Samsung L100 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

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If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your
PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken
with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to
connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds
no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to
the use of a card reader.
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Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.
When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the
cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to
the A/S centre.
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you
intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment.
Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result
from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without
prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
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Getting to Know your cameraInstructions
Use this camera in the following order.
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.77)
Set up the camera drive
Take a picture. (p.20)
Take a picture
Insert the supplied USB cable into the
PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB
connection terminal. (p.81)
Insert the USB cable
Check the camera’s power. If the power
is turned off, preset the camera button
to turn it on.
Check the camera’s
power
Open Windows EXPLORER and
search for [Removable Disk]. (p.82)
Check [Removable Disk]

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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 to people or animals. Positioning
the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of
children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
- Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should
occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
- There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may
result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to
sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in
temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the
camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.
When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger.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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WarningDanger
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way.To do so may result in
fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your
dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use
it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source.You must
contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the
camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery
chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of
electric shock.
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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in a minor or moderate injury.
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury.
- Use battery with the correct specification for the camera.
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long
period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and
permanently damage the camera’s components.
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not
touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC
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.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear
image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions and do not
insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or camera.
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving
magnetic strip cards near the case.
It is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the 20 pin
connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never connect the 20 pin
connector to USB port of a PC.
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Caution Content
READY
RECORDING
7 System chart
7 Included items
7 Optional Items
8 Identification of features
8 Front &Top
9 Back
10 Bottom
10 5 Function button
11 Self-timer lamp
11 Camera Status Lamp
11 Mode icon
12 Connecting to a Power Source
15 Inserting the battery
15 Inserting the memory card
16 Instructions on how to use the memory card
18 When Using the Camera for the FirstTime
18 Setting up the Language
18 Setting up the date, time and date type
19 LCD monitor indicator in recording mode
20 Starting the recording mode
20 How to use the AUTO mode
20 How to use the PROGRAM mode
21 How to use the MANUAL mode
21 How to use the DIS mode
22 Using the PHOTO HELP GUIDE mode
23 How to use the PORTRAIT mode

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Content
PLAY
40 Metering
41 Drive mode
41 ISO
42 White balance
43 Exposure compensation
43 Setting up the recording function using the LCD
monitor
44 How to use the menu
44 Focus Area
45 ACB
45 Voice Memo
46 Voice Recording
46 Recording the movie without voice
47 SCENE mode
47 Starting play mode
47 Playing back a still image
48 Playing back a movie
48 Movie capture function
49 Playing back a recorded voice
49 Playing back a voice memo
50 LCD monitor Indicator in play back mode
50 Setting up the play back function using the camera
buttons
50 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
52 Info / Up button
52 Play & Pause / Down button
53 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
23 How to use the SCENE modes
24 How to use the MOVIE mode
24 Recording the movie without sound
24 Pausing while recording a movie
(Successive Recording)
25 Things toWatch Out forWhenTaking Pictures
26 Setting up the recording function using the camera
buttons
26 POWER button
26 SHUTTER button
26 ZOOMW /T button
28 Function Description / Info / Up button
28 Macro / Down button
30 Focus lock
30 Flash / Left button
32 Self-timer / Right button
34 MENU / OK button
34 FD (Face Detection) button
36 E (Effect) button
36 E (Effect) button :Colour
37 E (Effect) button :Sharpness
37 E (Effect) button :Contrast
38 E (Effect) button :Saturation
38 Fn button
39 How to use the Fn menu
39 Size
40 Quality / Frame rate

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Content
SETUP
53 Printer button
53 Delete button
54 E (Effect) button :Resize
55 E (Effect) button :Rotating an image
55 E (Effect) button :Colour
56 E (Effect) button :Image editing
56 ACB
56 Red eye Removal
56 Brightness control
57 Contrast control
57 Saturation control
57 Setting up the play back function using the LCD
monitor
59 Multi slide show
59 Start the multi slide show
59 Selecting Images
60 Configure multi slide show effects
60 Setting play interval
60 Setting Background Music
61 Playback
61 Voice memo
61 Protecting images
62 Deleting images
62 DPOF
64 Copy To Card
65 PictBridge
66 PictBridge : Picture Selection
67 PictBridge : Print Setting
67 PictBridge : Reset
68 Sound menu
68 Sound
68 Volume
68 Start up sound
68 Shutter sound
69 Beep Sound
69 AF sound
69 Self Portrait
69 Setup menu
70 DISPLAY
70 LANGUAGE
70 Setting up the Date /Time / Date type
71 Start up image
71 LCD brightness
72 Quick view
72 LCD save
72 SETTINGS
72 Formatting a memory
73 Initialisation
73 File name
74 Imprinting the recording date
74 Auto power off
75 SelectingVideo out type
76 Auto Focus lamp

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Content
SOFTWARE
APPENDIX
76 Software Notes
77 System Requirements
77 About the software
78 Setting up the application software
83 Removing the removable disk
84 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
84 Using the USB Driver for MAC
85 Removing the USB Driver forWindows 98SE
85 Samsung Master
88 Specifications
91 Important notes
93 Warning indicator
94 Before contacting a service centre
96 FAQ

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Included items
Camera
Software CD
Camera case
Rechargeable battery
(SLB-10A)
User manual,
Product warranty
SD/SDHC/MMC
memory card (see p.15)
Optional Items
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.
System chart
AV cable Camera strap
USB cable (SUC-C3)
AC adapter (SAC-47)

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Power button
Speaker
Flash
AF sensor/Self-timer lamp
Lens/ Lens cover
Mode dial
Shutter button
Microphone
USB / AV connection
terminal
Front & Top
Identification of features

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Camera status lamp
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button (Thumbnail)
E (Effect) button
Eyelet for camera strap
Fn/Delete button
5-function button
FD (Face Detection) button
Play mode/Print button
LCD monitor
Back
Identification of features

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Bottom 5 Function button
Battery holder
Battery chamber
Battery chamber cover Memory card slot
Tripod socket
Function Description /
Information / Up button
Flash /
Left button
MENU/OK button
Self-timer /
Right button
Macro / Down button
Play & Pause button
Identification of features
KTo open the battery chamber cover, slide it in the direction shown above.

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Identification of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description
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Blinking
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.
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Blinking For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.

Blinking A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2
seconds later a second picture will be taken

Blinking After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken
in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
Power on The lamp turns on and off when the camera is
ready to take a picture
After taking a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to
take a picture
When flash battery is charging The lamp blinks
When the USB cable is
inserted to a PC The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off
after initializing the device)
Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off)
When the USB cable is
inserted to a printer The lamp is off
When the printer is printing The lamp blinks
When the AF activates
The lamp turns on
(The camera focuses on the subject)
The lamp blinks
(The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
MODE
Scene(
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Nightscene Children Landscape Close up Text
ICON

MODE Sunset Dawn Backlight Firework Beach &
Snow
ICON
  
Refer to page 20~24 for more information about the camera mode setting.
MODE Auto Program Manual DIS
ICON

MODE Photo Help
Guide Portrait Scene Movie
ICON
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
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Mode icon

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Conditions
Connecting to a Power Source
You should use the rechargeable battery
SLB-10A
SLB-10A supplied with the camera.
Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
SLB-10A rechargeable battery Specification
Model SLB-10A
Type Lithium Ion
Capacity 1,050mAh
Voltage 3.7V
Charging time(When the camera is turned off) Approx. 180 MIN
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Important information about battery usage.
When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long
periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to
leaking if kept inside the camera.
Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become
warm. This is perfectly normal.
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Number of images and battery life : Using the SLB-10A
Still image Movie
Battery life Number of images Recording time
Approx. 130 MIN Approx. 260 shots Approx. 120 MIN
Using the fully charged battery,
Auto mode, 8M image size
Fine image quality, Shot to shot
interval: 30Sec. Changing the
zoom position between the Wide
and the Tele after every shot.
Using the flash on every second
shot. Using the camera for 5
minutes and then Powering it off
for 1 minute.
Using the fully charged
battery
640x480 image size
30fps frame rate
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KThese figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
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Connecting to a Power Source
You can charge the rechargeable battery
SLB-10A
SLB-10A by using the SAC-47 KIT
which consists of the AC adapter (SAC-47) and the USB cable (SUC-C3).
When the SAC-47 and SUC-C3 are combined, they can be used as an AC
cable.
Using an AC cable
: Connect the AC adapter(SAC-47) to the
USB cable. It can be used as a power
cable.
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Using a USB cable
: Remove the AC adapter (SAC-47).
You can download stored images to your
PC (p.81) or supply the power to your
camera through the USB cable (SUC-C3).
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Important information about USB cable usage.
Use a USB cable (SUC-C3) with the correct specification.
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub: connect
the camera directly to the PC.
the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at the same
time : remove other device.
If the USB cable is connected to a port located on the front of the
PC : remove the cable and connect it to a port located on the back
of the PC.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard(4.2V, 400mA), the camera may not be charged.
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Connecting to a Power Source
How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-10A) 
Charging LED
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
and do not insert using force. It may cause breakage of cable or
camera.
If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether the
battery is inserted correctly.
If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
can’t charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the battery.
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Charging LED of the AC Adapter 
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged Orange coloured LED is on
- If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the
camera at the same time.The camera may not be turned on because
of the low battery capacity. Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes
before using the camera.
- Do not use the flash frequently or take a movie with the fully discharged
battery charged for a short time. Even if the charger is inserted, the
camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is
discharged again.

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Inserting the battery
Insert the battery as shown
- If the camera does not turn on after
you have inserted battery, please
check whether the battery is inserted
with the correct polarity (+ / -).
- When the battery chamber cover
is opened, do not press the battery
chamber cover by force. This may
cause damage to the battery chamber cover.
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Inserting the memory card
Insert 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 back of the
camera (LCD monitor) and the card
pins toward the front of the camera
(Lens).
- Do not insert the memory card the wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
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There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD
monitor.
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Battery
indicator
Battery
status
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)
Battery empty
(Recharge
or use spare
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.72) if you are using a newly
purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the
camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different
camera.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted
or removed.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory
card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a
new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by
the Samsung warranty.
The memory card is an electronic precision device.
Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or
magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature.
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with
any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.
Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.
During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory
card is warm. This is perfectly normal.
Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.To
use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this
camera.
Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory
card reader.
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If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data
may become corrupted :
- When the memory card is used incorrectly.
- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g.
floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
If there is insufficient memory available :
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 card.
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Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media
Cards).
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Card pins
Write protect switch
Label
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
The SD/ SDHC 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.
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When using a 256MB MMC 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.
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Recorded
image size
Super
Fine Fine Normal 30FPS 15FPS
Still image
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About
64 About 117 About 171 --
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About
71 About 135 About 192 --
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About
84 About 157 About 220 --
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About
100 About 186 About 256 --
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About
150 About 269 About 372 --

About
459 About 822 About 868 --
Movie
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About
2'02" About 4'05"
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About
7'39" About 13'15"
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
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When Using the Camera for the First Time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first
time.
When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed
to set date / time and language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not
be displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time and language before
using this camera.
Setting 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.
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You can select one of 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,
Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish.
Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be
maintained.
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Setting 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 WORLD TIME/
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.
DISPLAY
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
ENGLISH
Language
Date&Time
Back Set
DISPLAY
London
13:00
yyyy/mm/dd
Language
Date&Time
Back Set
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LCD monitor indicator in recording mode
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and
selections.
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[Image & Full Status]
No. Description Icons Page
1 Recording mode


p.20
2
Face Detection / Self Portrait
 /

p.34
3 Flash

p.30
4 Self-timer

p.32
5 Macro
 
p.28
6 Contrast p.37
No. Description Icons Page
7 Sharpness

p.37
8 Color / Saturation
 
p.36/38
9 Auto Focus Frame

p.44
10 Camera shake Warning

p.25
11 Date / Time 2008/01/01 01:00 PM p.70
12 Exposure compensation

p.43
13 White Balance        p.42
14 ISO
      
p.41
15 Drive mode
   
p.41
16 Metering p.40
17 Image Quality /
Frame Rate
 /  p.40
18 Image Size

p.39
19 Battery p.15
20 Memory card icon /
Internal memory icon
 / -
21 Number of available shots remaining /
Remaining time 6/00:00:00 p.17
22 Voice Memo/Mic. Off
 / 
p.45/46
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Optical / Digital Zoom bar
/Digital Zoom rate
p.26
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