Samsung GX-1L User manual

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For Safe Use of Your Camera
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
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in a minor or moderate injury.
This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera
safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.
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Danger
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 (batteries or AC Power Adapter).
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.
Warning
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.
ƈWhen taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light. This may
result in permanent damage to your eyesight.
ƈFor safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent
accidents e.g.:
ҮSwallowing batteries 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.
ƈBatteries 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 recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.
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 cameraŖs internal components and could
cause a fire.
ƈWhen in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. 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.
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Caution
ƈLeaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.
ҮUse batteries with the correct specification for the camera.
ҮDo not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
ҮDo not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.
ƈRemove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.
Batteries 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.
ƈIf you are using the AC power adaptor be careful when moving the camera.
After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket. Then
make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the
camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
ƈThe Lens is attached to the camera body. Do not drop or press the lens by force.
It may cause a camera malfunction.
ƈDo not pull the lens by hand or do not rotate the zoom ring quickly. It may cause a camera
malfunction. Please be careful when using the lens.
ƈDo not extract the external flash from the camera by force. It may cause damage to the top of the
camera.
ƃOnly use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can cause overheating or
explosion.
ƃReplace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new
one. It may cause explosion or overheating.
ƃThe battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and
the camera.
ƃAA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable. Do not disassemble the
battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause explosion or overheating.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1
Danger 2
Warning 2
Caution 3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3
Contents 4
Composition of the Operating Manual 8
Before Using Your Camera 11
ƃGX-1L Camera Characteristics 10
ƃChecking the Contents of the Package 11
ƃNames of Working Parts 12
ƈCamera 12
ƈLCD Monitor Indications 14
ƈViewfinder Indications 18
ƈLCD Panel Indications 20
Getting Started 23
ƃAttaching the Strap 22
ƃConnecting to a Power Source 23
ƈBatteries 24
ƈBattery Level Indicator 25
ƈApproximate Playback Time (new batteries) 25
ƈUsing the AC Adapter (Optional) 26
ƃUsing the memory card 27
ƃTurning the Camera On and Off 30
ƃInitial Settings 31
ƈSetting the Display Language 31
ƈSetting the Date and Time 33
ƃAttaching the Lens 35
ƃAdjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 37
Basic Operations
ƃBasic Shooting Operation 40
ƈHolding the Camera 40
ƈLetting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 41
ƃSelecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes 45
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Contents
ƃUsing the Zoom Lens 48
ƃUsing the Built-in Flash 49
ƃOther Shooting Modes 53
ƈContinuous Shooting 53
ƈSelf-Timer Shooting 55
ƈRemote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately) 59
ƈUsing Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake 62
ƃPlaying Back Still Pictures 63
ƈPlaying Back Images 63
ƈRotating Images 64
ƈEnlarging Playback Images 65
ƈNine-Image Display 66
ƈSlideshow 68
ƃConnecting the Camera to AV Equipment 70
ƃProcessing Images with Filters 71
ƃDeleting Images 73
ƈDeleting a Single Image 73
ƈDeleting All Images 74
ƈDeleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display) 75
ƃProtecting Images 77
ƈProtecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 77
ƃSetting the Printing Service (DPOF) 79
ƈPrinting Single Images 79
ƈSettings for All Images 81
ƃPrinting Using PictBridge 83
ƈSetting [Transfer Mode] 84
ƈConnecting the Camera to the Printer 85
ƈPrinting Single Images 86
ƈPrinting All Images 88
ƈPrinting Images Using the DPOF Settings 90
ƈDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer 90
Menu Reference
ƃUsing the Button Functions 92
ƈCapture Mode 92
ƈPlayback Mode 94
ƃUsing the Menu 96
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Contents
ƈHow to Operate the Menu 96
ƈ[ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items 98
ƈ[ Playback] Menu Setting Items 98
ƈ[ Set-up] Menu Setting Items 99
ƈ[ Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items 100
ƃUsing the Fn Menu 102
ƈCapture Mode 102
ƈPlayback Mode 103
ƃUsing the Mode Dial 104
Function Reference
ƃSetting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 108
ƈSetting the Image Tone 108
ƈSetting the Recorded Pixels 109
ƈSetting the Quality Level 110
ƈSetting the Saturation/ Sharpness/ Contrast 111
ƈSetting the White Balance 112
ƈSetting the Sensitivity 115
ƈSetting the Color Space 117
ƃFocusing 118
ƈUsing the Autofocus 118
ƈSetting the AF Mode 121
ƈSetting the Focusing Area 122
ƈFixing the Focus (Focus Lock) 123
ƈAdjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) 125
ƃSetting the Exposure 127
ƈEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 127
ƈSelecting the Metering Method 129
ƈChanging the Exposure Mode 131
ƈSetting the Exposure 140
ƈChanging the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) 142
ƃChecking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting 145
ƃUsing the Built-in Flash 148
ƈCompensating Flash Output 148
ƈAllowing Shooting while Charging Flash 149
ƈFlash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode 149
ƈDistance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 151
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Contents
ƃUsing an External Flash (Optional) 153
ƃSettings During Playback 158
ƈChanging Playback Display Method 158
ƈSetting the Slideshow Display Interval 159
ƃCamera Settings 160
ƈFormatting the SD Memory Card 160
ƈTurning the Beep On and Off 161
ƈChanging the Date and Time and the Display Style 161
ƈSetting the World Time 162
ƈSetting the Display Language 165
ƈTurning the Guide Display On and Off 165
ƈAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 166
ƈSelecting the Video Output Format 166
ƈSetting Auto Power Off 167
ƈResetting the File Number 168
ƈ Displaying Histogram and Bright Portion 169
ƃResetting to Default Settings 170
ƈResetting Rec. Mode/ Playback/ Set-up Menu 170
ƈResetting the Custom Function Menu 171
Software information
ƃSoftware Notes 174
ƃAbout the software 175
ƃSetting up the application software 176
ƃStarting PC mode 177
ƃRemovable Disk 178
ƃRemoving the removable disk 180
ƃDigimax Master 182
Appendix
ƃDefault Settings 190
ƃCleaning the CCD 194
ƃOptional Accessories 196
ƃError Messages 198
ƃTroubleshooting 200
ƃMain Specifications 204
ƃGlossary 206
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Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1. Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.
2. Getting Started
Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow
the instructions.
3. Basic Operations
Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures.
Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing.
4. Menu Reference
Explains the functions of GX-1L by buttons and menus.
5. Function Reference
Introduces functions to further enhance your GX-1L experience.
6. Software information
Explains software installation and how to use the program.
7. Appendix
Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources.
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Check the package contents and names of working parts before use.
GX-1L Camera Characteristics 10
Checking the Contents of the Package 11
Names of Working Parts 12
1Before Using Your Camera
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GX-1L Camera Characteristics
ƃFeatures a 23.5x15.7 mm CCD with 6.1 million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic
range.
ƃUses CR-V3, AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA alkaline batteries.
ƃFeatures a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that the desired result is
achieved.
ƃFeatures a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixels and a brightness adjusting function for
high-precision viewing performance.
ƃConcepts of Universal Design have been implemented to various parts of the camera.
The large, high-resolution LCD monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.
The captured area (view angle) will differ between the GX-1L and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the
same lens is used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CCD
35 mm film : 36x24 mm
GX-1L CCD : 23.5x15.7 mm
Angles of view being equal, the focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera must be
approximately 1.5 times longer than that of GX-1L. To obtain a focal length framing the same area,
divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera
150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the GX-1L.
Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with GX-1L by 1.5 to determine the focal length
for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with GX-1L
300x1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
The following accessories are packaged with your camera.
Check that all accessories are included.
Hot shoe cover
(Installed on camera)
Eyecup
(Installed on camera)
Viewfinder cap
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
USB cable
I-USB17
Video cable
I-VC28
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW43
Strap
O-ST10
AA Alkaline batteries*
(four)
Operating Manual
(this manual)
* The batteries packaged with the camera are for checking the camera's functionality.
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Names of Working Parts
Shutter release button
button
button
button
button
Lens mount index
Tripod socket
Mirror
Focus mode
lever
AF coupler
Lens information contactsLens unlock button
Self-Timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
Battery cover
button
button
/
button
Four-way controller
e-dial
Main switch
Camera
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Names of Working Parts
button Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Card cover
LCD panel
Diopter adjustment
lever
button
Card access lamp
Card cover
unlock lever
Viewfinder
Mode dial
Strap lug
LCD monitor
USB/ Video
terminal
DC input terminal
Terminal cover
Cable switch
terminal
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Names of Working Parts
ƈThe following indicators appear on the LCD monitor depending
on the status of the camera.
ƈGuides appear on the LCD monitor for 3 seconds when powered on or setting dial mode.
1. Flash mode (Active mode appears) (p.49)
2. Drive mode (p.102)
3. AE metering (p.129)
4. AF mode (p.118)
5. Focusing area (p.122)
6. White balance (p.112)
7. Sensitivity (p.115)
8. Shooting mode, Scene mode (p.104)
9. World time warning display (p.162)
10. Date and time (p.161)
* Indicators 3,5,6 and 7 only appear when the setting
other than the default setting is selected. 9 only appears
when World Time is On ( ).
12 :3012 : 30
16001600
2006 / / 0106062006 / / 01
1
8
10
23 5467
9
AF.SAF.S
LCD monitor
While Power is On or Operating Mode Dial
ƃSelect [Off] for [Guide display] in [ Set-up] to not show indicators. (p.165)
INFORMATION
LCD Monitor Indications
Night Scene
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Names of Working Parts
Capture Mode
ƈPress the button in capture mode to display the capture function settings on the LCD monitor
for 15 seconds.
1. AF mode (p.118)
2. Mode dial position (p.104)
3. AE metering (p.129)
4. Flash mode (p.49)
5. Drive mode (p.102)
6. Auto bracket (p.144)
7. ISO sensitivity (p.115)
8. Image tone (p.108)
9. Quality level (p.110)
10. Recorded pixels (p.109)
11. Color space (p.117)
12. White balance (p.112)
13. Date and time (p.161)
14. Focusing area (p.122)
15. Saturation (p.111)
16. Sharpness (p.111)
17. Contrast (p.111)
18. Lens focal length
19. SCN mode (Only displayed in Scene
mode.)
ƃDetailed Information
ƃExplanation of Set Mode Dial
- Press the four-way controller (Ȟ) to view explanation of set mode dial.
Detailed Info Detailed Info
Detailed Info
Night Scene
Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, tripod, etc. to
prevent shaking
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Names of Working Parts
Playback Mode
ƈThe camera switches screen displays every time you press button during playback.
ƃDetailed Information
1. Captured images
2. Rotate icon (p.64)
3. Image folder number and file number
(p.167, 168)
4. Protect icon (p.77)
5. AF mode (p.121)
6. Focusing area (p.122)
7. Shutter speed (p.133)
8. Aperture (p.135)
9. EV compensation (p.140)
10. Saturation (p.111)
11. Shooting mode (p.104)
12. AE metering (p.129)
13. Flash mode (p.49)
14. Drive mode (p.102)
15. Auto bracket (p.144)
16. Sharpness (p.111)
17. ISO sensitivity (p.113)
18. Image tone (p.106)
19. Contrast (p.111)
20. Quality level (p.110)
21. Recorded pixels (p.109)
22. Color space (p.117)
23. Lens focal length
24. White balance (p.112)
25. Captured date and time (p.161)
26. SCN mode (Only displayed in Scene
mode.)
ƃYou can change the information initially displayed by pressing the button. (p.158)
INFORMATION
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Names of Working Parts
ƃHistogram Display
1. Capture quality (Image file type)
2. Image folder number and file number (p.167, 168)
3. Protect icon (p.77)
4. Histogram
ƃAreas where blooming occurred blink if [Bright Portion] warning is on.
ƃPress the four-way controller (Ɗƌ) in the histogram display to move the Histogram display
position up or down.
INFORMATION
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Names of Working Parts
1. Autofocus frame (p.37)
2. Spot metering frame (p.129)
3. Flash status (p.49)
Appears when flash is available and blinks when flash is recommended but not set.
4. ISO sensitivity warning
Appears when warning value is exceeded.
5. Continuous mode
Appears when [AF Mode] in the [ Rec. Mode] is set to (Continuous mode).
6. Auto Scene mode icon (p.45)
Icon for Auto Scene mode in use appears.
Night Scene Portrait, Moving Object, Macro, Landscape, Portrait, mode
in
7. Focus indicator (p.42)
Appears when image is focused.
8. Shutter speed (p.133)
Shutter speed when capturing or adjusting (underlined when shutter speed can be adjusted with e-
dial).
9. Aperture (p.135)
Aperture when capturing or adjusting (underlined when aperture can be adjusted with e-dial).
10. EV compensation (p.140)
Appears when EV compensation is available or in use.
Blinks slowly when compensating flash output.
Blinks quickly when compensating exposure and flash output.
Adjusted value appears where number of recordable images is shown.
1
34 5
12 13 14
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2
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Viewfinder Indications
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Names of Working Parts
11. Number of recordable images/ EV compensation
Show the number of recordable images with current quality and recorded pixel setting.
Show the number of continuous shooting recordable images. (p.100)
EV compensation value appears when EV compensation is being adjusted. (p.132)
The difference with the appropriate exposure value appears if exposure mode is . (p.137)
12. Manual focus (p.125)
Appears when focus mode is .
13. SCN mode icon
Appears when taking pictures in SCN mode.
14. AE lock indicator (p.141)
Appears during AE lock.
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