Samsung Digimax S800 - Digital Camera - 8.1... User manual

BUsethiscamerainthefollowingorder
BeforeconnectingthecameratoaPC,via
theUSBcable,youwillneedtosetupthe
cameradriver,tnstallthecameradriver
inApplicationsoftware
p.70)
•tfyou use a card readerto copy the images on the memory card toyour PC,the
imagescould be damaged. When transferring the imagestaken with thecamera
to your PC, be sure to use thesupplied USB cable toconnectthe camera to
your PC. Pleasenote thatthe manufacturer holdsno responsibilityfor loss or
damage ofimages on the memory card due tothe use of a card reader.
Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
• Prior tousing thiscamera, please readthe user manual thoroughly.
• When you require After Salesservice, please bring the cameraand the causeof
the cameramalfunction (such as battery,Memory card etc.) tothe A/S centre.
• Pleasecheck that the camerais operatingproperly priorto when you intendto
use it(e.g.for a tripor an importantevent)to avoid disappointment.Samsung
cameratakes no responsibilityfor any loss or damages that may resultfrom
cameramalfunction.
• Keepthe manual in a safe place.
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oftheir respective companies.
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DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, _fnot avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
• Do not attempt to modify this camera]n any _,_y. This may result in fire, injury,
electric shook or severe damage tg:_<)Jo_:you£camer a. Internal inspection,
maintenance and repairs should 6e ca_ out 6_your dealer or Samsung Camera
Service centre. _ :;_:
• Please do not use this produd_in close _oximity toifiammable or explosive gases,
as this could increase the C_ of explosi_ i
• Should any form of liquid _a foreign _t enter the c84_era, do not use it Switch
off the camera, and the_Sisconnect tbe:_vver source. _Qu must contact your
dealer or Samsung Ca _e_j¢..#, _L_e.,_Dq_t _t_ ue to use the camera as
this may cause a fire or e!ectric shogk.
• Do not insert or drop m_liic _]_fla._._[_r_{J]_i_s into the camera through
access points e.g the _r_ ¢_i_t al_d_ttery _a_ber This may cause a fire
or electric shock.
• Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
• Do not use the flash in close proximity tQpeople or anfmats. Positioning the flash too
close to your subject's eyes may cau_e_ight damage.
• For safety reasons keep this produo}(and a_ssories out of reach of children or
animals to prevent accidents e.g. ':_:
• Swallowing battery or small €_mera sso_tes. If an accident should occur,
please consult a doctor im_iately_:_{_: '_
• There fs the possibiJity of i_}j_ryfrom camera'_ovfng parts.
• Battery and camera may become hot d_@g prolong_ use and it may result in
camera malfunction. Sh£_i_ this be t e, allow th_camera to sit idle for a few
minutes to allow it time t0 cool I
• Do not Ieave this career &_n _31aces_e_l; _o,extxerae_y _hightemperatures, such as
a sealed vehicte
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in a minor or moderate injury.
• Leaking, overheating, or burst bat_ry _uld;,tesuIt_: in fire or injury.
• Use battery with the correct _ci n f_the camera.
• Do not short circuit_ heat oc_Jispos utter; in fire.
• Do not insert the battery _th the pQ_ties rev_ed.
• Remove the battery wher_ot ptanningi_o use the _arnera for a long period of
time. Battery may leak _rrosive ele e and pertinently damage the
camera's components. _:
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contac _i_hllanosSrobjects.De not touch the
flash after using it conti_lt!_y _ _si': ;:_i
• Do not move the camer_ _,,14e{ _ _Swt_Se8 oR i )&] &re us ng the AC Charger.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the
wail socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices
are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
• Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image
and possibly causing camera matfunctien.
• Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
• When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger This may cause heat to build up
and dfstort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in a welkventilated area.
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• Systemchart ........................... 4
• Identificationof features ............... 5
• Front& Top.............................. 5
• Back &Bottom ........................ 6
• Bottom/5-function button............ 7
• Cradle(Optional)........................ 7
• Serf-timerlamp ........................ 8
• Camera StatusLamp ............... 8
• Modeicon .............................. 8
• Connecting toa Power Source ..,...8
• Usingthe batteries..................... 8
• Insertingthe memory card ............ 9
• Ins_ruczi0asonhowtousethememorycard,,.10
• WhenUsingtheCame{afo[theFi[stTime...12
• LCD monitorindicator ............... 13
• Starting the recordingmode ......14
• Howto use the AUTO mode ...... 14
• HowtousethePROGRAMmode ,..14
• Howtouse the MANUALmode ,.,14
• HowtousetheMOVIECUP mode,.,15
• Recordingthemovieclipwkt_outvoice,.,15
• Pausingwhilerecordinga movteclip...15
• Night/Portrait/Children mode ,.,16
• Howto use the SCENE mode ,.,16
• Howto use the VOICE
RECORDING mode ............... 17
• Thingsto Watch Outfor When
Taking Pictures ........................ 17
• Using the camerabuttons to set
the camera ........................... 18
• POWER button ..................... 18
• Shutter button ........................ 18
• ZOOM W /T button .................. 18
• Voice recording/Voice memo /
UPbutton .............................. 20
• Macro/Down button ............... 20
• Focuslock ........................... 21
• Flash/Leftbutton .................. 22
• Serf-timer/Rightbutton ............ 23
• MENU /OK button .................. 24
• E(Effect) button ..................... 25
• Special Effect: Cefour............... 25
• SpecialEffect: Presetfocusframes...26
• SpecialEffect: Compositeshoofing.,,27
• Special Effect: Photo Frame ...... 28
• MovieClipframe stabiliser ......... 29
• +/- button .............................. 29
• Usingthe LCDmonitorto setthe
camera settings........................ 32
• Howto usethe menu ............... 32
• Size .................................... 33
• Quality/Framerate .................. 33
• Metering .............................. 34
• Continuousshot ..................... 34
• Sharpness ........................... 35
• OSD (On ScreenDisplay)
information ........................... 35
• Starting playmode .................. 36
• Playingback a still image ......... 36
• Playingback a movieclip ......... 36
• Howto capturethe movieclip .,,37
• Playingback a recordedvoice .,.38
• LCD monitorIndicator............... 38
• Usingthe camerabuttons toset
the camera ........................... 39
• Thumbnail/Enlargementbutton ..-39
• Voicememo /Up button ............ 40
• Play & Pause/Down button ......41
• E (Effect)button ..................... 41
• Deletebutton ........................ 42
• Printer button ........................ 42
• Left/Right/Menu/OK button ..-43
• Setting up the playback function
using the LCDmonitor ............... 43
• Startingthe slide show ............ 45
• Protectingimages .................. 46
• Deletingimages ..................... 47
• Resize ................................. 47
• Rotatingan image .................. 48
• DPOF ................................. 48
• DPOF : Standard ..................... 49
• DPOF : Index ........................ 49
• DPOF : Printsize ..................... 50
• Formattinga memory ............... 57
• SettinguptheDate/Time/Datetype,.,57
• Imprintingthe recordingdate ...... 57
• Sound ................................. 58
• ConnectinganExternalDevice(USB),.,58
• Auto Focus{amp ..................... 58
• LCDbrightness ..................... 58
• SelectingVMeo oat type ............ 59
• Quickview ........................... 59
• tnitialisation ........................... 60
• Sefectinga battery type ............ 60
• Setting up the Mycam menu ...... 60
• Start up image ........................ 60
• Start up sound ........................ 61
• Shattersound ........................ 61
• Important notes........................ 61
• Warning indicator ..................... 63
• Beforecontactingaservicecentre..,63
• Specifications ........................ 65
• CopyTo Card ........................ 50 ...........................................................
• On ScreenDisplay information ...51
• PictBridge .............................. 51
• PictBridge : PictureSelection .....-52
• PictBridge : PrintSetting ............ 52
• PictBridge : Printing.................. 53
• PictBridge : Reset .................. 54
• Setup menu ........................... 54
• File name .............................. 55
• Auto poweroff ........................ 56
• Language ........................... 56
• Software Notes ........................ 67
• System Requirements ............... 67
• About the software .................. 67
• Settingupthe applicationsoftware,,.68
• Starting PC mode ..................... 69
• Removingthe removabledisk...,..71
• SettinguptheUSBDriverforMAC,..72
• Usingthe USB DriverforMAC ,..72
• Removingthe USB Driverfor
Windows 98SE ........................ 72
• Digimax Master........................ 73
• FAQ .................................... 76

Pleasecheckthatyouhavethecorrectcontentsbeforeusingthisproduct.The
contentscanvarydependingonthesalesregion.Tobuytheoptionalequipment,
contactyournearestSamsungdealerorSamsungservicecentre.
<Includeditems>
Cameracase Usermanual, SoftwareCD
ProductwarrantyCamerastrap (seep.67)
II
I
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DPOFcompatible
printer(seep.48) SD memory card/MMC (see p.9) A
I I _ f
Rechargeablebattery Rechargeablebattery
(SBP-2524) (SNB-2512)
t
AC cord Cradle Charger(SBC-N1)
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AA Alkaline
Batteries
Computer PictBridgecompatible
(see p.69) printer(seep.51)
1
USB cable AVcable
!
Externalmonitor
(see p.59)
ForWindows
• Windows 98 /98SE /2000/ME/XP
• PC with processor betterthan Pentium
tl 450MHz (Pentium 700MHzor better
is recommended)
• 200MB ofavailable hard-disk space
• Minimum 64MB RAM
• 1024x768pixels,16-bitcetour display
compatiblemonitor (24-bitcelour
display recommended)
• CD-ROM drive
• DirectX 9.0 or later
• USB port
For Macintosh
• Power Mac G3or later
• Mac OS 9.0,10.4
• Minimum 64MB RAM
• 110MBof available hard-disk space
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive

Modedial
Shutterbutton
Strapeyelet
Powerbutton
Speaker
Flash
Serf-timerlamp/
Auto focus tamp
Lens /Lenscover
Microphone

LCDmonitor
Tripodsocket
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Camerastatuslamp
ZoomWbutton(Thumbnail)
ZoomTbutton(Digitalzoom)
E(Effects)button
+/-button,Deletebutton
Playmode/Printer button
5 functionbutton
USB /AV connectionterminal
Cradle connector

Batterychambercover
Memorycardslot
Batterychamber
•You can recharge your rechargeablebattery (SBP-2524),transfera captured
image to print,and download imageswith the cradle. (Referto page 5t, 69~71)
• Top
connection
terminal
Voicememo /Voice Recording/Up button
Flash /
Leftbutton
[] Menu/OK button
_ Self-timer /
Right button
Macro /Down button
Play& Pausebutton
• Back
USB port/--
AV connectionterminal -- AC connection terminal
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• Self-timer lamp
icon Status Description
Forthe 2 seconds,the lampblinks quicklyat O.25-second
Blinking inten,rals beforetakinga picture
Forthe first 8 seconds,the lampblinksat 1 second
intel_/als.
Blinking Forthe final 2seconds, the lampblinks quicktyat 0.25-
second intervals.
A picturewill be taken afterabout 10 seconds and2
_'_ seconds later a second picturewillbe taken.
Blinking
• Camera Status Lamp
Status
Poweron
Aftertakingapicture
Whilevoicememorecording
Whilevoice recording
TransmittingDatawitha PC
When the USB cableis
inserted to aprinter
Whentheprinterispdnting
• Mode icon: Referto page 14~17for more information aboutthe camera mode
setting.
MODE AUTO PROGRAMMANUAL NIGHT PORTRAITICHILDRENI MOVIE PLAY
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leon [] [] D _ [] n D r_l
SCENE
MODE LANDSCAPECLOSEUPI SUNSETI DAWN BAOKUGHTFIREWORKS8EACH&SNOW
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,con I_1 _ El D _1 m []
When the AF activates
Description
The lampturns on andoff whenthe camera is readyto
take a picture
The lampblinks while savingthe image data andturns
off when thecamera is readyto takea picture
The lampblinks
The lampblinks
The lampturns on (LCDmonitor turnsoff)
The lampis off
The lampblinks
Thetampturns on(Thecamerafocuson thesubject)
Thelampblinks(Thecameradoesn'tfocusonthe subject)
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• We recommend using batteriesfora digital camera(Within a year fromthe date
of manufacture).The batteriesare listedbelow.
-Nonrechargeable batteries : 2 XAA Alkaline(High Capacity)
-Rechargeable batteries(Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH)
SBP-2524 (Ni-MH)
Model SBP-2524 SNB-2512
Type Ni-MH Ni-MH
Capacity 2,500mAh 2,500mAh
Voltage 1.2V X2 1.2VX 2
Approximately210_240Minutes Appr0x[mately240Minutes
Charging time (Usefor cradle) (Use for SBC-N1)
included battery may varydepending on salesregion.

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• There are 4 indicatorsfor batterycondition thatare displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Battery
indicator | _
L0wbatterycapacityLowbatterycapacityL0wbatterycapacity
Battery The battery is (Preparetorecharge(Prepa[etorecharge(Preparetorecharge
status fully charged o_usespalebatlery)orusesparebattery)o_usespalebatlery)
• tnsertthe batteryas shown
- Ifthe cameradoes not turnon after you
have insertedbattery, please check
whether the batteryis inserted withthe
correct polarity(+/-).
-When the battery chamber cover is opened,
do notpress the battery chambercover by
force.This may cause damage tothe
battery chamber cover.
• Insertthe memory card as shown.
-Turn oft the camera's power before
insertingthe memory card.
-Havethe frontofthe memory cardfacing
toward thefront ofthe camera (lens)and
the card pins towardthe back ofthe camera
(LCDmonitor).
-Do not insertthe memory card the wrong
way round.Doing so may damage the
memory card slot.

•Be sure toformat the memory card (see p.57) ffyou are using anewly
purchased memoryfor thefirst time, ifit containsdata that thecamera cannot
recognise, or ifitcontains images capturedwith a different camera.
• Turn off the camerapower wheneverthe memory card is being inserted or
removed.
• Repeated useof the memory card will eventuallyreducethe memory cards
performance. Shouldthis be the case you will needto purchase a new memory
card. Wear andtear on the memory card is not coveredby the Samsung
warranty.
• The memory card is an electronic precisiondevice.
Do not bend,drop or subjectthe memory card to any heavyimpact.
• Do not store the memory card in an environmentwith strong electronic or
magnetic fields, e.g.nearloud speakers orTV receivers.
• Please do not use or storein an environmentwhere there are extremes in
temperature.
• Do not allow the memory card to become dirtyor tocome into contactwith any
liquid. Should this happen,clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
• Please keepthe memory card in itscase when not in use.
• During and afterperiods ofextended use,you may noticethat the memory card
is warm.This is perfectly normal.
• Do not use a memory card that is usedin another digital camera.
To usethe memory card in this camera, formatthe memory card using this
camera.
• Do not use a memory card formatted by anotherdigital camera or memory card
reader.
•tf the memory card is subjectedto any ofthe following,the recorded data may
become corrupted :
-When the memory card is used incorrectly.
-Ifthe power is switcbed off orthe memory card isremoved while recording,
deleting(formatting) or reading.
• Samsung cannotbe heldresponsible for lostdata.
• It is advisableto copy importantdata onto other media as back-upe.g. floppy
disks, harddisks CD etc.
• tf tbere is insufficientmemory available
:A [Memory Full!]messagewill appear and thecamera will notoperate. To
optimise the amountof memory in the camera, replace the memory card or
delete unnecessaryimages stored on the memory card.
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• Thecamera can use SD Memory Cardsand MMC (Multi MediaCards).
Pleaseconsultthe enclosed manual forusing the MMC Cards.
[SD (SecureDigr_al)memory card]
The SD memory card has a write protect
switch thatprevents imagefiles from
being deleted or formatted.Byslidingthe
switch tothe bottom ofthe SD memory
card thedata will be protected. By sliding
the switchto the top ofthe SD memory
card thedata protectionwillbe
cancelled.
Slide theswitch to thetop of the SD
memory card before takinga picture.
• When using a20MB internal memory,the specified shooting capacitywill be as
follows. These figuresare approximate as imagecapacities can be affected by
variables such as subjectmatter andmemory card type.
i4ec0rdedimagesize SuperFine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS
8M 4 9 13
7M 5 10 15
6M 6 12 17
5M 7 14 21
Still 4M 9 18 22
image 3M 11 22 32
2M 19 34 41
I M 41 69 83
VGA 83 89 104
640 Abeut 1'4" About 1'43"
Movie 320 About 2'56" About 4'51"
dip 160 About 5'53" About10'43'
÷ The recordingtimes can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn't use duringthe movie recording.
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•Chargetherechargeablebatteryfullybeforeusingthecameraforthefirsttime.
•Whenthecameraisturnedonforthefirsttime,amenuwillbedisplayedtoset
date/time,language and batterytype in the LCD monitor.This menu willnot be
displayed aftersetting up. Set upthe date /time,language and batterytype
before usingthis camera.
• Setting up the date, time anddate type
1.Select the[Date&Time] menu by pressing
the UP/DOWN buttonand press
the RIGHT button.
2. Select thedesired sub menuby pressing
the UP/DOWN/LEFT /RIGHT button
andpress the OK button.
RIGHT button :SelectsYEARIMONTHIDAYIHOURIMINUTEIDATE
TYPE
LEFT button :Movesthe cursortothe [Date&Time] main menuifthe cursor
is atthe first item ofthe date andtime setup. In allother
instances,the cursor will be shiftedto the leftof itscurrent
position.
UP/DOWN button : Changesthe value ofeach item.
• Setting up the language
1.Selectthe [Language] menu bypressing the
UP /DOWNbutton andpress the RIGHT button.
2. Selectthe desired sub menuby pressing the
UP /DOWN button andpress the OK button.
• Setting up the batterytype
1.Setectthe [BatteryType] menu bypressing the
UP /DOWN button andpress the RIGHTbutton.
2.Select the desired sub menuby pressing the
UP/DOWNbutton and press the OK button.
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mThe LCDmonitordisplays information aboutthe shooting functionsand
selections.
g) @ @
[Image &FulI Status]
No. Description Icons Page
E! re O I_IEI []1_1 >.14_17
1 Recordingmode D D O _ ! I_] D
2 Battery _ _ _ _ p.9
3 ApertureValue/ShutterSpeed F2.8 1/30s p.14
No. Description Icons Page
4 Continuous shot [] _ _ p.34
5 Flash _ @ _, _s (_) 3.22~23
8 Self-timer _ _2s _,_ 3.23~24
7 Macro _._ _ 3.20~21
8 Metering [] r,] p34
9 Cardinserted indicator _
10 Auto focusframe
11 Camera shakewarning _'3_ p.17
12 Date /Time 2006/01/01 01:00 PM p.57
13 Exposurecompensation [] p.31
14 White Balance AWB"_,_"Ik, _!,m_ _--" _|_ 3.30~31
15 ISO iso leo iso iso iso p.30
16 RGB RGB p.29
17 Sharpness [] [] [] p.35
18 Imagequality/Framerate iiii _; :'" _ _ p33
19 Imagesize r:"ara trar.'.'._m'J_"a_:'ara _,'m'__,_e'_ p.33
Numberofavailableshotsremaining 12 p 11
20 Renalnngtime(Movieclp/V0icerecording) 00:01:30/01:00:00 p.11
21 Voicememo _ p.20
22 0ptical/DigitalZoombar/Dig_a}Zoomra_e [ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ1X10,0 3.18~19
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•HowtousetheAUTOmode(_ )
Pleaseselectthismodeforquickandeasypicturetakingwithminimaluser
interaction.
1.Insertthebatteries(p.9).Insertthebatteriestaking
noteofthepolarity(+/-).
2.Insertthememorycard(p.9).Asthiscamerahasa
20MBinternalmemoryyoudonotneedtoinsert
thememorycard.Ifthememorycardisnot
inserted,animagewillbestoredintheinternal
memory,tfthememorycardisinserted,animage
willbestoredonthememorycard.
3.Closethebatterychambercover.
4.Pressthepowerbuttontoturnonthecamera.
(Ifthedate/timethatisdisplayedontheLCD
monitorisincorrect,resetthedate/time before
takinga picture.) [ AUTOmode]
5. Select theAUTO mode byrotatingthe mode dial.
6. Pointthe cameratowardsthe subject andcompose the imageby using the
LCD monitor.
7. Pressthe shutter button tocapture an image.
• Howto usethe PROGRAMmode ( PROG )
selecting the automaticmode will configurethe
camera with optimal settings.You can still manualty
configure allfunctions except the aperturevalue and
shutterspeed.
1.Select the PROGRAM modeby rotatingthe mode
dial.
2.Pressthe menu button toconfigure advanced
functionssuch as image size (p.33),quality (p.33),
metering (p.34),continuousshooting (p.34) and
special effects (p.25).
• How to usethe MANUALmode ( [_ )
You can manuallyconfigure allfunctionswith the
aperturevalue andshutter speed.
1.Select the MANUAL modeby rotatingthe mode
dial.
2.Pressthe +/- buttonand menuforthe shutter
speed andaperture value willdisplay.
Up/Down button :changes aperturevalue
Left/Rightbutton :changes shutterspeed.
3. Press the+ /- button twice and take an image.
[PROGRAM mode]
[MANUAL mode]
*Smaller Aperturevalues make the objectsharp but blurthe background.Larger
Aperture valuesmake both the object andbackground sharp.
* HighShutter speedscan capturea movingobject in a stiltimage asifthe objectis
not moving. LowShutter speedscan capturea moving objectwith an 'active'
effect.
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•HOWtousetheMOVIECLiPmode(_1_') _-_
Amovieclipcanberecordedforaslongasthe
availablerecordingtimeofthememorycapacityallows._=_ @_'i
1.SelecttheNOVlECLIPmodebyrotatingthe -- _'
modedial.
2.TheMOVIECLIPmodeiconandavailable
recordingtimewitldisplayontheLCDmonitor.
3.Pointthecameratowardsthesubjectandcompose
theimagebyusingtheLCDmonitor.Pressthe
shutterbuttonandmovieclipsarerecordedforas
longastheavailabbrecordingtime.Movieclipswifl
stillberecordediftheshutterbuttonisreleased.
Ifyouwishtostoprecording,presstheshutterbuttonagain.
*Imagesizeandtypearelistedbelow.
-Imagesize:640X480,320X240,160X128(Selectabb)
-Filetype:*.avi(MPEG-4)
[ MOVIE CLIP mode
• Pausing while recordinga movieclip (Successive Recording)
This cameraallows you to temporarily stopduring unwantedscenes, while
recordinga moviedip. Usingthis function, you can recordyour favourite scenes
into a movieclip withouthaving tocreate multiple movie clips.
•UsingSuccessive Recording
1. Pressthe shutterbutton andmovieclips are (
recorded for as long asthe available recordingtime.-
Movieclipswill stiffbe recorded ifthe shutterbutton
is released.
2. Pressthe Pause button (IB_]]l) to pause recording.
Pressthe Pause button (ll_]l) again to resume
the recording.
3. Ifyou wishto stop recording, press the shutter
button again.
• Recordingthe movieclip withoutvoice
You can recordthe movieclip withoutvoice.
1. Pressthe Up button andthe (1_) )iconwill
display on the LCDmonitor.
2. Pressthe shutter buttonand movieclip is
recordedfor as longas the available recording
time withoutvoice.
3.To stop therecording, press the shutter button
again.
[ MOVIE CLIP mode
[s_ccessiverecordingo_amoweclip]
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•Night/Portrait/Children mode
Rotatethe mode dialto select a desired mode.
- Nightmode : Usethis for stiltimagesat nightor in other dark conditions
- Portraitmode :To take a pictureofa person
- Children mode :To take a stillpicture ofmoving children
[Night mode] [portrait mode] [Childrenmode]
• How to usethe SCENE mode( SCENE )
Usethe menuto easilyconfigure optimal settingsfor
avariety of shooting situations.These include
LANDSCAPE,CLOSE UP,SUNSET, DAWN,
BACKUGHT, FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW
scenes.
1.Select the SCENE mode by rotatingthe modedial.
2.Pressthe menu button and select adesired scene
menu.
la'l
[SCENE mode]
÷The scene modes are listed below.
[Landscape[ ( I_1 ) :To take pictures of distant scenery.
[Closeup] (_ ) : Close-upshooting forsmall objectssuch as
plantsand insects.
[Sunset] (I_1 ) : For takingpictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] (D ) : Daybreak scenes..
[Backlight] (_ ) : Portraitwithoutshadows caused by backiight.
[Ftirework] (Ira) : Fireworkscenes.
[Beach&Snow] (_) : Forocean, ]abe,beach and snowscapescenes.
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•HowtousetheVOICERECORDINGmode(_ )
1.tnanymodewiththeexceptionofMovieclipmode,
selecttheVOICERECORDINGmodebypressingthe
Voicerecordingbuttontwice.
2.Presstheshutterbuttontorecordavoice.
-Presstheshutterbuttononceandvoiceisrecordedfor
aslongasthe availablerecordingtime
(Max : 1hour) allows.The recordingtime will be
displayed on the LCD monitor.Voice willstill be
recordedifthe shutter button is released.
- Ifyou wishto stop recording, pressthe shutter
button again.
- Filetype :*.way
* Adistance of40cm between you andthe
camera(microphone) isthe best distanceto
recordsound.
[ VOICERECORDINGmode]
• Pressingthe shutter button downhalf way.
Ughfly pressthe shutterbutton toconfirm focus andflash batterycharge.
Press the shutterbutton allway down totake the picture.
[ Lightlypresstheshutte button] [Press theshutter button
• The availablerecordingtime may vary dependingon shooting conditions and
camerasettings.
• When the PlashOffor Slow synchromode isselected in a lowlightingcondition,
thecamera shakewarning indicator ( _ ) may appear on the LCDmonitor. In
thiscase, use a tripod, supportthe camera on a solidsurface or change to flash
shot mode.
• Shooting againsttbe light:
Pleasedo nottake picturesto the sunlightdirection. Takinga pictureagainst the
sun may make the picturedark. Totake a pictureagainst thesun, please use the
[Backlight]in the scene shooting mode(see page 16),filNnflash (see page 22),
spot metering(see page 34), orexposure compensation(see page 31).
• Avoidobstructingthe lens orthe flash when you capture an image.
• Compose the image byusing the LCD monitor.
• Undercertain conditionsthe autofocus systemmay notperform asexpected.
-When photographinga subjectthat has littlecontrast.
- Ifthe subjectis highly reflectiveor shiny.
- Ifthe subjectis moving athigh speed.
-When there is strong reflectedlight,or when the background isvery bright.
-When thesubject matterhas only horizontallinesor the subjectis very narrow
(suchas a stickor flagpole).
-When thesurroundings are dark.
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• The recordingmode functioncan be set up by usingthe camera buttons.
• Usedfor turningthe camera's power on /off.
• Ifthere is no operationduring the specifiedtime,
the camera'spower will be turned off
automaticallyto save batterylife.
Refer to page56 for more information aboutthe
auto power off function.
• Usedfor takingan imageor recordingvoice in
the RECORDING mode.
• In MOVIE CLiP mode:
Pressingthe shutter button down fully startsthe
processfor recordinga movieclip. Press the
shutterbutton onceand the movieclipis
recorded foras brig as the availablerecording
time in the memory allows. Ifyou wish tostop recording, press the shutterbutton
again.
• In STILLIMAGE mode
Pressingthe shutterbutton down halfway activates theautofocus andchecks
the conditionof theflash. Pressingthe shutterbutton down fullytakes andstores
the image, ifyou select voice memo recording, the recordingwill startafterthe
camera has finished storingthe image data.
•if the menuis not displayed,this buttonworks
as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITALZOOM
button.
• This camerahas a3X optical zoom and a 10X digitalzoom function.
Using both will offera totalzoom ratio of 30X.
• TELE Zoom
Opticalzoom TELE
Digitalzoom TELE
: Pressingthe ZOOM T button.This will zoom into the
subjecti.e.the subjectwilt appear nearer.
:When the maximum(3X) optical zoom isselected,
pressingthe ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom
software.Releasing ZOOM T button stopsthe digital
zooming atthe requiredsetting. Oncethe maximum
digital zoom (10X) isachieved, pressingthe ZOOM T
button willhave no effect.
[WiDE zoom ] [TELE zoom] [Digitalzoom t0X ]
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• WIDEZoom
OpticalzoomWIDE:PressingtheZOOMWbutton.Thiswi]lzoomoutfrom
thesubjecti.e.thesubjectwiJiappearfartheraway.
PressingtheZOOMWbuttoncontinuouslywilJsetthe
cameratoitsminimumzoomsettingi.e.thesubject
appearsatitsfarthestfromthecamera.
[ TELE zoom ] [Optical zoom 2X] [ WIDE zoom ]
Digital zoom WIDE : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressingthe
ZOOM W button will reducethe digital zooming in
Opticalzoom steps.Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital
zooming. Pressingthe ZOOM W button wilI reduce
the digitalzoom andthen itwillcontinue to reducethe
Digitalzoom opticalzoom untilthe minimum setting isreached.
[ Digita}zoom 10X ] [ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ]
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