Hanwha Techwin DIGIMAXS500 Digital Camera User Manual S500 en c v04
Samsung Techwin Co Ltd Digital Camera S500 en c v04
Contents
- 1. Users Manual 1
- 2. Users Manual 2
Users Manual 1
Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.
This manual will guide you through using the camera, including
capturing images, downloading images and using the application software.
Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.
User’s Manual
ENGLISH
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Instructions Getting to know your camera
ƈUse this camera in the following order
Set up the camera driver
Take a picture
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera’s power
Check [Removable Disk]
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via
the USB cable, you will need to set up the
camera driver. Install the camera driver
that is contained in Application software
CD-ROM. (p.66)
Take a picture. (p.14)
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.67)
Check the camera’s power. If the power is
turned off, press the camera button to turn
it on.
Open WindowŖs EXPLORER and search
for [Removable Disk]. (p.68)
ƃIf you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the
images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera
to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or
damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
ƃPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
ƃWhen you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of
the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.
ƃPlease check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to
use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung
camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from
camera malfunction.
ƃKeep the manual in a safe place.
ҬMicrosoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
ҬAll brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Danger
Warning
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Caution
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
ƈDo not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage.
ƈFor safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
ҮSwallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor immediately.
ҮThere is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
ƈbattery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few
minutes to allow it time to cool.
ƈDo not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as
a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature.
Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal
components and could cause a fire.
ƈWhen in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This and distort the camera body
or cause a fire. Always This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body
or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
ƈDo not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury,
electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection,
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera
Service centre.
ƈPlease do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases,
as this could increase the risk of explosion.
ƈShould any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch
off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your
dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as
this may cause a fire or electric shock.
ƈDo not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through
access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire
or electric shock.
ƈDo not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in a minor or moderate injury.
ƈLeaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury.
ҮUse battery with the correct specification for the camera.
ҮDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
ҮDo not insert the battery with the reverse polarities.
ƈRemove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of
time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the
camera’s components.
ƈDo not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the
flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
ƈDo not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the
wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices
are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
ƈTake care not to touch the lens and where the lens cover is to avoid taking an
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
ƈAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
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Contents
READY
ƃSystem chart 4
ƃIdentification of features 5
ƈFront & Top 5
ƈBack & Bottom 6
ƈBottom / 5-function button 7
ƈCradle(Optional) 7
ƈSelf-timer lamp 8
ƈCamera Status Lamp 8
ƈMode icon 8
ƃConnecting to a Power Source 8
ƈUsing the batteries 8
ƃInserting the memory card 9
ƃ
Instructions on how to use the memory card
10
ƃ
When Using the Camera for the First Time
12
ƃLCD monitor indicator 13
ƃStarting the recording mode 14
ƈHow to use the AUTO mode 14
ƈ
How to use the PROGRAM mode
14
ƈHow to use the MANUAL mode 14
ƈ
How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode
15
ƈ
Recording the movie clip without voice
15
ƈ
Pausing while recording a movie clip
15
ƈNight / Portrait / Children mode 16
ƈHow to use the SCENE mode 16
ƈHow to use the VOICE
RECORDING mode 17
ƃThings to Watch Out for When
Taking Pictures 17
ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust
the camera 18
ƈPOWER button 18
ƈShutter button 18
ƈZOOM W / T button 18
ƈ
Voice recording Voice memo / UP button
20
ƈMacro / Down button 20
ƈFocus lock 21
ƈFlash / Left button 21
ƈSelf-timer / Right button 23
ƈMENU / OK button 24
ƈE (Effect) button 24
ƈSpecial Effect : Colour 25
ƈ
Special Effect : Preset focus frames
25
ƈ
Special Effect : Composite shooting
26
ƈSpecial Effect : Photo Frame 28
ƈ+ / - button 28
ƃUsing the LCD monitor to adjust
the camera settings 31
ƈHow to use the menu 31
ƈSize 32
ƈQuality / Frame rate 32
ƈMetering 33
ƈContinuous shot 33
ƈSharpness 34
ƈ
OSD (On Screen Display) information
34
ƃStarting play mode 35
ƈPlaying back a still image 35
ƈPlaying back a movie clip 35
ƈHow to capture the movie clip 35
ƈPlaying back a recorded voice 36
ƃLCD monitor Indicator 36
ƃUsing the camera buttons to adjust
the camera 37
ƈThumbnai / Enlargement button 37
ƈVoice memo / Up button 38
ƈPlay & Pause / Down button 39
ƈE (Effect) button 39
ƈDelete button 40
ƈPrinter button 40
ƈLeft / Right / Menu / OK button 41
ƃSetting up the play back function
using the LCD monitor 41
ƈStarting the slide show 43
ƈProtecting images 44
ƈDeleting images 45
ƈResize 45
ƈRotating an image 46
ƈDPOF 46
ƈDPOF : Standard 47
ƈDPOF : Index 47
ƈDPOF : Print size 48
ƈCopy To Card 48
ƈOn Screen Display information 49
ƈPictBridge 49
ƈPictBridge : Picture Selection 50
ƈPictBridge : Print Setting 50
ƈPictBridge : Printing 51
ƈPictBridge : RESET 52
ƃSetup menu 52
ƈFile name 53
ƈAuto power off 54
ƈLanguage 54
ƈFormatting a memory 55
ƈ
Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
55
ƈImprinting the recording date 55
ƈSound 56
ƈ
Connecting an External Device (USB)
56
ƈAuto Focus lamp 56
ƈLCD brightness 56
ƈSelecting Video out type 57
ƈQuick view 57
ƈInitialisation 58
ƈSelecting a battery type 58
ƃSetting up the Mycam menu 58
ƈStart up image 58
ƈStart up sound 59
ƈShutter sound 59
ƃImportant notes 59
ƃWarning indicator 61
ƃ
Before contacting a service centre
61
ƃSpecifications 63
ƃSoftware Notes 65
ƃSystem Requirements 65
ƃAbout the software 65
ƃ
Setting up the application software
66
ƃStarting PC mode 67
ƃRemovable disk 68
ƃRemoving the removable disk 69
ƃ
Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
70
ƃUsing the USB Driver for MAC 70
ƃRemoving the USB Driver for
Windows 98SE 70
ƃDigimax Master 71
ƃFAQ 73
PLAY SETUP
SOFTWARE
RECORDING
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System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The
contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the optional equipment,
contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Software CD
(see p.65)
Camera strap
User manual,
Product warranty
Camera case
Rechargeable battery
(SNB-2512)
AA Alkaline
Batteries
Rechargeable battery
(SBP-2524)
Cradle AC cord Charger(SBC-N1)
USB/ AV cable
External monitor
Yellow colour - Video
White colour - Voice
(see p.57)
For Windows
ҮWindows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
ҮPC with processor better than Pentium
II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz or better
is recommended)
Ү200MB of available hard-disk space
(Over 1GB is recommended)
ҮMinimum 64MB RAM (XP : 128MB)
Ү1024x768 pixels, 16-bit colour display
compatible monitor (24-bit colour
display recommended)
ҮCD-ROM drive
ҮDirectX 9.0 or later
ҮUSB port
For Macintosh
ҮPower Mac G3 or later
ҮMac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3
ҮMinimum 64MB RAM
Ү110MB of available hard-disk space
ҮUSB port
ҮCD-ROM drive
System Requirements
When you connect the camera to a
computer, printer or external monitor,
you have to use the USB/ AV cable
supplied with the camera, or the
external devices can't recognise the
camera.
CAUTION
< Included items >
Computer
(see p.67)
PictBridge compatible
printer(see p.49)
SD memory card/MMC
(see p.9)
DPOF compatible
printer (see p.46)
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Identification of features
Flash
Self-timer lamp /
Auto focus lamp
Strap eyelet
Shutter button
Mode dial
Power button
Speaker
Microphone
Lens / Lens cover
Front & Top
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Identification of features
Back & Bottom
LCD monitor
Tripod
5 function button
E (Effects) button
Play mode / Printer button
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Camera status lamp
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
+/-, Delete button
USB / AV connection terminal
Cradle connector
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Identification of features
Bottom / 5-function button Cradle(Optional)
ƈYou can recharge your rechargeable battery(SBP-2524), transfer a captured
image to print, and download images with the cradle. (Refer to page 49, 67~69)
Camera
connection
terminal
AC connection
terminal
USB port /
AV connection terminal
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover
Voice memo / Voice Recording / Up button
Flash /
Left button
Menu / OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
ƃTop
ƃBack
Memory card slot
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Connecting to a Power Source
Identification of features
ƈSelf-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second
intervals.
For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second
intervals.
For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-
second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
ƈCamera Status Lamp
ƈMode icon Refer to page 14~17 for more information about the camera mode
setting.
MODE AUTO
PROGRAM
MANUAL
NIGHT
PORTRAIT
CHILDREN
MOVIE PLAY
Icon
LANDSCAPE
CLOSE UP
SUNSET
DAWN
BACKLIGHT
FIREWORKS
BEACH & SNOW
Icon
57,- SCENE
Status Description
The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to
take a picture
The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns
off when the camera is ready to take a picture
While voice memo recording
The lamp blinks
While voice recording The lamp blinks
Transmitting Data with a PC
The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off)
When the printer is printing
The lamp blinks
The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject)
The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject)
After taking a picture
When the AF activates
When the USB cable is
inserted to a printer The lamp is off
Power on
ƃWe recommend using batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date
of manufacture). The batteries are listed below.
- Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline(High Capacity)
- Rechargeable batteries : SNB-1512(Ni-MH)
SBP-2524(Ni-MH)
Using the batteries
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about battery usage
ƃWhen the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
ƃPlease remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods.
Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the
camera.
ƃLow temperatures (below 0˚C) can affect the performance of the battery
and you may experience reduced battery life.
ƃBattery will usually recover at normal temperatures.
ƃDuring extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.
This is perfectly normal.
INFORMATION
Inserting the memory card
ƈInsert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after you
have inserted battery, please check
whether the battery are inserted with the
correct polarity (+/-).
- When the battery chamber cover is opened,
do not press the battery chamber cover by
force. This may cause the battery chamber
cover modification or breakage.
Battery
status
Battery
indicator
The battery is
fully charged
Low battery capacity
(Prepare to recharge or
use spare battery)
Low battery capacity
(Prepare to recharge
or use spare battery)
Low battery capacity
(Prepare to recharge
or use spare battery)
ƈThere are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
ƈInsert the memory card as shown.
- Turn off the camera’s power before
inserting the memory card.
- Have the front of the memory card facing
toward the front of the camera (lens) and
the card pins toward the back of the camera
(LCD monitor).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong
way round. Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.
ƃBe sure to format the memory card (see p.55) if you are using a newly
purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot
recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera.
ƃTurn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or
removed.
ƃRepeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s
performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory
card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung
warranty.
ƃThe memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
ƃDo not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or
magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
ƃPlease do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature.
ƃDo not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any
liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
ƃPlease keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
ƃDuring and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card
is warm. This is perfectly normal.
ƃDo 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.
ƃDo not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card
reader.
ƃIf the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may
become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording,
deleting (formatting) or reading.
ƃSamsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
ƃIt is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy
disks, hard disks, CD etc.
ƃIf there is insufficient memory available
: A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To
optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or
delete unnecessary images stored on the memory.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
[ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ]
Write protect
switch
Label
Card pins
ƈThe camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).
Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards.
The SD memory card has a write protect
switch that prevents image files from
being deleted or formatted. By sliding the
switch to the bottom of the SD memory
card, the data will be protected. By sliding
the switch to the top of the SD memory
card, the data protection will be
cancelled.
Slide the switch to the top of the SD
memory card before taking a picture.
ƃDon't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as
this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
INFORMATION ƈWhen using a 20MB internal memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as
follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by
variables such as subject matter and memory card type.
ſThe recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn’t use during the movie recording.
Recorded image size
Super Fine Fine Normal
30FPS 15FPS
7 14 21 - -
10 18 24 - -
12 22 32 - -
19 34 43 - -
52 83 89 - -
114 125 157 - -
About 17" About 30"
About 59" About 1' 48"
About 2' 53" About 4' 42"
640
320
160
5M
4M
3M
2M
1M
VGA
*
Movie
clip
Still
image
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When Using the Camera for the First Time
ƈCharge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time.
ƈWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set
date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be
displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language and battery type
before using this camera.
ƃSetting up the date, time and date type
1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing
the UP/DOWN button and press
the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing
the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT button
and press the OK button.
RIGHT button : Selects YEAR / MONTH / DAY / HOUR / MINUTE / DATE
TYPE
LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor
is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other
instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current
position.
UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item.
ƃSetting up the battery type
1. Select the [Battery Type] menu by pressing the
UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the
UP / DOWN button and press the OK button.
ƃSetting up the language
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the
UP/DOWN button and press the RIGHT button.
2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the
UP / DOWN button and press the OK button.
When the settings are complete, press the
MENU button twice to exit the menu screen.
ƃYou can select 22 languages. These are listed below :
- English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai,
BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Hungarian, Czech, Polish and
Turkish.
ƃEven if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.
INFORMATION
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery Type
Back:ȜSet:OK
Ɗ
05/11/21
ƌ
14:29
yy/mm/dd
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery Type
Alkaline
Ni-MH
Back:ȜSet:OK
SETUP
Date&Time
Language
Battery Type
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
Back:ȜSet:OK
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LCD monitor indicator
[Image & Full Status]
ں
ڻ
ڽ
ڼ
ھ
ڿ
ۀ
ہ
ۇ
ۅ
ۆ
؇
؆
؉
؈
ۄۂ ۃ
؋ ؊ڹ
ƈThe LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections. No. Description Icons Page
4Continuous shot p.33
5Flash p.21~23
6Self-timer p.23
7Macro p.20~21
8 Metering p.33
9 Card inserted indicator -
10 Auto focus frame -
11 Camera shake warning p.17
12 Date / Time 2005/12/01 01:00 PM p.55
13 Exposure compensation p.30
14 White Balance p.29~30
15 ISO p.29
16 RGB RGB p.28
17 Sharpness p.34
18
Image quality / Frame rate
p.32
19 Image size p.32
Number of available shots remaining
12 p.11
Remaining time (Movie clip/ Voice recording)
00:01:30/ 01:00:00 p.12
21 Voice memo p.20
22
Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate
p.18~19
20
No. Description Icons Page
2Battery p.9
3
Aperture Value / Shutter Speed
F2.8, 1/30s p.14
Recording mode p.14~17
1
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Starting the recording mode
ƈHow to use the PROGRAM mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the
camera with optimal settings. You can still manually
configure all functions except the aperture value and
shutter speed.
1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the menu button to configure advanced
functions such as image size (p.32), quality (p.32),
metering (p.33), continuous shooting (p.33) and
special effects (p.24).
ƈHow to use the MANUAL mode ( )
You can manually configure all functions with the
aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode
dial.
2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter
speed and aperture value will display.
Up / Down button : changes aperture value
Left / Right button : changes shutter speed.
3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image.
* When the aperture value is changed, the camera will change the shutter speed
automatically to get proper exposure.
When the shutter speed is changed, the camera will change the aperture value
automatically to get proper exposure.
* Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger
Aperture values make both the object and background sharp.
* High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is
not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an ‘active’
effect.
ƈHow to use the AUTO mode ( )
[ AUTO mode ]
[MANUAL mode]
[ PROGRAM mode ]
ƃIf the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the shutter button down
half way, It means that the camera cannot focus on the subject. Should this
be the case, the camera is unable to capture an image clearly.
INFORMATION
1. Insert the batteries (p.9). Insert the batteries taking
note of the polarity (+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.9). As this camera has a
20MB internal memory, you do not need to insert
the memory card. If the memory card is not
inserted, an image will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image
will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
(If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD
monitor is incorrect, reset the date / time before
taking a picture.)
5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial.
6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
7. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
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Starting the recording mode
ƈHow to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( )
1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the
mode dial.
2. The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available
recording time will display on the LCD monitor.
3. Point the camera towards the subject and
compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button and movie clips are
recorded for as long as the available recording
time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter
button is released.
* If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
* Image size and type are listed below.
- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X120 (Selectable)
- File type : *.avi (MJPEG)
ƈRecording the movie clip without voice
You can record the movie clip without voice.
1. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will
display on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time without voice.
3. To stop the recording, press the shutter button
again.
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
ƈPausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while
recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes
into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips.
ƃUsing Successive Recording
1. Press the shutter button and movie clips are
recorded for as long as the available recording time.
Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button
is released.
2. Press the Pause button ( ) to pause recording.
Press the Pause button ( ) again to resume
the recording.
3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
[Successive recording of a movie clip]
Stop:Shutter REC:
/
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Starting the recording mode
[Night mode] [Portrait mode] [Children mode]
ƈNight / Portrait / Children mode
Rotate the mode dial to select a desired mode. Each mode suit the following
environment.
- Night mode : Use this for still images at night or in other dark conditions
- Portrait mode : To take a picture of a person
- Children mode : To take a still picture of moving children
ƈHow to use the SCENE mode ( )
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for
a variety of shooting situations. These include
LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, SUNSET, DAWN,
BACKLIGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW
scenes.
1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial.
2. Press the menu button and select a desired scene
menu.
[Scene mode]
[Landscape] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Close up] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as
plants and insects.
[Sunset] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] ( ) : Daybreak scenes..
[Backlight] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight.
[FIirework] ( ) : Firework scenes.
[Beach&Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes.
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Starting the recording mode
Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
ƈHow to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )
A voice recording can be recorded for as long as the
available recording time of the memory capacity allows.
(Max: 1 hour)
1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,
select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the
Voice recording button twice.
2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.
- Press the shutter button once and voice is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time (Max : 1 hour) allows. The recording time
will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will
still be recorded if the shutter button is released.
- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
- File type : *.wav
* A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best
distance to record sound.
ƈPressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.
Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[ Lightly press the shutter button ]
[ Press the shutter button ]
ƈThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
ƈWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In
this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change the flash
mode to flash shot mode.
ƈCompensated shooting against the light :
Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the
sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the
[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 22),
spot metering (see page 33), or exposure compensation (see page 30).
ƈAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
ƈCompose the image by using the LCD monitor.
ƈUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.
- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
- If the subject is moving at high speed.
- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.
- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow
(such as a stick or flagpole).
- When the surroundings are dark.
[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]
REC:Shutter Exit
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Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
ZOOM W / T button
ƈThe recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons.
ƃUsed for turning the camera’s power on / off.
ƃIf there is no operation during the specified time,
the camera's power will be turned off
automatically to save battery life.
Refer to page 54 for more information about the
auto power off function.
POWER button
ƃUsed for taking an image or recording voice in
the RECORDING mode.
ƃIn MOVIE CLIP mode :
Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the
process for recording a movie clip. Press the
shutter button once and the movie clip is
recorded for as long as the available recording
time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
ƃIn STILL IMAGE mode
Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks
the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down fully takes the image
and stores the relevant data regarding the shot. If you select voice memo
recording, the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image
data.
Shutter button
ƃIf the menu is not displayed, this button works
as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM
button.
ƃThis camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function.
Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X.
ƃTELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the
subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer.
Digital zoom TELE : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected,
pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom
software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital
zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum
digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T
button will have no effect.
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[ WIDE zoom ] [ TELE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 5.0X ]
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
Pressing
the ZOOM
T button
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ZOOM W / T button
ƃImages taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera
to process. Allow time for this to take place.
ƃThe digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
ƃYou may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom.
ƃTo view more clear digital zoom image, press the shutter button halfway at
the maximum (3X) optical zoom position and press the zoom T button
again.
ƃThe digital zoom can't be activated in the Nightscene mode, Children mode
and two scene modes(Close up, Fireworks).
ƃTake care not to touch the lens to avoid taking an unclear image and
possibly causing camera malfunction. If the image is dim, turn the camera
power off and on again to modify the lens position.
ƃTake care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction.
ƃWhen the camera is turned on, take care not to touch the camera's moving
lens parts as this may cause the resulting image to be dim and unclear.
ƃTake care not to touch the lens during zoom operation as this may cause
damage.
INFORMATION
[ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
[ Digital zoom 5.0X ] [ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
Pressing
the ZOOM
W button
ƃWIDE Zoom
Optical zoom WIDE : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from
the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away.
Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the
camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject
appears at its furthest from the camera.
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the
ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in
steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital
zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce
the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the
optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached.
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
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Voice recording( ) / Voice memo( ) / UP button
Macro( ) / Down button
ƈWhile the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the submenu
cursor. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button
operates as the voice recording or voice memo ( ) button. You can add your
voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 17 for more information about
the voice recording.
ƃRecording a voice memo
1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of
MOVIE CLIP mode.
2. Press the VOICE MEMO ( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is
displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed.
3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the
memory card.
4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is
stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will
stop the voice memo.
ƃA distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best
distance to record sound.
INFORMATION
ƈWhile the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the main
menu to a submenu, or to move down the submenu cursor. When the menu is
not showing, you can use the MACRO / DOWN button to take macro pictures.
The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired
macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
ƈTypes of focus modes and focus ranges (W: Wide, T: Tele) (Unit : cm)
Mode
Focus Type
Auto macro
( ) Normal Macro ( ) Normal
Focus range
W : 5~Infinity
T : 40~Infinity
W : 80~Infinity
T : 80~Infinity
W : 80~Infinity
T : 80~Infinity
W : 5~80
T : 40~80
Program ( )
Auto ( )
ƃWhen the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will
occur. Take care not to shake the camera.
ƃWhen you take a picture within 30cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH
OFF mode.
INFORMATION
[Preparing for Voice Memo] [Recording Voice Memo]
Stop:Shutter
[Auto macro ( )][Macro ( )][Auto focus - No icon]
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Macro( ) / Down button Flash ( ) / Left button
ƃFlash range (Unit : m)
ƈWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor,
pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to
the left tab.
ƈWhen the menu is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH
( ) button.
ƃSelecting the flash mode
1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING
mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode.
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the
LCD monitor.
3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
0.8 ~ 3.0 0.8 ~ 2.5 0.2 ~ 0.8 0.4 ~ 0.8 0.2 ~ 3.0 0.4 ~ 2.5
ISO
AUTO
[Selecting the Auto flash]
ƈAvailable focusing method, by recording mode
(O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range)
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Auto macro
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ƈTo focus on the subject positioned outside of the centre, use the focus lock function.
ƃUsing the Focus Lock
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway. When the green auto focus frame lights
up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful not to press the
SHUTTER button all the way down to avoid taking an unwanted picture.
3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera
to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button
completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER
button, the focus lock function will be cancelled.
1. The image to be
captured.
2. Press the SHUTTER
button halfway and
focus on the subject.
3. Recompose the picture
and fully depress the
SHUTTER button.
Focus lock
Normal Macro Auto macro
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Flash ( ) / Left button
Menu tab Flash mode Description
ƃFlash mode indicator
If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash
will operate automatically.
If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash
will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye
effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
The flash fires regardless of available light.
The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according
to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the
background or subject is, the less intense the flash
will be.
The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow
shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure.
When you take an image in a condition with poor
light, the camera shake warning indicator
( ) will display on the LCD monitor.
We recommend using a tripod for this function.
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when
capturing images in a place or situation where flash
photography is prohibited. When you capture an
image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake
warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD
monitor.
We recommend using a tripod for this function.
Auto flash
Auto &
Red eye
reduction
Fill in flash
Slow synchro
Flash off
ƃIf you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow sychro
flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
Power ratio of flash).
Do not move until the second flash fires.
ƃUsing the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
ƃUnder normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is
normally within 6 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be
longer.
ƃDuring the continuous shot, AEB and movie clip mode, the flash function will
not operate.
ƃTake photographs within the flash range.
ƃThe image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly
reflective.
INFORMATION
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Flash ( ) / Left button Self-timer ( ) / Right button
ƃIf you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer
operation, the self-timer function is canceled.
ƃUse a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking.
ƃIn Movie Clip mode, only the 10s self-timer and remote will work.
ƃAvailable flash mode, by recording mode
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ƃSelecting the self-timer
1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING
mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING
mode.
2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired
mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor.
A 2 second, 10 second or double self-timer icon
appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode,
only the 10-second self-timer will work.
2SEC self-timer ( )
: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval
of 2 seconds before the image is taken.
10SEC self-timer ( )
: Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval
of 10 seconds before the image is taken.
Double self-timer ( )
: A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a
second picture will be taken. When using the flash, the 2-second self-timer
may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge
time.
3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the
specified time has elapsed.
ƈWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button
makes the cursor shift to the right tab.
ƈWhen the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button
operates as the Self-timer( ) button. This function is used when the
photographer would also like to be in the image.
INFORMATION
[Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer]
Self-timer( ) / Right button
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MENU / OK button E (Effect) button
ƈIt is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button.
ƈStill image mode : You can select the colour, outfocus, composite and frame
menus.
ƈMovie clip mode : You can select the colour menu.
ƈAvailable Effects, by recording mode (O : Selectable X : Not selectable)
ſThis button will not operate in the Voice recording mode and some scene modes
(Night, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework).
If a special effect is selected, the rest special effect (Preset focus frames,
Composite shooting, Photo frame) functions set before are cancelled
automatically.
ƈEven if the camera is turned off, the special effect setting will be preserved. To
cancel the special effect, select the ( ) sub in the Colour menu and select
the ( ) sub menu in the rest special effect menu.
ƈMENU button
- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will
be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the
initial display.
- A menu option can be displayed when the following are selected :
MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the
VOICE RECORDING mode is selected.
ƈOK button
- When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting
the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data.
Pressing the MENU button
[Menu off] [Menu on]
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Special Effect : Colour
Special Effect : Preset focus frames
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button and press the
OK button.
: No effect is added to the image
: Captured images will be stored in black and white.
: Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone
(a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
: Captured images will be stored in a red tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a green tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a blue tone.
: Save the image in negative mode.
4. Press the shutter button to capture an image.
ƈYou can make the subject stand out from its
surroundings. The subject will be sharp and in focus
while making the rest out of focus.
1. Press the E button in the program mode.
2. Select the ( ) menu tab by pressing the Left /
Right button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up /
Down button and press the OK button.
4. The preset focus frame will appear.
Press the shutter button to capture an image
[Range 1] [Range 2] [Range 3] [Range 4]
ƈBy using the camera’s digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to
your images
1. Press the E button in the still image mode or Movie clip mode.
2. Select the ( ) menu tab by pressing the Left / Right button.
[Still image mode] [Movie clip mode]
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Special Effect : Preset focus frames
Special Effect : Composite shooting
ƈYou can combine 2 ~ 4 different shots in a still image.
1. Press the E button in the program mode.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Left / Right
button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up /
Down button and press the OK button.
- : cancels the composite shooting
- : 2 different shots are combined in a still image.
- : 3 different shots are combined in a still image.
- : 4 different shots are combined in a still image.
- : 2 different panorama shots are combined in a still image.
4. The number of frames you selected in step 3 is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter button to start the composite shooting
ſSelecting 2 composite shooting
5. After taking the last shot, the image will be saved.
Composite
[Ready for taking] [First shot] [Second shot] [The final picture]
Capture:Shutter Edit:+/-
Capture:Shutter Edit:+/-
Capture:Shutter Move:
ƃMoving and changing the focus frame
You can change the focus frame after selecting a Range menu.
1. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor.
2. Press the + / - button.
3. The colour of focus frame turns white. Press the Up / Down / Left / Right
button to moves the focus frame position.
4. To select the focus frame position, press the + / - button again and you can
take a picture.
[The frame is activated]
Capture:Shutter Move:
[After changing the frame position]
Pressing the + / - button
Pressing the + / - button
Capture:Shutter Del:+/- Save:OK Del:+/-
Pressing the
Up / Down / Left /
Right button
Pressing
the shutter
button
Pressing
the shutter
button
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Special Effect : Composite shooting
ƃChanging a part of composite shot before taking the last shot
Before taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot.
1. During the composite shots, press the + / - button.
2. A previous image will be deleted and new frame will display.
If there is an image taken before, press the + / - button again and a previous
image will be deleted again.
3. Press the shutter button to capture a new image.
[Before taking the 3rd shot]
Pressing the
Up button
Pressing the OK
button
Pressing the
+ / - button
ƃChanging a part of composite shot after taking the last shot
After taking the last composite shot, you can change a part of composite shot.
1. After taking the last shot , a cursor to select a frame will display. Press the Up /
Down / Left / Right button to select the frame.
2. Press the + / - button and an image will be deleted. Composite frame will be
activated.
3.
Press the Shutter button. You can take another images again by using the Up /
Down / Left / Right button and + / - button.
4. Press the OK button again to save the captured image.
ƃYou can use the flash button, self-timer button, macro button, voice memo
button and the Zoom W / T button during the composite shooting.
ƃIf you press the Play mode button or press the Voice recording button twice
during the composite shots, each camera working mode is executed.
When the Menu or E button is pressed, a confirmation window will display.
The images captured before will be deleted.
ƃThe voice memo will start after taking the last composite shooting.
INFORMATION
[Moving backward to the 2nd shot]
Capture:Shutter Del:+/-Capture:Shutter Del:+/-
[After taking the 4th shot]
Save:OK Del:+/-
[Moving backward to the 2nd shot]
Save:OK Del:+/-
[After taking the 2nd shot again]
Save:OK Del:+/-
[Deleting the 2nd shot]
[The final picture]
Pressing the
Shutter button.
Pressing the + / - button
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Special Effect : Photo Frame + / - button
ƈYou can use the + / - button to adjust the values for the RGB, ISO, white balance
and exposure compensation.
Main menu Sub menu
Available camera mode
RGB R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue)
ISO AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400
Exposure compensation
-2.0~0.0~+2.0 (0.5EV steps)
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO, DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY,
FLUORESCENT H,
FLUORESCENT L, TUNGSTEN,
CUSTOM.
ƈRGB : Allows the user to adjust the R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) values of
the images to be captured.
ƃSetting RGB Values
1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and
DOWN buttons to select the RGB icon ( ).
The RGB menu bar will appear as shown.
2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT and RIGHT
buttons to select the desired RGB value.
- Up / Down Button : Navigates between R, G,
and B icons.
- Left / Right Button : Changes value of each icon.
3. When you press the + / - button again, the value you set will be saved and
RGB setup mode will end.
ƈYou can add 9 types of frame-like borders to a still image you want to capture.
1. Press the E button in the program mode.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Left / Right
button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up /
Down button and press the OK button.
- : The photo frame will not be added.
4. The photo frame will appear.
Press the shutter button to capture an image
ſBefore taking a picture, you can change the frame by
pressing the + / - button. Change the frame type by
pressing the Up / Down / Left / Right button.
Photoframe
Capture:Shutter Frame:+/-
ſWhen special effect (colour) from the icon other than is selected, it will not
be able to select the RGB.
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+ / - button
ƃSelecting an ISO Sensitivity
1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and
DOWN buttons to select the ISO icon( ).
The ISO menu bar will appear as shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the
desired ISO sensitivity value.
- AUTO : The camera's sensitivity is
automatically changed by variables
such as lighting value or subject brightness.
- 50, 100, 200, 400 : You can increase the shutter speed while the same
amount of light is present, by increasing the ISO
sensitivity. However, the image may be saturated in high
luminance. The higher the ISO value, the higher the
camera’s sensitivity to light is and therefore the greater
its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions. However,
the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO
value increases, making the image appear coarse.
3. When you press the + / - button again, the value you set will be saved and
ISO setup mode will end.
ƈISO : You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.
The speed or specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
ƃSelecting a White Balance
1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and
DOWN buttons to select the white balance icon
( ).
The white balance menu bar will appear as
shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the
white balance to the desired value. The value
you set wil be displayed on the LCD monitor.
AUTO : The camera automatically selects the appropriate white
balance settings, depending on the prevailing lighting
conditions.
DAYLIGHT : For taking images outside.
CLOUDY : For taking images under a cloudy and overcast sky.
Fluorescent H : For shooting under daylight fluorescent types of three-
way fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent L : Shooting under white fluorescent lighting.
TUNGSTEN : For shooting under tungsten (standard light bulb) lighting.
CUSTOM : Allows the user to set the white balance according to the
shooting condition.
Different lighting conditions may cause a colour cast on your images.
3. Press the + / - button again. The value you set will be saved and White
Balance setup mode will end.
ƈWhite balance : The white balance control allows you to adjust the colours to
appear more natural looking.
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+ / - button
ƃUsing the Custom White Balance
White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the shooting
environment.
You can select the most appropriate white balance setting for a given shooting
environment by setting up the custom white balance.
ƈExposure compensation : This camera automatically adjusts the exposure
according to the ambient lighting conditions.
You can also select the exposure value by using the
+ / - button.
3. Press the + / - button again. The value you set will be saved and the Exposure
Compensation setup mode will close.
If you change the exposure value, the exposure indicator ( ) will be
displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor.
ſA negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the exposure
and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not get good pictures.
1. Select the CUSTOM ( ) menu of the
White Balance.
2. Place a sheet of white paper in front of the
camera so that the LCD monitor shows only
white, and then press the SHUTTER button.
3. Your custom white balance value is stored.
- The custom white balance value will be
applied, starting with the next picture you
take.
- The user configured white balance will be
remain effective until it is overwritten. ٌ
[ White paper ]
ƃCompensating Exposure
1. Press the + / - button, and then use the UP and
DOWN buttons to select the exposure
compensation icon ( ).
The exposure compensation menu bar will
appear as shown.
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the
desired exposure compensation factor.
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ƈYou can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any
mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU
button displays the menu on the LCD monitor.
ſThe menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following
circumstances:
- When another button is being operated.
- While image data is being processed.
- When there is no battery capacity.
ƈ
The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected.
The items indicated by are default settings.
Menu tab
Main menu Sub menu
Camera working mode
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Single
Continuous
AEB -
Soft Normal
Vivid -
Full Basic
LCD Save
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INFORMATION
How to use the menu
Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings
3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu.
4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the
MENU button and the menu will disappear.
1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera
mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ).
2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus.
Press the
UP or
DOWN
button.
Press the
UP or
DOWN
button.
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Spot
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT
button.
Press the
LEFT or
RIGHT
button.
ſMenus are subject to change without prior notice.
Menu tab
Main menu Sub menu
Camera working mode
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Beach&Snow -
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Size Quality / Frame rate
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
QUALITY
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
FRAME RATE
30FPS
15FPS
ƈYou can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application of the
captured images.
The higher the compression ratio, the lower the picture quality.
Icon
Sub menu
Super Fine
Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS
File Format
jpeg jpeg jpeg avi avi
STILL IMAGE mode
Mode MOVIE CLIP mode
ƃThis file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system).
ƃJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : JPEG is the image
compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group.
This type of compression is most commonly used for compressing photos
and graphics because it can compress the files efficiently without damaging
the data.
INFORMATION
ƈYou can select the image size appropriate for your application.
Icon
2592X 2272X 2048X 1600X 1024X 640X 640X 320X 160X
1944 1704 1536 1200 768 480 480 240 120
Still image mode
Mode
Size
Movie clip mode
ƃThe higher the resolution, the lower the number of available shots will be
because high resolution images require more memory than lower resolution
images.
INFORMATION
[ STILL IMAGE mode ]
SIZE
2592X1944
2272X1704
2048X1536
1600X1200
1024X768
640X480
[ MOVIE CLIP mode ]
SIZE
640X480
320X240
160X120
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ƈIf you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change the metering
method to take brighter pictures.
[Multi] : Exposure will be calculated based on an
average of the available light in the image
area. However, the calculation will be
biased towards the centre of the image
area. This is suitable for general use.
[Spot] : Only the rectangular area in the centre of
the LCD monitor will be metered for light.
This is suitable when the subject in the
centre is exposed correctly, regardless of the back lighting.
ſIf 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.
ƈYou can select continuous shot, and AEB (Auto
Exposure Bracketing).
- [SIingle] : Take one picture only
- [Continuous] : Images will be taken continuously
until the shutter button is released.
The shooting capacity depends on
the memory.
- [AEB] : Take three pictures in a series in
different exposures: short exposure
(-0.5EV), standard exposure (0.0EV) and over exposure
(+0.5EV). Use the mode if it is hard to decide exposure of the
object.
ſHigh resolution and picture quality increases file saving time, which increases
stand-by time.
ſIf the [Continuous] or [AEB] sub menu is selected, the flash will be off
automatically.
ſIf less than 3 pictures are available in the memory, the AEB shooting is not
available.
ſIt is best to use a tripod for the AEB shooting as the time to save each image
file is longer and the blurring caused by camera shake may occur.
[ PROGRAM mode ]
METERING
Multi
Spor
[ PROGRAM mode ]
SHOOTING
Single
Continuous
AEB
Metering Continuous shot
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Sharpness
OSD (On Screen Display) information
ƈIn any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check
the recording status in the LCD monitor.
ƈIdle mode : If you select the [LCD Save] and the
camera isn't operated during the
specified time(about 30 SEC.), the
camera power will be idle (LCD monitor
: OFF, Camera status lamp : Blinking)
automatically.
- To use the camera again, press any of the
camera buttons except the power button.
- If there is no operation during the specified time,
the camera power will be turned off automatically
to save battery life. Refer to page 54 for more
information about the auto power off function.
OSD INFORMATION
Full
Basic
LCD Save
[ Full information mode ] [ Basic information mode ]
ƈYou can adjust the sharpness of the picture you
want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect
on the LCD monitor before you take a picture,
because this function is applied only when the
captured image is stored on the memory.
Sub menu Icon Description
The edges of the image are softened.
This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC.
The edges of the image are sharp.
This is suitable for printing.
The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges
will appear sharp, but noise may occur in the
recorded image.
Vivid
Normal
Soft
[ PROGRAM mode ]
SHARPNESS
Soft
Normal
Vivid
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Starting play mode
ƃPlaying back a movie clip
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play back
a still image.
3. Select the recorded movie clip and press the
Play & Pause button ( ) to play back.
- To pause a movie clip file while playing it back,
press the play & pause button again.
- Pressing the play & pause button again will
cause the movie clip file will restart.
- To rewind the movie clip while it is playing,
press the LEFT button. To fast forward the
movie clip, press the RIGHT button.
- To stop playback of the movie clip, press the play & pause button, and then
press the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ƈMovie clip capture function : capture still images from the movie clip.
ƃHow to capture the movie clip
Steps 1-3 are the same as those for playing back
a movie clip.
4. Press the Play / Pause button while playing the
movie clip. Then press the E button.
5. The paused movie clip is saved in a new file
name.
ſThe captured movie clip file has same size as
the original movie clip (640X480, 320X240,
160X120).
[Paused]
[Pressing the E button]
ƈIf the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply only
to the memory card.
ƈIf the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera functions apply
only to the internal memory.
ƈIf you have turned on the camera by pressing the POWER button, you can press
the PLAY MODE button once to switch to Play mode and press it again to switch
to Recording mode.
ƈYou can turn the power on with the play mode button. The camera is turned on in
play mode. Press the play mode button again and the camera will be turned off.
ƈYou can set up the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD
monitor.
3. Select an image that you want to play back
by pressing the LEFT / RIGHT button.
ſPress and hold the Left or Right button to
fast forward the images played.
2. The last image stored on the memory is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
ƃPlaying back a still image
1. Select the PLAY mode by pressing the
play mode button ( ).
ƃManner mode : Pressing the play mode button for more than 3 seconds
changes the buzzer and start-up sound setting to OFF, even though you
may have set these to ON.
ƃLightly press the shutter button in Play mode to switch to the currently set
shooting mode.
INFORMATION
00:00:35
100-0010
Capture:E
00:00:12
100-0010
Capture:E
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Starting play mode LCD monitor Indicator
ƃPlaying back a recorded voice
Steps from 1-2 are the same as those to play
back a still image.
3. Select the recorded voice file and press the
Play & Pause button ( ) to play back a
recorded voice file.
- To pause a recorded voice file, while playing
it back, press the play & pause button again.
- To resume playback of the voice file, press the play & pause button.
- To rewind the voice file while it is playing, press the LEFT button.
To fast forward the voice file, press the RIGHT button.
- To stop playback of the voice file, press the play & pause button, and then
press the LEFT or RIGHT button.
ƈThe LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image.
PLAY:
ISO : 50
Av : F 2.8
Tv : 1/30
Flash : On
1024ŦŦ768
2005/12/01
No. Description Icon Page
1 Play mode icon -
2 Battery p.9
3 Voice Memo p.20
4 Protect p.44
5DPOF p.46
6 Recording date 2005/12/01 -
7 Image size 2592X1944 ~ 256X192 p.32
8Flash On / Off p.21
9Shutter speed 8~1/1,500 p.14
10 Aperture Value F2.8 ~ F12.4 p.14
11 ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 p.29
12 Folder name & File name 100-0007 p.53
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[ Thumbnail display mode ]
Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera
Thumbnail( ) / Enlargement ( ) button
ƈIn Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently set up the
Play mode functions.
ƃImage enlargement
1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and
press the enlargement button.
2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by
pressing the 5 function button.
3. Pressing the thumbnail button will zoom back to
the original full sized image.
- You can tell whether the image displayed is an
enlarged view by checking the image
enlargement indicator shown at the bottom left of
the LCD monitor. (If the image is not an enlarged
view, the indicator will not be displayed.) You can
also check the area of enlargement.
- Movie clips and WAV files can’t be enlarged.
- If an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may
occur.
ƃYou can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop and save a
selected area of an image.
ƃThumbnail display
1. While an image is displayed full screen, press the
thumbnail button.
2. The thumbnail display will highlight the image that
had been showing at the time the thumbnail mode
was selected.
3. Press the 5 function button to move to a desired image.
4. To view an image separately, press the enlargement
button.
Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button
[ Normal display mode ]
Highlighted image
Pressing the enlargement
button ( )
Pressing the thumbnail
button ( )
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Thumbnail ( ) / Enlargement ( ) button
ƈWhen the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the UP button makes
the menu cursor move up.
ƈWhen the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as
the voice memo button. You can add your voice to a stored still image.
ƃAdding a Voice Memo to a Still Image
1. Press the LEFT / RIGHT button to select an
image that you wish to add sound to.
2. Press the voice memo button ( ) and the
voice memo indicator will display. The camera is
now ready to record a voice memo.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording and
voice will be recorded to the still image for 10
seconds.
While the voice is recording, the recording status
window will be displayed as shown alongside.
4. The recording can be stopped by pressing
the shutter button again.
5. The ( ) icon will be displayed on the LCD
monitor after voice memo recording has finished.
- Voice memos can’t be recorded onto movie
clip and voice recording files.
- A distance of 40cm between you and the
camera (microphone) is the best distance to
record sound.
- The voice memo will be saved in ҭ.wav format, but has the same file name
as the still image to which it corresponds.
- If you add a new voice memo to the still image that already has a voice
memo, the existing voice memo will be erased.
Voice ( ) memo / Up button
Stop:Shutter
ƃThe maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size.
Image size 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M VGA
X10.1 X8.9 X8.0 X6.3 X4.0 X2.5
Maximum
enlargement rate
ƃTrimming : You can extract part of the image that
you want and save it separately.
1. Select an image that you want to enlarge and
press the enlargement button.
2. Different parts of the image can be viewed by
pressing the 5 function button.
3. Press the MENU button and a message will be displayed as shown
alongside.
4. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the
OK button.
[Yes] : The trimmed image will save as a new file name, and display on the
LCD monitor.
[No] : The trimming menu will disappear.
ſIf there is little memory space to save the trimmed image, the image can’t be
trimmed.
ſTo delete the enlarged image during the trimming function, press the delete
button.
Trimming?
Yes No
Confirm:OK
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ƈIn Play mode, the play & pause/ down button works as follows:
- If the menu is displayed
Press the DOWN button to move from the main menu to a sub menu, or to
move down the sub menu cursor.
- If a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a movie clip is playing
In Stop mode : Plays a still image with a voice memo, a voice file, or a
movie clip.
During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
In Pause mode : Resumes playback
[Voice recording is stopped]
Play & Pause ( ) / Down button
E (Effect) button
ƈIt is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button.
ſThe changed image is saved in a new file name.
[Voice recording is playing] [Voice recording is paused]
PLAY:PLAY:Pause:
FFREW
STOP:OK Exit:OK
Exit:E
1. Select a still image or movie clip and press
the E button.
2. Select a desired sub menu and press
the OK button.
: Captured images will be stored in
black and white.
: Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone
(a gradient of yellowish brown colours).
: Captured images will be stored in a red tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a green tone.
: Captured images will be stored in a blue tone.
: Save the image in negative mode.