sound and
Shutter sound will not be generated. To cancel the 1 2 3
7 8 9
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera
Image enlargement The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size
1. Select the picture you want to enlarge and move Image size
the Digital Zoom lever to the right. Then the
selected picture will be digitally enlarged. Maximum
X11.40 X10.10 X9.60 X9.50 X8.10 X6.40 X3.20
enlargement rate
2. Different parts of the image can be Trimming: You can extract part of the image that you want and save it
displayed is an enlarged view by checking the image enlargement the Up/Down button and press the OK
indicator shown at the top left of the LCD monitor. (If the image is not button. OK Con¿rm
an enlarged view, the indicator will not be displayed.) You can also – [No]: The trimming menu will disappear.
check the area of enlargement. – [Yes]: The trimmed image will be saved as a new ¿le name, and
– Movie clips and WAV ¿les can’t be enlarged. appear on the LCD monitor.
– If an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may occur. ÚIf there is not enough memory space to save the trimmed image, the
image can’t be trimmed.
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Info ( ) / Up button Play & Pause ( ) / Down button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the Up button In Play mode, the Play & Pause ( )/ Down button works as
operates as a direction button. When the menu is not displayed on follows:
the LCD monitor, pressing the Info( ) button will display image
information on the LCD monitor. – If the menu is displayed
Press the Down button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or
100-0010 to move down the sub menu cursor.
– If a still image with a voice memo, a voice ¿le, or a movie clip is playing
· In Stop mode: Plays a still image with a voice memo, a voice ¿le,
Info ( ) button
or a movie clip.
· During playback: Temporarily stops playback.
· In Pause mode: Resumes playback
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Left / Right / MENU / OK button Delete ( ) button
Left/Right/MENU/OK button activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory card. By activating the
Recycle Bin function (p.84) you can restore deleted photos.
– Left button: While the menu is showing, the Left button operates as a
direction button. While the menu is not showing, press the 1. Select an image that you want to delete
Left button to select the previous image. by pressing the Left/Right button and
– Right button: While the menu is showing, the Right button operates as press the Delete button.
a direction button. While the menu is not showing, press
the Right button to select the next image.
– MENU button: When you press the MENU button, the play mode menu
will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will 100-0010 100-0010
return the LCD to the initial display.
– OK button: When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK
Delete? 1
Delete? 2 3
button is used for con¿rming data that is changed by using
No No
the 5 function button. Yes Yes
4 5 6
7 8 9
T Select OK Con¿rm OK Con¿rm
T Select OK Delete
3. Select the submenu values by pressing the Up/Down button and then
press the OK button.
Print OK Menu
– If [No] is selected: Cancels “Delete Image”.
– If [Yes] is selected: Deletes the selected images.
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E (Effect) button: Resize
Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] to – A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image, but not
save an image to be the start-up image. vice versa.
1. Press the Play mode button and press – Only JPEG images can be resized. Movie clip (H264), Voice recording
the E button. (WAV) ¿les can’t be resized.
RESIZE
2. Press the Left/Right button and select – You can change the resolution of only those ¿les compressed in the
the [RESIZE] ( ) menu tab. JPEG 4:2:2 format.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing – The resized image will have a new ¿le name. The [Start Image] image
the Up/Down button and press the OK is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory.
button. Move E Exit
– If a new user image is saved, one of the two user images will be deleted
in order.
– If the memory capacity is insuf¿cient to store the resized image, a
Image Resize Types (z: Selectable) [Memory Full!] message will appear on the LCD monitor and the resized
image can’t be stored.
z z z z z
z z z z
z z z
z z
z
z z z z
z z z
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E (Effect) button: Rotating an image E (Effect) button: Colour
You can rotate the stored images by It is possible to add colour effects to your images by using this button.
various degrees. ROTATE
1 Press the Play mode button and press
Once the playback of the rotated picture
the E button.
is ¿nished, it will switch back to the Color
2. Press the Left/Right button and select the [ROTATE] ( ) menu tab. Move E Exit
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/ Down button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press
the OK button.
Right 90Û Left 90Û 180Û
ÚIf you display the rotated image on the LCD monitor, empty spaces may 4. The changed image is saved as a new ¿le name.
appear to the left and right of the image.
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E (Effect) button: Colour E (Effect) button: Image editing
Custom colour
1. Press the Play button and press the E button.
2. Select ( ) menu tab by pressing the Left/Right button.
You can change the R(Red), G(Green) and
B(Blue) values of the image.
Custom Color
ACB
You can automatically adjust the
brightness of the dark area, caused by ACB
under exposure to the light source.
ŻŹ Move OK Set
ŻŹ Move OK Set
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E (Effect) button: Image editing
Face Retouch Contrast control
When you recorded a person, you can You can change the contrast of the
retouch the subject’s face. Face Retouch image. Contrast
3. Press the OK button and the image will 3. Press the OK button and the image
be saved as a new ¿le name. will be saved as a new ¿le name.
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E (Effect) button: Image editing Using the remote control in play mode
You can play the movie clip and images by remote control.
Noise effect
You can add noise to an image to add a
more classic feel to your photo. Add Noise
1. Select ( ) by pressing the Up/Down Button for moving up : move to the previous thumbnail page.
button and press the OK button.
2 The [Processing!] message is displayed
Button for moving left/right : You can move to the left/right
and the image is saved as a new ¿le OK Set E Back image in the thumbnail screen.
name
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor
Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Page
In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on
Select -
the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as Delete p.75
follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press All Yes/No
the Play mode button or Shutter button. PLAY Standard Select/All Pics/Cancel
BACK p.75~
( ) DPOF Index No/Yes
Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Page 77
Size Select/All Pics/Cancel
Show Start Play/Repeat Play - p.69
Copy To Card No Yes - p.78
All -
Images
Smart Album - This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge
MULTI p.70 supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately)
SLIDE Off/Calm/Sweet/Rural/
Effect with a USB cable.
SHOW Vivid/Lively/Shine/Relax
( ) Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Page
Interval 1, 3, 5, 10sec -
p.71 Images One Pic All Pics -
Off/Mist/Muse/Fall/Dawn/
Music Auto Postcard -
Party/Drops/Trip
Off - Card 4X6 -
Voice Memo p.72 Size L 2L -
On -
PLAY Off - Letter A4 -
BACK p.72~
Smart Album A3 - - p.89
On - 73
( )
Select - Auto Full -
Protect p.74 1 2 -
All Unlock/Lock
Layout 4 8 -
9 16 -
Index - -
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Setting up the play back function Starting the slide show ( )
using the LCD monitor Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. You can
view the slide show by connecting the camera to an external monitor.
Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Sub Menu Page 1. Press the Play mode button and press the MENU button.
Auto - 2. Press the Left/Right button and select the [MULTI SLIDE SHOW]
Plain - menu tab.
Type
Photo -
Start the slide show
FastPhoto -
Auto -
The slide show can start only in the [Show Start] menu.
Draft - 1. Use the Up/Down button to select the
Quality [Show Start] menu and press the Right MULTI SLIDE SHOW
Normal -
button. Show Start Play
Fine - Images Repeat Play
p.89 2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Effect
Auto - the Up/Down button. Interval
Music
Date Print Off - [Play]: The slide show is closed after
one cycle.
On - Back OK Set
[Repeat Play]:The slide show is
Auto - repeated until cancelled.
File Name Off - 3. Press the OK button and the slideshow will be started.
On - – To pause the slide show while playing it back, press the Play &
No - Pause ( ) button again.
Reset – Pressing the Play & Pause ( ) button again will cause the slide
Yes -
show to restart.
ÚMenus are subject to change without prior notice. – To stop playback of the slide show, press the Play & Pause ( )
button, and then press the OK button.
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Starting the slide show ( )
Selecting Images ConÀgure slide show effects
You can select image to view. Unique screen effects can be used for the slide show.
1 Use the Up/Down button to select the 1. Select the [Effect] sub menu by
[Images] menu and press the Right pressing the Up/Down button and MULTI SLIDE SHOW
MULTI SLIDE SHOW
button. Show Start press the Right button. Show Start Off
Images Calm
2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing
Images All 2. Use the Up/Down button to select the Effect Sweet
Effect Smart Album
the Up/Down button. Interval
type of effect. Interval Rural
Music Vivid
[All]: All images saved in the Memory Music 3. Press the OK button to con¿rm the Lively
are played back. OK Set
setting. Back OK Set
Back
[Smart Album]: Images are played back
depending on the category of [Smart Album].
– When the effect is selected, the background music is changed according
3. Press the OK button and the settings are saved.
to the default setting of the effect.
Effect Description
Off No background music.
Calm Background music is set to [Mist].
Sweet Background music is set to [Muse].
Rural Background music is set to [Fall].
Vivid Background music is set to [Dawn].
Lively Background music is set to [Party].
Shine Background music is set to [Drops].
Relax Background music is set to [Trip].
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Starting the slide show ( )
Setting play interval Setting Background Music
Set the slide show play interval. Set the slide show music.
1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by 1. Select the [Music] sub menu by
pressing the Up/Down button and press MULTI SLIDE SHOW pressing the Up/Down button and press MULTI SLIDE SHOW
the Right button. Show Start
the Right button. Show Start Off
Images Images Mist
2. Use the Up/Down button to select the Effect 1sec 2. Use the Up/Down button to select the Effect Muse
desired interval. Interval 3sec
desired Music. Interval Fall
3. Press the OK button to save the Music 5sec Music Dawn
10sec 3. Press the OK button to save the Party
con¿guration. Back OK Set con¿guration. Back OK Set
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Playback ( )
Voice memo Smart Album
You can add your voice to a stored still image. You can easily categorize or search a large amount of content such
as pictures and videos.
100-0010 100-0010
PLAYBACK 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the
Voice Memo Off
Smart Album On [Smart Album] menu. Press the Right PLAYBACK
Protect
Delete button. Voice Memo
DPOF Smart Album Off
Copy To Card 00:00:06 2. Press the Up/Down button to select [On]. Protect On
Start : Shutter SH Stop Delete
Back OK Set
Ú In [Smart Album], [On] is the default
DPOF
<Voice memo menu> <Ready for recording> <Voice is recording> value. Copy To Card
– Press the Shutter button to take a picture. The images are saved on the 3. Press the Play mode button to switch to Back OK Set
memory. After saving the image, the voice is recording for 10 seconds. playback mode.
– To stop the recording, press the Shutter button. 4. Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left to
move to the Smart Album window.
5. Each time you press the Down button,
you can move to another category.
6. Press the Left/Right button to move to
the previous or next ¿le.
Date 2009/01/01
- As the display bar moves, the target 11 15 1 2 5
image is displayed.
zWhen [Smart Album] mode runs ¿rstly, it may take few minutes
depends on recorded data numbers. But it is not a malfunction
please wait until smart album screen appears.
zIfthe memory card is not inserted, [Smart Album] function will
not operate.
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Playback ( )
Details of Each Category
Searching or Deleting Files
073
Playback ( )
Protecting images
– If you protect an image, the protect 100-0010
This is used to protect speci¿c shots from icon will be displayed on the LCD
being accidentally erased (Lock). PLAYBACK monitor. (An unprotected image has
It also unprotects images that have been Voice Memo
Smart Album no indicator)
previously protected (Unlock). Protect Select
– An image in Lock mode will be
Delete All
1. Press the Up/Down button and select DPOF protected from the delete function or
Copy To Card
the [Protect] menu tab. And then press [Delete] functions, but will NOT be
the Right button.
Back OK Set
protected from the [Format] function.
2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing 100-0010
the Up/Down button and press the OK
Protect All?
button. 1 2 3
Unlock
Lock
[Select]: Selection window for an image 4 5 6
to be protected / released is
OK Con¿rm
displayed. T/W Lock OK Set
– Up/Down/Left/Right button:
Select an image.
– Zoom T/W Lever: Protect / release the image.
– OK button: Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear.
[All]: Protect / release all saved images.
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Playback ( )
Deleting images 3. After deletion, the screen will be changed to the play mode screen.
– Zoom T Lever: Select the image for information on your memory card’s MISC folder. Select the pictures to
deletion. (V mark) 4 5 6
be printed and how many prints to make.
– OK button: Press the OK button to zThe DPOF indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor when an
display the con¿rmation T Select OK Delete image that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be
message. Select the printed on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo labs.
[Yes] menu and press
zThis function is not available for movie clips and voice recording ¿les.
the OK button to delete
marked images. Delete All? zWhen the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, 8% of the
No
[All]: Displays con¿rmation window. Yes left and right side of the image may not be printed. Check that your
Select the [Yes] menu and printer can support the wide angle image when you print the image.
press the OK button to delete all OK Con¿rm
When you print the image at a photo lab, request that the image is
unprotected images. If there are printed as a wide angle image. (Some photo labs may not support the
no protected images, all the images are deleted and a wide angle size print.)
[No Image!] message will display.
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Playback ( )
Standard 4. Press the OK button to con¿rm the setting. If an image carries DPOF
instructions, the DPOF ( ) indicator will show.
This function allows you to embed printing quantity information on
a stored image.
[Standard] sub menu will be displayed. 1. Press the Up/Down button and select
the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press PLAYBACK
Back OK Set the Right button. Standard
Index No
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing 100-0010 2. Press the Right button again and [Index] Size Yes
the Up/Down button and press the OK sub menu will be displayed.
button. 1 2 3
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing
[Select]: Selection window for an image the Up/Down button. Back OK Set
to print is displayed. 4 5 6 If [No] is selected: Cancel the index
– Up/Down/Left/Right button: Select W Ż 00 Images Ź T print setting.
an image to print. OK Set If [Yes] is selected: The image will be printed in index format.
– Zoom T/W Lever: Select the number 4. Press the OK button to con¿rm the setting.
of prints.
[All Pics]: Con¿gure number of prints for
all pictures except movie and
voice ¿les.
– Zoom T/W Lever: Select a number W Ż 00 Images Ź T
of prints. OK Set
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Playback ( )
Print size
[All Pics]: Change print size of all saved
images.
You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the – Zoom T/W Lever: Select a print size.
memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1
– OK button: Con¿rm the changed
compatible printers.
setting.
W Ż Cancel Ź T
1. Press the Up/Down button and select
[Cancel]: Cancel all of the print size OK Set
the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press PLAYBACK
settings.
the Right button. Standard Select
Index All Pics ÚDPOF [Size] secondary menu: Cancel, 3X5, 4X6, 5X7, 8X10
2. Press the Right button again and select Size Cancel
the [Size] sub menu will be displayed.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing zDepending on the manufacturer and print model, cancelling the
the Up/Down button and press the OK Back OK Set printing may take a little longer for the printer to process.
button.
100-0010
[Select]: Selection window to change
the printed size of the image is
1 2 3
displayed.
– Up/Down/Left/Right button: 4 5 6
Select an image. Ź T
W Ż Cancel
– Zoom T/W Lever: Change the print OK Set
size.
– OK button: Your changes will be saved and the menu will disappear.
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Playback ( )
Copy To Card zIfthere is not enough space available in the memory card
to copy saved images in the internal memory (30MB), the
This enables you to copy image ¿les, movie clips and voice recording
[Copy To Card] command will copy only some of the images
¿les to the memory card.
and display [Memory Full!] message. Then the system will
1. Select the [Copy To Card] menu tab by return to the Playback mode. Please be sure to delete any
pressing the Up/Down button. And then PLAYBACK unnecessary ¿les to free up space before inserting the
press the Right button. Voice Memo memory card into the camera.
Smart Album
2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing zWhen you move the images that are stored in the internal
Protect
the Up/Down button and press the OK Delete memory by doing [Copy To Card] to the card, the next
DPOF No
button. Copy To Card Yes
number of ¿le names will be created in the card to avoid
– [No]: Cancels [Copy To Card]. Back OK Set
duplication of the ¿le name.
– [Yes]: All images, movie clips and – When the [Reset] of the [File] setup menu is set: The
voice recording ¿les saved in the internal memory are copied copied ¿le names start from after the last stored ¿le
to the memory card after the [Processing!] message is name.
displayed. After copying has been completed, the screen will – When the [Series] of the [File] setup menu is set: The
return to play mode. copied ¿le names start from after the last captured ¿le
name. After completing [Copy To Card], the last stored
image of the last copied folder is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
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Sound menu
In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup menu in Start up Sound
all camera modes, except Voice recording mode.
The menus marked * are set to the default value. You can select the sound that is activated
whenever the camera is turned on. SOUND
ÚMenus are subject to change without prior notice. Volume
– [Start Sound] sub menus: Start Sound Off
[Off]*, [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Shutter Sound Sound 1
Beep Sound Sound 2
AF Sound Sound 3
Sound ( )
Self-Portrait
Back OK Set
Volume
You can set select a volume of shutter Shutter Sound
sound, beep sound and AF sound. SOUND
Volume Off You can select the shutter sound.
– [Volume] sub menus: [Off], [Low], Start Sound Low
SOUND
[Medium]*, [High] Shutter Sound Medium – [Shutter Sound] sub menus: Volume
Beep Sound High
AF Sound
[Off], [Sound 1]*, [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Start Sound
Self-Portrait Shutter Sound Off
Beep Sound Sound 1
Back OK Set
AF Sound Sound 2
Self-Portrait Sound 3
Back OK Set
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Sound ( )
Beep Sound Self Portrait
If you set sound to on, various sounds This feature automatically detects the
will be activated for camera startup, SOUND
location of the face and optimises the SOUND
Volume Volume
when OK button is pressed, so that you Start Sound camera settings to ensure a great self Start Sound
can be aware of the camera operation Shutter Sound Off
portrait. Shutter Sound
Sound 1
status. Beep Sound
AF Sound Sound 2
Beep Sound
AF Sound Off
Self-Portrait Sound 3 – [Self-Portrait] sub menus: [Off], [On]* Self-Portrait On
– [Beep Sound] sub menus: Back OK Set Back OK Set
AF Sound
If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will
be activated when the Shutter button is SOUND
pressed down half way so that you can Volume
Start Sound
be aware of the camera operation status. Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
– [AF Sound] sub menus: [Off], [On]* AF Sound Off
Self-Portrait On
Back OK Set
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Setup menu
In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup
menu in all camera modes, except Voice recording mode.
Setting the Grid Line
The menus marked * are set to the default value. You can set the type of grid displayed
on the histogram/grid window. (p. 31) DISPLAY
ÚMenus are subject to change without prior notice. Language
Grid Line 2X2
– [Grid Line] sub menus: Date&Time 3X3
[2 X 2]*: Start Image X
Display Bright +
Quick View
Language
[3 X 3]: [X]: [+]:
There is a choice of languages that can
be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even DISPLAY
if the battery is removed and inserted Language ENGLISH
Grid Line 한국어
again, the language setting will be Date&Time FRANÇAIS
preserved. Start Image DEUTSCH
Display Bright ESPAÑOL
Quick View ITALIANO
Back OK Set
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Display ( )
Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image
You can change the date and time that You can select the image that is ¿rst
will be displayed on the captured images DISPLAY displayed on the LCD monitor whenever DISPLAY
and set up the date type. If [World Time] Language
London the camera is turned on. Language
Grid Line Grid Line
is set in foreign countries, the date and Date&Time 2009 / 01 / 01 Date&Time
time of the destination will be displayed Start Image
– [Start Image] sub menu: Start Image
Off
13:00
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Display ( ) Settings ( )
Quick view Formatting a memory
If you enable Quick View before If you run [Format] on the memory, all
capturing an image, you can view the DISPLAY ¿les which are image, video clip and SETTINGS
image you just captured on the LCD Language even protected images will be deleted. Format No
Grid Line Reset Yes
monitor for the duration set in the [Quick Date&Time Off So be sure to download important ¿les to Recycle Bin
View] setup. Quick view is possible only Start Image 0.5sec your PC before formatting the memory. File
Display Save Be sure to run [Format] on the following types of memory card.
If you set the [Display Save] to On and – A new memory card, or an unformatted memory card
the camera isn’t operated during the DISPLAY – A memory card that has a ¿le this camera can’t recognise or one that
speci¿ed time, the LCD monitor will be Grid Line has been taken from another camera.
Date&Time
turned off automatically. Start Image – Always format the memory card using this camera. If you insert a
– Sub menus Display Bright memory card that has been formatted using other cameras, memory
Quick View Off
[Off]*: The LCD monitor will not be Display Save
On
card readers, or PCs, you will get a [Card Error!] message.
turned off. Back OK Set – [Processing!] A message is displayed and the memory card is
[On]: If the camera isn’t operated formatted. When the memory card is formatted, a message saying that
during the speci¿ed time (about 30 SEC.), the camera power [No Image!] appears.
will be idle (Camera status lamp:Blinking) automatically.
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Settings ( )
Initialisation Recycle Bin
All camera menu and function settings You can activate the [Recycle Bin]
will be restored to their default values. SETTINGS function or restore photos saved in the SETTINGS
However, values for Date/Time, Format recycle bin. By turning on this function, Format
Reset No Reset
Language, and Video will not be Recycle Bin Yes
you can temporarily save photos up to Recycle Bin Off
changed. File a total 10MB capacity. You can also File On
Imprint
restore photos from the recycle bin. Imprint
Power Off
Recycle Folder
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Settings ( )
File name Imprinting the recording date
This function allows the user to select There is an option to include DATE/TIME
the ¿le naming format. SETTINGS on still images. SETTINGS
Format Format
Reset – Sub menus Reset
Recycle Bin Recycle Bin
File Reset [Off]*: The DATE & TIME will not be File Off
Imprint Series imprinted on the image ¿le. Imprint Date
Power Off Power Off Date&Time
Back OK Set
[Date]: Only the DATE will be imprinted Back OK Set
on the image ¿le.
File name Description [Date&Time]: The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image ¿le.
After using the reset function, the next ¿le name will be set Ú The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still image.
Reset from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a Ú The imprint function is applied only to still images.
new memory card. Ú Depending on the manufacturer and print mode, the date printed on an
image may not be printed correctly.
New ¿les are named using numbers that follow the previous
Series* sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after
formatting, or after deleting all pictures.
zThe ¿rst stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the ¿rst ¿le
name is SDC10001.
zFile names are assigned sequentially from SDC10001
SDC10002 ~ SDC19999.
zThe folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as
follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM ~ 999SSCAM.
zMaximum numbers of ¿les in a folder are 9999.
zThe ¿les used with the memory card conform to the DCF
(Design rule for Camera File systems) format. If you change
the image ¿le name, the image may not play back.
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Settings ( )
Auto power off Selecting video out type
This function switches the camera off The Movie output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your
after a set amount of time in order to SETTINGS choice of output will be governed by the type of device (monitor or
prevent unnecessary battery drainage. Format TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL mode can support
Reset Off
– Sub menus Recycle Bin 1min
only BDGHI.
File 3min
[Off]: Do not want to use the Power Off Imprint 5min
Connecting to an external monitor
function. Power Off 10min
When the camera is connected to an
Back OK Set
[1min], [3min]*, [5min], [10min]: external monitor, the image and menus SETTINGS
The power will turn off automatically if not used for the period of time on the LCD monitor will be visible on the Reset
Recycle Bin
speci¿ed. external monitor and the LCD monitor of File
the camera. Imprint
– After replacing the battery, the [Power Off] setting will be preserved. Power Off NTSC
Video Out PAL
– Note that the automatic [Power Off] function will not operate if the
Back OK Set
camera is in the PC/Printer mode, slide show, playing back a voice
recording and playing back a movie clip.
Selecting Video
Description
out type
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Settings ( )
Auto focus lamp
You can turn on and off the Auto Focus
Yellow - Video lamp. SETTINGS
White - Sound Recycle Bin
– Sub menus File
Imprint
[Off]: The AF lamp will not light up in Power Off
low light conditions. Video Out Off
AF Lamp On
[On]*: The AF lamp will light up in low
Back OK Set
light conditions.
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PictBridge
You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that ŷ Connecting the Camera to a Printer
supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images
directly. Movie clips and voice ¿les cannot be printed.
Easy printing
When you connect the camera to printer in 100-0010
the Play back mode, you can print a picture
easily.
– Pressing the Left/Right button:
Selects a previous / next image.
– Pressing the Print ( ) button:
Currently displayed image will be printed Print OK Menu
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PictBridge: Picture Selection PictBridge: Print Setting
You can select images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print
Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures.
Setting the Number of Copies to Print
1. Press the MENU button and the
1. Press the MENU button and the
PictBridge menu will be displayed. PICTBRIDGE
PictBridge menu will be displayed. PICTBRIDGE Auto
Images
2. Use the Up/Down button to select the Images One Pic 2. Use the Up/Down button to select the Size Postcard
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Software notes
System requirements QuickTime Player 7.5 : H.264(MPEG4.AVC) playback
Requirements
For Windows For Macintosh
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About the software
After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD- zYou should allow 5 - 10 seconds for running the automatic
ROM drive, the following window should automatically run. setup program according to the capability of your computer.
If the frame does not show, run the [Windows Explorer] and
select [Installer.exe] in the CD-ROM Drive.
zPDF documents of user manual are included in the Software
CD-ROM supplied with this camera. Search the PDF ¿les with
Windows explorer. Before opening the PDF ¿les, you must
install the Acrobat Reader included in the Software CD-ROM.
Install Adobe Reader from the CD provided. If the Internet is
not enabled, install Adobe Reader by using the executable ¿le
located in the CD.
Samsung Master : This is the all-in-one multi media software solution. zTo install the Adobe Reader 6.0.1 correctly, Internet Explorer
You can download, view, edit and save your digital images and movie 5.01 or later had to be installed. Visit “www.microsoft.com” and
files with this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie upgrade the Internet Explorer.
clip. This software is only compatible with Windows.
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Setting up the application software
To use this camera with a PC, install the application software ¿rst. 3. Install the Samsung Master in the order shown.
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.
You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet.
http://www.samsungcamera.com: English
http://www.samsungcamera.co.kr: Korean
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Setting up the application software
4. Install the QuickTime Player 7.5 in the order shown. 5. After restarting the computer, connect
the PC to the camera with the USB
cable.
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Starting PC mode
If you connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and then Connecting the camera to a PC
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Starting PC mode
Downloading stored images 5. Click a folder where you want to paste the
¿le.
You can download the still images stored on the camera to your PC’s hard
disk and print them or use a photo editing software to edit them.
6. Press the right mouse button and a
pop-up menu will open. Click [Paste].
1. Connect the camera to your PC with the
USB cable.
2. On your computer’s desktop display, select
[My computer] and double click [Removable
Disk DCIM 100SSCAM]. The image 7. An image ¿le is transferred from the
¿les will then be displayed. camera to your PC.
– [Cut]: cuts a selected ¿le. Removable Disk, the [File Error!] message will be displayed on
the LCD monitor in the Play mode, and nothing is displayed in
– [Copy]: copies ¿les. THUMBNAIL mode.
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Removing the removable disk
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
5. A [Safe to Remove Hardware] window will
(The illustrations may differ from those shown depending on the Windows open. Click the [OK] button.
O/S.)
6. A [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window will
1. Check whether the camera and PC are transferring a ¿le. If the camera
open. Click the [Close] button and the
status lamp blinks, please wait until the lamp has ¿nished blinking and
removable disk will be removed safely.
is constantly on.
2. Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware]
icon on the task bar.
Double-click!
7. Unplug the USB cable.
3. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] window
will open. Select the [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click the [Stop] button.
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Samsung Master
You can download, view, edit and save your images and movies with 4. Select a destination and make a new folder
this software. It does not support H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip. in which to save downloaded images and
This software is only compatible with Windows. folders.
To run the Samsung Master, double click the Samsung Master icon – Folder names can be made in order of
on the desktop. date and images will be downloaded.
– Folder name will be made as you want
Downloading images and images will be downloaded.
– After selecting a folder that was made
1. Connect the camera to your PC. before, images will be downloaded.
5. Click [Next >] button.
2. A window for downloading images will display 6. A window will open as shown alongside.
after connecting the camera to your PC. The destination of the selected folder will be
– To download the captured images, select displayed on the upper side of the window.
the [Select All] button. Click the [Start] button to download the
images.
– Select desired folder in the window and
click the [Select All] button. You can save
captured images and selected folder.
– If you click the [Cancel] button,
downloading will be cancelled.
7. Downloaded images will be displayed.
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Samsung Master
Image viewer: You can view the stored images. Image edit: You can edit the still image.
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Samsung Master
Movie edit: You can get the still image, movie clip, narration, music Àles ÚSome movie clips that were compressed with a codec that is not
together in a movie clip. compatible with the Samsung Master cannot be played back.
ÚRefer to the [Help] menu in Samsung Master for further information.
ÚSamsung Master does not support the playback and editing for the
H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clip.
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Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC
1. A USB Driver for MAC is not included with the software CD as MAC OS 1. Double click a new icon on the desktop and the folder in the memory
supports the camera driver. will be displayed.
2. Check the MAC OS version during start-up. This camera is compatible 2. Select an image ¿le and copy or move it to MAC.
with MAC OS 10.3 or later.
3. Connect the camera to the Macintosh and turn the camera power on.
4. A new icon will be displayed on the desktop after connecting the zFirstcomplete uploading from computer to camera and then
camera to the MAC. remove the removable disk with the Extract command.
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SpeciÀcations
Image Sensor – Type: 1/2.33” CCD Exposure – Control: Program AE or Manual Exposure
– Effective Pixel: Approx. 10.2 Mega-pixel – Metering: Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE
– Total Pixel: Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel – Compensation: ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
– ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Lens – Focal Length: Schneider lens f = 4.2 ~ 42.0 mm
(Up to 3M Size)
(35mm ¿lm equivalent: 24 ~ 240 mm)
– F No.: F3.3(W) ~ F5.8(T) Flash – Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in Àash,
– Digital Zoom: Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye Fix
Still Image mode: 1.0X ~ 5.0X – Range: Wide: 0.3 ~ 4.7m, Tele: 0.5 ~ 2.7 m (ISO Auto)
Play mode: 1.0X ~ 11.4X (depends on image size) – Controlling Flash Intensity: ±1EV (1/2 steps)
– Recharging Time: Approx. under 5 seconds (new battery)
Shake Reduction – Dual IS (OIS + DIS) Sharpness – Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+
* OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), DIS (Digital Image
Stabilization) White Balance – Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H,
Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
LCD Monitor – 2.7” QVGA TFT LCD (230,000 pixel)
Voice Recording – Voice Recording (max 10 hours)
Focusing – Type: TTL auto focus (Multi-AF, Center AF, Manual
– Voice Memo in Still Image (max 10 sec.)
Focus, Selection AF, Face Detection AF)
– Range
Date Imprinting – Date, Date & Time, Off (user selectable)
Normal Macro Manual Focus Auto Macro
Shooting – Still Image
Wide 50cm ~ In¿nity 5cm ~ 50cm 5cm ~ In¿nity 5cm ~ In¿nity
• Mode: Auto, Program, Manual, DUAL IS, Beauty Shot,
Tele 200cm ~ In¿nity 100cm ~ 200cm 100cm ~ In¿nity 100cm ~ In¿nity Nightscene, Scene
ÚScene: Frame Guide, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text,
Shutter – Auto: 1/8 ~ 1/1,500 sec Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks,
– Program: 1 ~ 1/1,500 sec Beach & Snow, Self-Shot, Food, Café
– Manual: 16 ~ 1/1,500 sec • Shooting: Single, Continuous, High Speed, AEB,
– Nightscene: 8 ~ 1/1,500 sec Motion Capture
– Firework: 4 sec • Self-timer: 2 sec., 10 sec., Double (10 sec, 2 sec),
Motion Timer, Remote control (SRC-A5)
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SpeciÀcations
– Movie Clip – Image Size and Capacity (1GB Size)
• With Audio or without Audio (user selectable,
recording time : Memory capacity dependent,
3648x2736 3648x2432 3072x2304 3648x2056 2592x1944 2048x1536 1024x768
max 29min.)
• Size: 1280x720HQ(30FPS & 15FPS), Super Fine 183 200 252 252 334 495 1238
1280x720(30FPS & 15FPS), Fine 334 362 442 445 578 814 1673
640x480(30FPS & 15FPS) , Normal 472 511 613 619 793 1067 1876
320x240(60FPS & 30FPS & 15FPS)
ÚThese ¿gures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and
• Movie Editing (Embedded):
Pause during recording, Still Image Capture, Time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Trimming
E Button – Recording Effect:
Storage – Media Photo Style Selector: Normal, Classic, Calm, Cool,
• Internal memory: 30MB Retro, Forest, Vivid, Soft
• External Memory (Optional) Color Effect: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue,
Negative, Custom Color
MMC Plus (Up to 2GB guaranteed, 4bit 20MHz)
Image Adjust: Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness
SD (up to 4GB guaranteed)
SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed) – Playback Effect:
* Internal memory capacity is subject to change Image Edit: Resize, Rotate, Trimming
without prior notice. Color Effect: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Blue, Green,
– File Format Negative, Custom Color
• Still Image: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, Image Adjust: ACB, Red Eye Fix, Brightness, Contrast,
PictBridge 1.0 Saturation, Face Retouch
• Movie Clip: MP4 (H.264(MPEG4.AVC))
Image Play – Single image, Thumbnails, Slide show, Movie clip,
• Audio: WAV Smart Album
* Slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music
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SpeciÀcations Important notes
Interface – Digital output connector: USB 2.0 High Speed 20 pin Be sure to observe the following precautions!
connector
– Audio: Stereo(Microphone), Mono(Speaker)
zThis unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or store this
– Video output: NTSC, PAL (user selectable) unit in the following locations.
– Areas exposed to extremes of in temperature and humidity.
Power Source – Rechargeable battery: SLB-10A, 3.7V (1,050mAh)
– Areas exposed to dust and dirt.
– Adaptor: SAC-47, CB20U05
– DC Adapter: 4.2V, 20 pin connector – Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot
¾ Included battery may vary depending on sales region. weather.
– Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
Dimensions
– 105 X 61.4 X 36.5mm – Areas with high explosives or highly Àammable materials.
(WxHxD)
zDo not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (like naphthalene
Weight – 219g (without batteries and card) and mothballs), high temperature and high humidity. Keep this camera with
silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when not planning to use the camera for
Operating
– 0 ~ 40°C a long period of time
Temperature
Operating
zSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
– 5 ~ 85%
Humidity – Do not let sand get inside the camera when using it on beaches, coastal
dunes, or other areas where there is lots of sand.
– Application: Samsung Master, Quick Time Player 7.5,
Software – Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the camera
Adobe Reader
unusable.
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Important notes
– This camera is not waterproof. To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, Camera Maintenance
z
never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. – Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the lens and
– If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do not let LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning
water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result in failure or Àuid can be used. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow
may permanently damage the unit. this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol,
insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage the body shell of the camera and
Extremes in temperature may cause problems.
z
also affect its performance. Rough handling can damage the LCD monitor.
– If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid Take care to avoid damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case
environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry. at all times when not in use.
If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least 1 hour until all
moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also occur on the memory Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
z
card. If this happens, turn off the camera and remove the memory card. Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the Áash unit to Àre. This
z
Wait until the moisture has dispersed before replacing the card in the is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.
camera.
When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may be affected
z
– Take care not to get ¿ngerprints or foreign substances on the surface of condition.
the lens. – Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.
– Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric discharge can
z
occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and the memory card if you do The temperature of the surface increases if the camera is used for prolonged
z
not intend using the camera for an extended period of time. periods of time. This doesn’t affect the camera operation and is not a problem
of the camera.
If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to
z
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time may adopt
z
protect the memory card. the default settings by automatical battery discharged. In this case, reset the
date and time correctly before the recording
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Warning indicator
There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display. [ File Error! ]
• File error.
[ Card Error ! ]
Delete the ¿le.
• Memory card error.
• Memory card error.
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again.
Contact a camera service centre.
Insert the memory card again.
Insert and format the memory card. (p.83) [ Low Battery! ]
• There is low battery capacity.
[ Card Locked! ] Insert fresh batteries.
• The memory card is locked.
SD/SDHC memory card: Slide the write protect switch to the top of [ Low Light! ]
the memory card. • When taking pictures in dark places.
Take pictures in Flash Photography mode.
[ No Card! ]
• A memory card is not inserted. [Out of Number]
Insert the memory card. • When selecting too many printing pages in the PictBridge menu.
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again. Select printing page within the limitation.
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Before contacting a service centre
Please check the following. Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button.
• There is insuf¿cient memory capacity.
The camera doesn’t switch on. Delete unnecessary image ¿les.
• There is low battery capacity. • The memory card has not been formatted.
Insert fresh batteries. (p.15) Format the memory card (p.83).
• Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed. • The memory card is exhausted.
Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -). Insert a new memory card.
• The memory card is locked.
The camera power ceases while in use. Refer to [Card Locked!] error message.
• The battery is exhausted. • The camera’s power is off.
Insert a fully charged battery. Turn the camera power on.
• The Camera is turned off automatically • The battery is exhausted.
Turn on the camera power again. Insert fresh batteries. (p.15)
• Operation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera • Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed.
usage temperature range. Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -).
Remove the batteries from the camera. Warm the camera and
battery by placing them in your pocket and then immediately before The images are unclear.
shooting, place the battery in the camera and then shoot.
• A picture was taken of a subject without setting an appropriate macro mode.
Select an appropriate macro mode to take a clear image.
The camera suddenly stops working while in use.
• Taking a picture beyond the Àash range.
• The camera stopped due to a malfunction. Take a picture within the Àash range.
Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on. • The lens is smudged or dirty.
Clean the lens.
The camera buttons do not operate.
• Camera malfunction.
Remove/re-insert battery and switch the camera on.
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Before contacting a service centre
The Áash does not Àre. Image distortion appears in the picture.
• Flash off mode has been selected. • The camera you have purchased uses a wide angle lens and this may
Dis-engage Àash off mode. cause image distortion. This is a special feature of the product.
• The camera mode can’t use the Àash.
Refer to the FLASH instruction. (p.34-35) No image on external monitor.
Incorrect date and time is displayed • The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera.
• The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted Check the connection cables.
the default settings. • There are incorrect ¿les in the memory card.
Reset the date and time correctly. Insert a memory card that has correct ¿les.
A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk] Àle does not show.
• Incorrect memory card format.
• Cable connection is incorrect.
Re-format the memory card.
Check the connection.
The images don’t play back. • The camera is off.
• Incorrect ¿le name. (Violation of DCF format) Turn the camera on.
Do not change the image ¿le name. • The operating system is not Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3.
Alternatively the PC does not support USB.
Colour of image is different to the original scene. Install Windows 2000, XP, Vista / Mac OS 10.3 to PC that supports
USB.
• White balance or effect setting is incorrect.
Select appropriate White balance and effect.
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Before contacting a service centre FAQ
A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears. Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.
• Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision
Case 1
technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the red,
white and blue spots appear. USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied USB cable.
This phenomenon does not affect the quality of the recorded image and Connect the supplied USB cable.
it is not a malfunction.
Case 2
The camera is not recognised by your PC.
A vertical line appears on the LCD screen when taking a picture of a bright object. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device
Manager.
• If a subject is exposing bright lights, a gray, black, red or purple vertical
Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again,
line may appear.
and then turn on the camera.
This is a phenomenon called smear and it does not affect the quality of
the recorded image. This is not a malfunction.
Case 3
There is an unexpected error during ¿le transfer.
Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the ¿le again.
Case 4
When using the USB hub.
There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through
the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever
possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.
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FAQ
Case 5 When you can not playback the recorded movie clip on your computer.
Are other USB cables connected to the PC? ※ When you can not playback the recorded movie clip on your computer,
The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the it is mostly caused by the video codec installed on the computer.
same time as another USB cable. In this case, disconnect the other
USB cable, and connect only one USB cable to the camera.
[How to playback the H.264(MPEG4.AVC) movie clips]
Case 6 • Using the QuickTime Player 7.5
When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start (Settings) Install the “QuickTime Player 7.5” provided in the CD.
Control Panel (Performance and Maintenance) System (The QuickTime Player 7.5 supports the H.264(MPEG4.AVC)
(Hardware) Device Manager), there are Unknown Devices or Other compression for videos.)
Devices entries with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices ĺ Plays back using the “QuickTime Player 7.5”.
with an exclamation mark(!) beside them. • How to use with installing United Codec
Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation (!) mark We recommend that install the latest United Codec. (Recommendable
and select “Remove”. Restart the PC and connect the camera again. Codec : K-Lite Codec Pack Full latest version)
ĺ Plays back using the “video player.”
Case 7 (When installed K-lite codec with its full version, the Media Player
Classic or Window Media Player 11 is recommended)
In some security programs (Norton Anti Virus, V3, etc.), the computer may
※ “QuickTime Player 7.5”, “K-lite United Codec full version” should be
not recognise the camera as a removable disk.
installed in Windows ServicePack2 or later.
Stop the security programs and connect the camera to the computer.
※ Although the computer is guaranteed as operated, the playback might be
Refer to the security program instructions about how to temporarily
disable the program. intermittent depending on an user’s computer.
Case 8
The camera is connected to the USB port located on the front of the
computer.
When the camera is connected to the USB port located on the
front of the computer, the computer may not recognise the camera.
Connect the camera to the USB port located on the back of the
computer.
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FAQ
When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installed
If the movie clip can’t be deleted, or the removable disk can’t be
Install the DirectX 9.0c or later extracted or an error message displays during the Àle transfer.
1) Insert the CD provided with the camera If you install only the Samsung Master, the problems mentioned above
2) Run the windows explorer and select the [CD-ROM drive:\ DirectX] occasionally happen.
folder and click the DXSETUP.exe ¿ le. The DirectX will be installed. – Close the Samsung Master program by clicking the [Samsung
Visit the following site for downloading the DirectX.http://www. Master] icon on the Taskbar.
microsoft.com/directx – Install all the application programs included in the software CD.
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Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical product
& Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European (Applicable in the European Union and other
countries with separate collection systems) This marking European countries with separate battery return
shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should systems.)
not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of
its working life.
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes
the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd
and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above
resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they
the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly
purchased this product, or their local government of¿ce, for details of where
disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the
and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business
environment.
users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate
wastes for disposal.
batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free
battery return system.
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