Use this camera in the following order. Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
To use this camera with a PC, Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual
Setting up the application
software install the application software thoroughly.
first. After this has been done, the If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and
stored images in the camera can be the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory
moved to the PC and can be edited card etc.) to the A/S center.
by an image editing program. 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
Take a picture. (p.21) disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or
Take a picture
damage that may result from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
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
Insert the supplied USB cable images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the
Insert the USB cable into the PC’s USB port and the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note
camera’s USB connection that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of
terminal. (p.97) images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader.
The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to
change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
Check the camera’s power. If the
Check the camera's power power is turned off, preset the Ä Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks
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in the provided CD-ROM.
1
Danger Warning
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals.
result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause
your camera. internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should eyesight damage.
only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of
center. reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or - Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident
explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. should occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, - There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it
power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow
Service center. Do not continue to use the camera as this may the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other
the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme
battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a components and could cause a fire.
risk of electric shock. 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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Caution Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. READY 007 System chart
Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. 007 Package Contents
- Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. 007 Sold Separately
- Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. 008 Identification of features
- Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. 008 Front & Top
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a
009 Back
long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive
electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components. 010 Bottom
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do 010 5 Function button
not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. 011 Self-timer lamp
Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using 011 Camera Status Lamp
the AC adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before
unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that 011 Mode icon
any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected 012 Connecting to a Power Source
before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the 015 Inserting the memory card
cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. 016 Instructions on how to use the memory card
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an
018 When using the camera for the first time
unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
When using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience RECORDING 019 LCD monitor indicator
the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually 020 How to use the menu
recover at normal temperature. 021 Starting the recording mode
- It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the color may
differ from the subject. 021 Selecting modes
- When changing the composition, there may be an after image on 021 How to use the Smart Auto mode
the LCD monitor. 023 How to use the Program mode
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving 023 How to use the Scene modes
magnetic strip cards near the case.
025 How to use the Movie clip mode
Never connect the 20 pin connector to the USB port of a PC. This
carries a high risk of computer malfunction. 026 Recording HD (High Definition) movie clips
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Contents
026 Recording the movie clip without sound 045 Face Tone
027 Things to Watch Out for When Taking 045 Face Retouch
Pictures 045 Auto Focus type
028 Using the camera buttons to set the camera 046 Metering
028 POWER button 046 Photo Style Selector
028 SHUTTER button 047 Smart Filter
028 Smart button 048 Image Adjust
029 Zoom W/T Lever 049 ACB
030 Info (DISP) / Up button 049 Drive mode
031 Macro / Down button 050 DIS
032 Focus lock 050 Movie Clip frame stabiliser
033 Flash / Left button 051 Voice Memo
035 Self-timer / Right button 051 Voice Recording
036 MENU button 052 Recording the movie clip without voice
036 OK button 052 Setting movie recording
036 Shooting
037 How to Enable Functions Using the SMART MODE 053 Smart mode
MENU Button 053 Smart mode display
038 Photo Size / Movie Size 054 Starting Smart mode
038 Quality / Frame rate 054 Selecting modes
039 Exposure compensation 055 How to use Smart Auto mode
039 ISO 055 How to use Smart Movie Clip mode
040 White balance
041 Face Detection SETUP 056 Sound menu
044 Smart FR Edit 056 Sound
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Contents
Software CD
Camera Rechargeable battery AC adapter / USB cable Camera strap
(User manual included)
Sold Separately
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp /
AF Lamp
Flash
Strap eyelet
Microphone
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Identification of features
Back
USB / AV / DC terminal
LCD monitor
5 function button
MENU button
Fn / Delete button
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Identification of features
Bottom 5 Function button
Battery chamber
Memory card slot Information / Up button
OK / Play & Pause
button
Flash / Self-timer /
Left button Right button
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Identification of features
Self-timer lamp Mode icon
Icon Status Description Refer to page 21/54 for more information about the camera mode
- For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second setting.
intervals.
Blinking MODE Smart Auto Program Scene
- For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
0.25-second intervals.
ICON
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at
Blinking
0.25-second intervals. MODE Movie Smart Movie -
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 ICON
Blinking
seconds later a second picture will be taken.
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Connecting to a Power Source
Important information about USB cable usage. Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
Use a USB cable with the correct specification. and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or
If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub : camera.
connect the camera directly to the PC. If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at blink after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check
the same time : remove other device. whether the battery is inserted correctly.
Camera can not be detected using the front side USB port If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the
of computer. In this case, use the back side USB port of battery won’t be fully charged. Turn the camera off while
computer. charging the battery.
If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (5V, 500mA), the battery may not be charged.
Charging LED of the AC charger
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
How to charge the rechargeable battery Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Orange colored LED is off or blinking
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 clip 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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Connecting to a Power Source
When using the battery, please keep the following guidelines. Guidelines of disposal
Failure to do so may cause the generation of heat, fire, or Ɣ Do not throw away the over used battery.
explosion. Ɣ Destruction by fire is not allowed for disposal of battery.
Ɣ If you find the battery shape distorted in size, try to contact a Ɣ The disposal instruction may differ depending on the nation or
service center. It may present physical dangers. the specific region. Please follow the given method of disposal.
Ɣ Use only the recommended battery charger.
Ɣ Do not place the product close to the fire device.
Ɣ Do not insert the product into the microwave oven. Guideline of recharging the battery
Ɣ Do not place the product inside a car during the summer. Ɣ Do not recharge the battery by using the different method other
Ɣ Do not place the product in a space with hot temperature and than the user manual indicates. Failure to following the right
high humidity range. instruction may cause the fire or the explosion.
Ɣ Do not use the product for long time in the carpet, comforter, or
electronic mattress.
Ɣ Do not leave the product turned on where the air cannot be circu-
lated.
Ɣ Be careful about the battery slot not to be connected with
accessories like necklace, coin, key, watch, and so on.
Ɣ Use the 2nd Advanced Lithium Batteries with the guarantee
under the manufacturing company.
Ɣ Do not try to disassemble or perforate the product by using the
sharp pin.
Ɣ Do not give a hard pressure on the product.
Ɣ Do not let the product fall down from the height, or do not give a
shock to the product.
Ɣ Do not exposure the product to the high temperature over 60°C
(140°F) degree.
Ɣ Do not exposure the product to the water or humidity.
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Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card
Insert the battery as shown Insert the memory card as shown.
- If the camera does not turn on - Turn off the camera’s power
after you have inserted battery, before inserting the memory card.
please check whether the - Have the front label of the
battery (+ / -) direction is right. memory card facing toward the
- When the battery chamber front of the camera (Lens) and
cover is opened, do not force the card pins toward the back of
the battery chamber cover, the camera (LCD monitor).
this may damage it. - Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round. Doing so
may damage the memory card
slot.
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Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.59) if you are using If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the
a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains recorded data may become corrupted :
data that the camera cannot recognize, or if it contains images - When the memory card is used incorrectly.
captured with a different camera. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
inserted or removed. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up
memory card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the If there is insufficient memory available :
memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. A [Memory Full] message will appear and the camera will not
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, operate. To optimize the amount of memory in the camera,
drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact. replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong on the memory card.
electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV
receivers. Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card.
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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Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards. When using a 1GB SD 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.
Card pins Recorded Super
Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS
image size Fine
About About About
Write protect switch - - -
134 221 331
About About About
- - -
151 249 375
Label
About About About
- - -
181 297 445
Still About About About
- - -
image 200 329 491
[SD (Secure Digital) memory card]
About About About
- - -
316 516 765
The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that About About About
prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding - - -
499 815 1191
the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data About About About
will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC - - -
1822 2816 3873
memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. About About
- - - -
Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before 00:14'20" 00:28'07"
taking a picture. *Movie About About
- - - -
clip 00:41'16" 01:50'06"
About About About
- - -
01:29'16" 02:37'17" 03:46'15"
The Zoom W/T lever doesn’t function during the movie recording.
The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total
recording time.
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When using the camera for the first time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for Setting up the Time Zone
the first time. Time Zone
When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be 1. Select the [Time Zone] menu by
displayed on the LCD monitor to set date, time, time zone and pressing the Up/Down button and
language. This menu will not be displayed again after setting up press the Right button.
the date, time, time zone and language. Set up the date, time, 2. Press the Left/Right button to select London
[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 01:00 PM
time zone and language before using this camera. the desired mode. Back DST
Ä For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 60.
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LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions No. Description Icons Page
and selections.
5 Battery p.15
Photo Size
Shooting Quality
Sound EV
Display ISO
Photo Size
Shooting Quality
Press the Shooting
Volume
Start Sound
Sound
Up or Down Sound
EV Shutter Sound
Display ISO
button. Display Beep Sound
Shooting
Volume Press the Volume :Medium
Press the Volume Off :Medium
Start Sound
Left or Right Start Sound :Off
Left or Right Start Sound Low:Off
Sound Shutter Sound Shutter Sound :1 Shutter Sound Medium
:1
button. button. High:1
Display Beep Sound Beep Sound :1 Beep Sound
4. Select a submenu and click the OK button to save settings and return to the previous window.
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Starting the recording mode
Selecting modes How to use Smart Auto mode ( )
You can select the shooting modes by Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with
using the MODE button on the back of your optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions
camera. except the aperture value and shutter speed.
1. Insert the battery (p.15). Insert the
battery taking note of the polarity
(+ / -).
2. Insert the memory card (p.15).
As this camera has a 20MB internal
memory, you do not need to insert the
How to use the MODE button memory card. If the memory card is
Smart Auto
1. Press the MODE button and a menu Program not inserted, an image will be stored on the internal memory.
will be displayed. Scene If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the
2. Select a desired mode by pressing the Movie
memory card.
Up / Down button and then press the 3. Close the battery chamber cover.
This mode recognizes the scene automatically.
OK button. 4. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
5. Select Smart Auto mode by pressing the MODE or Smart button.
6. The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
7. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
If 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.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
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Starting the recording mode
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, the [Macro] ( ) : When shooting close-ups
default settings will be used.
Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a [Macro Text] ( ) : When shooting texts in a close focus
portrait mode depending on the subject’s position or lighting.
[Tripod] ( ) : When shooting a subject that doesn’t
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on
move for a certain time after the
shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and
camera is mounted on the tripod
distance to the subject.
(available only when the camera
The [Night] mode recognizes scenes only when the flash is set
recognizes it as nighttime)
to off. The camera operates the [Tripod] mode after checking
the shooting condition on the tripod for a certain time. [Action] ( ) : When shooting a subject making
Despite using a tripod, the camera may not select a tripod frequent movements
mode depending on the subject’s movement.
[Sunset Sky] ( ) : When shooting sunset
[Night Portrait] ( ) : When shooting people in a dark outdoor [Macro Portrait] ( ) : When shooting close-up portrait shot
place
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Starting the recording mode
The scene modes are listed below.
How to use the Program mode ( )
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with [Beauty Shot] ( ) : Take a photo of a person with options to
optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions hide facial imperfections
except the aperture value and shutter speed.
[Frame Guide] ( ) : Use this mode when you want someone
1. Select the Program mode by using the else to take a picture for you from the
MODE button. (p.21) angle you choose.
2. Press the Menu button to configure
[Night] ( ) : Use this for shooting still images at
advanced functions.
night or in other dark conditions.
See p.36 for further details. [Children] ( ) : To take a picture of fast moving
objects, for example, children.
How to use the Scene modes ( ) [Close Up] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects
such as plants and insects.
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of
shooting situations. [Text] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document.
1. Select the Scene mode by using the [Sunset] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets.
MODE button. (p.21)
2. Point the camera towards the subject [Dawn] ( ) : Daybreak scenes.
and compose the image by using the
[Backlight] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by
LCD monitor.
backlight.
3. Press the shutter button to capture an
image. [Firework] ( ) : Firework scenes.
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Starting the recording mode
Ŷ How to use the [Frame Guide] mode Ŷ How to use the [Long Time Shutter] mode
This camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture
Set [Frame Guide] mode when you want someone else to take a values to the shooting environment. However, in Night scene
picture for you from the angle you choose. mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture values to your
1. Take a picture from the angle you preference.
choose. Changing the Shutter speed and Aperture value
- A guide appears round the sides of
the picture. 1. Select the [Night] mode. (p.21)
Auto
Cancel Frame: OK 2. Press the Fn button and Long Time Auto
Cancel Frame: OK
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Starting the recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode ( ) Ä Movie clip size and type are listed below.
- Movie clip size : 1280x720HQ, 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable)
A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording (1280x720HQ are the settings for recording
time of the memory capacity allows. high-quality videos.)
- Movie clip file type : MP4 (H.264)
1. Select the Movie mode by using the
- Frame Rate : 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS (Selectable)
MODE button. (The Movie clip mode
- The frame rate can be selected when the following image size
icon and available recording time will
is selected.
display on the LCD monitor.)
1280x720HQ, 640x480: 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectable
2. Point the camera towards the subject
320x240: 60 FPS, 30 FPS, 15 FPS selectable
and compose the image by using the
- Recording a movie clip will stop automatically if the recording
LCD monitor.
time exceeds the maximum recording time. (Can be recorded in
3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as
1280x720HQ for max. 20 minutes.)
long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still
be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop
recording, press the shutter button again.
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Starting the recording mode
Recording HD (High Definition) movie clips Recording the movie clip without sound
You can record HD (High Definition) movie clips. (1280X720HQ, 30 fps) You can record the movie clip without sound.
H.264(MPEG4.AVC) is a standard for the digital video codec.
Steps from 1 -3 are the same as those for
It supports a high quality movie clip in a small file size.
MOVIE mode.
1. Select the Movie mode by using the 4. Press the Menu button.
MODE button. (p.21) 1280 X 720 HQ
5. Press the Up / Down button to select
2. Press the MENU button to set the the [Movie] menu and press the Right
resolution to [1280 X 720 HQ]. button.
3. Press the Shutter button to record 6. Select the [Voice] menu by pressing the Up / Down button and
video for the available recording time. Back Move
press the OK button.
7. Select the [Off] menu by pressing the Left / Right button.
What is H.264(MPEG4 part10/AVC)? 8. Press the OK button. You can record a movie without sound.
With its high-compression rate and the small file size, it is a
standard for the digital video codec. It supports the recording Ä See p.52 for further details.
functions in a high resolution.
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Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery as expected.
charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture. - 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).
[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button] - When the surroundings are dark.
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera SHUTTER button
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode.
Smart button
You can use the Smart button at the top
of your camera to select the correct smart
mode.
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Zoom W/T Lever
When the menu window is not displayed, WIDE Zoom
this lever is used to control the optical or Optical zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left in
digital zoom. optical zoom mode to see subjects in the
This camera has a 4X optical zoom and distance. Continue to move the Zoom W/T
a 5X digital zoom function. Using both lever to the left to disable optical zoom.
will offer a total zoom ratio of 20X.
TELE Zoom
Optical zoom TELE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right to
see the subject closer.
Digital zoom TELE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the right once
again in optical 4x zoom mode to enable
digital zoom (software tele). Stop moving
[TELE zoom] [Optical zoom 2X] [WIDE zoom]
the Zoom W/T lever to stop the operation of
digital zoom (tele). In digital 5x zoom mode,
digital zoom is disabled even if you operate Digital zoom WIDE : Move the Zoom W/T lever to the left
the Zoom W/T lever. in digital zoom mode to enable digital
Optical zoom
zoom (software wide). Stop moving the
Zoom W/T lever to stop the operation of
Digital zoom
digital zoom. Continue to move the Zoom
W/T lever to the left when digital zoom is
disabled to disable optical zoom (optical
tele).
[WIDE zoom] [TELE zoom] [Digital zoom 5.0X]
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Zoom W/T Lever Info (DISP) / Up button
Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button.
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. In the recording modes or playback mode, pressing this button will
You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital display the image information.
zoom.
To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and move the
ZOOM W/T lever to the right again.
The digital zoom can’t be activated in some Scene modes (Beauty
Shot, Night, Portrait, Children, Close Up, Text, Fireworks), movie
mode, Smart Auto mode and Smart Movie mode.
Take 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. [Filming screen] [Information screen]
Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera
malfunction.
When 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.
Take care not to touch the lens while operating the Zoom W/T
lever.
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Macro ( ) / Down button
Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele)
While the menu is showing, the Down button operates as a direction (Unit: cm)
button. When the menu is not showing, you can use the Macro ( )
/ Down button to take macro pictures. Mode Program ( )
The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until
Focus Type Super Macro ( ) Macro ( ) Normal
the desired macro mode indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
W : 8 ~ 20 W : 20 ~ 80 W : 80 ~ Infinity
Focus range
(Wide only) T : 50 ~ 80 T : 80 ~ Infinity
Mode Scene ( )
W : 20 ~ Infinity W : 20 ~ 80 W : 80 ~ Infinity
[Auto Focus] [Macro ( )] Focus range
T : 50 ~ Infinity T : 50 ~ 80 T : 80 ~ Infinity
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Macro ( ) / Down button Focus lock
Available focusing method, by recording mode To focus on a subject not positioned in the center of the picture,
( o : Selectable, : Infinity focus range) use the focus lock function.
Mode Auto Macro Super Macro Macro Normal Using the Focus Lock
o o o 1. Ensure the subject is in the center of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the shutter button halfway. When the green auto focus
o o frame lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject.
SCENE Be careful not to press the shutter button all the way down to
Mode avoid taking an unwanted picture.
Auto Macro Super Macro Macro Normal 3. With the shutter button still pressed down only halfway, move the
o
camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press
the shutter button completely to take the picture. If you release
o your finger from the shutter button, the focus lock function will be
cancelled.
o
o
1. The image to be 2. Press the shutter 3. Recompose the
o
captured. button halfway and picture and fully
o focus on the subject. depress the shutter
button.
o
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Flash ( ) / Left button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD If you press the shutter button after selecting the flash, the first
monitor, pressing the Left button makes flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and
the cursor shift to the left tab. Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second
When the menu is not displayed on the flash fires.
LCD monitor, the Left button operates as Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery.
the Flash ( ) button. Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for
the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the
[Selecting the Auto flash] charging time will be longer.
The camera flash does not operate in the [Movie] and some
Selecting the flash mode Scene modes.
1. Select the desired Recording mode, except for the [Movie] Take photographs within the flash range.
mode. (p.21) The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is or highly reflective.
displayed on the LCD monitor. When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash,
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck
3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
is caused by the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust.
Use the correct flash to suit the environment.
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Flash ( ) / Left button
Flash mode indicator Available flash mode, by recording mode
( o : Selectable)
Icon Flash mode Description
Mode
If the subject or background is dark, the
Auto flash
camera flash will operate automatically. o o o o o o
If a subject or background is dark, the o
Auto & Red eye camera flash will work automatically and will
reduction reduce the red-eye effect by using the red- SCENE
eye reduction function. Mode
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MENU button Shooting ( )
- When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each Use the menu that enables the functions, or the Fn button, to bring
camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it up the menus below:
again will return the LCD to the initial display.
Mode Menu Available mode Page
- The menu screen is available in the [Smart Auto], [Program],
[Scene], [Movie] and [Smart Movie] modes, but it is not available
in the voice recording function. Photo Size / Movie Size p.38
Photo Size
Shooting Quality Quality / Frame Rate p.38
Sound EV
Display ISO
ACB p.49
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Shooting ( )
Mode Menu Available mode Page 3. Select a desired menu by pressing the Up / Down button and
then press the OK button.
Drive p.49
Photo Size Photo Size
Quality Quality
DIS p.50 EV EV
Left / Right
How to Enable Functions Using the MENU Button button
1. Press the MENU button in an available mode. Back Move Back Move
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Shooting ( )
Photo Size / Movie Size Quality / Frame rate
You can select the photo size / movie size appropriate for your application. You can select the compression ratio appropriate for your application
of the captured images. The higher the compression ratio, the lower
(Unit: pixel)
the picture quality.
Still image mode
Mode Still image mode Movie clip mode
Icon
4000X 3984X 3968X 3264X 2592X 2048X 1024X Icon
Size
3000 2656 2232 2448 1944 1536 768
Sub Super
Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS
Movie clip mode menu Fine
File
Icon jpeg jpeg jpeg MP4 MP4 MP4
Format
[ Still image mode ] [ Movie clip mode ] This file format complies with the DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system).
The higher the resolution, the lower the number of shots JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) :
available because high resolution images require more memory. 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.
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Shooting ( )
Exposure compensation ISO
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures.The speed or
ambient lighting conditions. You can also select the exposure value specific light-sensitivity of a camera is rated by ISO numbers.
by using the [EV] menu.
[Auto] : The camera's sensitivity is
Compensating Exposure automatically changed by
1. Click the Up/Down button from the variables such as lighting value
or subject brightness. ISO
Shooting menu to select [EV] ( ).
2. Use the Left and Right buttons to set EV [ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200] :
the desired exposure compensation You can increase the shutter speed while Back Move
factor. the same amount of light is present, by increasing the ISO sensitivity.
3. Press the OK button. The value you Back Move However, the image may be saturated in high luminance. The higher
set will be saved and the Exposure Compensation setup mode the ISO value, the higher the camera’s sensitivity to light and therefore
will be closed. If you change the exposure value, the exposure the greater its capacity to take pictures in dark conditions. However,
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the Left of the LCD monitor. the noise level in the image will increase as the ISO value increases,
making the image appear coarse.
Ä A negative exposure compensation value reduces the exposure.
Note that a positive exposure compensation value increases the Ä When [Motion Capture] is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto.
exposure and the LCD monitor will appear white or you may not Ä [ISO] is enabled only in [Program] mode.
get good pictures.
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Shooting ( )
Using the Custom White Balance
White balance
White balance settings may vary slightly depending on the
The white balance control allows you to shooting environment. You can select the most appropriate
adjust the colors to appear more natural. white balance setting for a given shooting environment by setting
up the custom white balance.
White Balance
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Shooting ( )
Face Detection This function can detect up to 10 persons.
When the camera recognizes many people at the same
If you use face detection options, your time, it will focus on the nearest person.
camera can detect a human face. When The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
focusing on a human face, the brightness When the camera detects a target face, the white color
of the face is also adjusted. You can also Face Detection
focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the
capture natural facial expressions by using grey color focus frame appears over the remaining faces.
self portrait, smile shot or blink detection. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the face
Back Move
and the white focus frame turns green.
In some conditions this function cannot work properly.
Normal - When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the
This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically face is hidden.
and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick - When the person being taken does not look at the camera.
and easy face picture. - Camera doesn't detect a face as the brightness is too dark
Ä Selectable modes: Program, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, or too bright.
Beach & Snow - The distance between the camera and object is far.
The maximum available Face Detection range is 2.2m (Wide).
1. The size and position of the auto The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize
focus frame is set at the face of the the subject.
subject automatically. In [Beauty Shot], [Portrait], and [Children] mode, the
[Face Detection] function setting is set to its default value.
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Shooting ( )
Self Portrait Blink Detection
When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is Ä Selectable modes: Program, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow
automatically detected so that you can take self pictures more If the eyes of the subject are closed
easily and quickly. when the shutter button is pressed,
Ä Selectable modes: Program, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, the camera takes 2 continuous shots
Beach & Snow and then the images are saved. The
camera takes only one picture if the
1. For self-filming, set the camera lens
eyes of the subject are open when the
towards the face of the object. It
Shutter button is pressed.
automatically detects the face of the
object, and emits a guiding sound.
Detecting the smiling face or the blinking eyes may not be
2. Start filming by pressing the shutter available if any of the following situations occurs:
button. - If the subject is wearing sunglasses.
- When the subject is not facing directly to the camera.
When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly
- If the environmental light is too bright or too dark to detect
emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when
the face of the subject.
the face is not in the center.
- When the camera is far from the subject. (Orange colored
focusing mark)
Smile Shot
- If there is reflection of the light or the back light that are too bright.
Ä Selectable modes: Program, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children,
Beach & Snow
The camera automatically takes a
picture by detecting the face of the
subject although you don’t press the
shutter button. If you press the Shutter
button, the picture is taken in the
normal way. When taking a picture of
smile shot, showing teeth or keeping
the smiley face of your subject helps
detecting the smile face of the subject.
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Shooting ( )
Smart Face Recognition The same person can be recognized as a different person and
Ä Selectable modes: Program, Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children, vice versa depending on glasses, brightness, extreme change
Beach & Snow of pose or facial expressions.
If you register a new face when 14 faces are already registered,
The camera automatically registers the 14th face with the lowest priority is switched with the newly
faces that you frequently photograph. added face.
This feature will automatically prioritize A maximum of 5 people can be registered in a scene.
the focus on those faces and favorite Categorizing pictures is available in the playback mode according
faces. This feature is available only to the priority of faces (p. 68).
Even though a face is recognized, it may not be categorized in
when you use a memory card.
the Smart Album according to the priority.
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Shooting ( )
You can register up to 8 favorite faces.
Smart FR Edit The flash option will be set to Off.
If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the
You can register frequently shot faces
faces in the face list.
or edit the registered face list prior to
shooting. This feature is available only
when you use a memory card.
Smart FR Edit
Face List
Back Move
You can change the ranking of your favorite faces or delete them.
You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and
exposure on those faces.
1. Align your subject’s face with the
Back Edit
oval guideline and press [Shutter] to
register the face. 2. Select a desired menu by pressing Face List
- If the subject’s face is not aligned the Up / Down button and then press
with the oval guideline, the white the OK button. Edit Ranking
Delete My Star
frame will not appear. Back Set
Cancel
from above, or from below. [Edit Ranking] : Change the rankings of people registered as
- Take photos of one person at a time when registering faces. My Star.
2. Press the OK button to save after taking photos of the face. [Delete My Star] : Delete people from My Star.
3. Press the MENU button when the registered face list appears.
- Your favorite faces are indicated with a ( ) on the face list.
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Shooting ( )
Face Tone Auto Focus type
This menu allows you to control the skin tone in images in beauty You can select your preferred Focus Area
shot mode. The higher the level you select, the brighter the skin tone. according to the shooting conditions. Focus Area
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Shooting ( )
Metering Photo Style Selector
If you cannot obtain suitable exposure conditions, you can change You can add various effects to the image
the metering method to take brighter pictures. without using image editing software.
Photo Style Selector
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Shooting ( )
Custom RGB : You can change the R
(Red), G (Green) and Smart Filter
B (Blue) values of the
Apply various filter effects to your photos
image.
to create unique images.
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Shooting ( )
Image Adjust Saturation
You can change the saturation of the image.
Contrast
You can change the contrast of the image. 1. Select [Saturation] by pressing the
Up/Down button.
1. Select [Contrast] by pressing the 2. Change the saturation by pressing Image Adjust
2. Change the contrast by pressing the Image Adjust 3. Press the Shutter button to take an Sharpness
Saturation
Left/Right button. Contrast image. Back Move
Sharpness
You can adjust the sharpness of the
picture you are about to take.
You cannot check the sharpness effect Image Adjust
on the memory.
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Shooting ( )
ACB Drive mode
This function is to adjust the contrast You can select single, continuous, motion capture, and AEB (Auto
automatically when taking photos in an Exposure Bracketing).
environment with big exposure difference i.e.
backlight or contrast. This function adjusts ACB [Single] ( ) : Take one picture only.
the brightness automatically and allows the [Continuous] ( ) : Images will be
subject to be photographed clearly. Back Move
taken continuously
until the shutter
button is released. Drive
when capturing a still image. can select this menu only in the Movie
clip mode.
Back Move
Back Move
[Off] ( ) : Disables the DIS function when capturing a still image. [Off] ( ) : Movie clip frame stabilizer function is disabled.
[On] ( ) : Enables the DIS function when capturing a still image. [On] ( ) : Minimises camera shake during movie recording.
Ä The recording frame range becomes narrow when you select this
Things to watch out for using the DIS function menu.
1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS function.
2. If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting
conditions, the DIS will not activate.
3. If the lighting condition is darker than fluorescent lighting
conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) will display.
For best results only take pictures in situations where the
camera shake warning indicator ( Ã ) is not displayed.
4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
5. As the DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may
take a little longer for the camera to process and save the
images.
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Shooting ( )
Voice Memo Voice Recording
You can add your voice-over to a stored A voice can be recorded for as long as the
still image. (Max. 10 sec.) Memo
available recording time (Max.10 hours) Record
allows.
Back Move
Back Move
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Shooting ( )
Pausing while recording a voice
Recording the movie clip without voice
Using this function, you can record your
favorite voice clips into a voice recording You can record the movie without voice.
file without having to create multiple voice
recording files. Select [Off] of [Voice] menu in the Movie Off
Stop Record
clip mode. ( ) icon will appear on the
[Voice recording mode]
LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button
and a movie will record for as long as the
Back Move
1. Press the OK button to pause recording. memory capacity allows without voice.
2. Press the OK button again to resume the recording.
3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.
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Smart mode Smart mode display
Ŷ Smart mode Ŷ The LCD monitor displays information about the current Smart mode
Smart mode allows users to take a photo simply, without setting any of setting.
the more complex functions available. Even beginners can easily learn
how to operate it.
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Smart mode display Starting Smart mode
No. Description Icons Page Selecting modes
Mode selection using the Smart button
1 Recording mode p.53
You can use the Smart button at the top of your camera to select the
Number of available correct smart mode.
00001
2 shots remaining p.17
Remaining time 00:00:00
Memory card icon /
3 -
Internal memory icon
4 Battery p.15
5 Photo Size / Movie Size p.38 [Program mode] [Smart Auto mode]
7 Flash p.34
8 Self-timer p.35
10 Optical Zoom bar p.29 [Movie Clip mode] [Smart Movie Clip mode]
11 Auto Focus Frame p.45
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Starting Smart mode
How to use Smart Auto mode ( ) How to use Smart Movie Clip mode ( )
The camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera This mode allows users to record a movie clip simply, without
settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if setting any of the more complex functions available.
you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
1. Use the Smart button to select Smart
1. Select Smart Auto mode by pressing Movie Clip mode.
the MODE or Smart button 2. Point the camera towards the subject
2. The camera selects a scene automatically. and compose the image by using the
An appropriate mode icon will appear at LCD monitor.
the top left of the screen. 3. Press the shutter button once and
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an movie clips are recorded for as long
image. as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be
recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop
See p.21 for further details. recording, press the shutter button again.
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Sound menu
In this mode, you can set up sound settings. You can use the setup Shutter sound
menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode.
The items indicated by * are default settings. You can select the shutter sound. Volume :Medium
Volume
You can select a volume of start up sound, shutter sound, beep
sound and AF sound.
- [Volume] sub menus : [Off], [Low], Volume Off :Medium
Beep sound
[Medium]*, [High] Start Sound
Shutter Sound
Low :Off
Medium
:1
Beep Sound
High
:1 If you set sound to ON, a beep will sound when buttons are
AF Sound :On
pressed, letting you know the camera operation status.
Back Set - [Beep Sound] sub menus : [Off], [1]*, [2], [3] Volume :Medium
turned on.
Back Set
Beep Sound 2 :1
3
AF Sound :On
Back Set
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Sound ( ) Setup menu
AF sound In this mode, you can set up basic settings. You can use the setup
menu in all camera modes, except Voice Recording mode.
If you set AF sound to on, AF sound will be activated when the
The items indicated by * are default settings.
Shutter button is pressed down half way so that you can be aware
of the camera operation status. Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Start Sound
Shutter Sound
:Off
:1
Display ( )
Beep Sound :1
AF Sound Off :On
On
Language
Back Set There is a choice of language that can be Language :English
English
displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the Function Description 䚐ạ㛨 :On
Back Set
Function Description
You can select whether the function description can be displayed
on the window in recording mode.
- Function Description sub menus Language :English
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Display ( )
Start up image Quick view
You can select the image that is first displayed on the LCD monitor If you enable Quick View before capturing an image, you can view
whenever the camera is turned on. the image you just captured on the LCD monitor for the duration
set in the [Quick View] setup. Quick view is possible only with still
- Sub menus : [Off]*, [Logo], [User Image] Language :English
images.
- Use a saved image for the start-up Function Description :On
Start Image :Off
image with the [Start Image] in the Display Brightness :Auto - Sub menus
[Resize] menu in the play mode. Quick View OFF
:0.5sec
[Off] : The quick view function can’ Language :English
- The start-up image will not be deleted by Power Save :Off
t be activated. Function Description :On
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Settings ( )
Formatting a memory Initialization
This is used for formatting the memory. If you run [Format] on the All camera menu and function settings will be restored to their
memory, all images, including the protected images, will be deleted. default values. However, values for Date & Time, Language and,
Be sure to download important images to your PC before formatting Video Out will not be changed.
the memory.
- Sub menus
- Sub menus [Yes] : A window to confirm the Format
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Settings ( )
Setting up the Date / Time / Date type File name
You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the This function allows the user to select the file naming format.
captured images and set up the date type. Setting [Time Zone]
enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor [Reset] : After using the reset function, Format
when travelling overseas. the next file name will be set Reset
Imprint :Off numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when
Auto Power Off :3 min
Back Set
a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after
deleting all pictures.
- The first stored folder name is 100PHOTO, and the first file
Time Zone name is SAM_0001.
Available cities: - File names are assigned sequentially from SAM_0001
London, Cape Verde, Mid-Atlantic, Time Zone
SAM_0002 ~ SAM_9999.
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Newfoundland, - The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as
Caracas, La Paz, NewYork, Miami, follows: 100PHOTO 101PHOTO ~ 999PHOTO.
Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, LA, - Maximum numbers of files in a folder are 9999.
San Francisco, Alaska, Honolulu, Hawaii, London - The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF (Design
[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 01:00 PM
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Settings ( )
Imprinting the recording date Auto power off
There is an option to include Date & Time on still images. This function switches the camera off after a set amount of time in
- Sub menus order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage.
[Off]* : The Date & Time will not be Format - Sub menus
imprinted on the image file. Reset
[Off] : The power off function will not Format
Date & Time :Off
[Date] : Only the Date will be Time Zone :London operate. Reset
Ä The Date & Time are imprinted at the bottom right side of the still - After replacing the battery, the power off setting will be preserved.
image. - Note that the automatic power off function will not operate if the
Ä The imprint function is applied only to still images. camera is in the PC / Printer mode, slide show, playing back a
Ä Depending on the manufacturer and print mode, the date printed voice recording and playing back a movie clip.
on an image may not be printed correctly.
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Settings ( )
Auto Focus lamp Selecting Video out type
You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. The Video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL.
- Sub menus Your choice of output will be governed by the type of device
[Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in AF Lamp :On (monitor or TV, etc.) to which the camera is connected. PAL
Off
low light conditions. Video Out On :NTSC mode can support only BDGHI.
USB :Auto
[On]* : The AF lamp will light up in low
light conditions. Connecting to an external monitor AF Lamp :On
Yellow - Video
White - Sound
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Settings ( )
- NTSC : U.S.A, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico etc. Setting the USB
- PAL : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland,
Germany, U.K., Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New If the camera is set to connect automatically to a PC or a printer
Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, using a USB cable, you can manually set [Computer] or [Printer].
Thailand, Norway etc.
-[USB] sub menus:
- When using a TV as an external monitor, you will need to select
[Auto]* : Automatically enables an
the external or AV channel of the TV. AF Lamp :On
external device connected
- There will be a digital noise on the external monitor, but it is not a Video Out :NTSC
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Starting play mode
Turn the camera on and select Play mode by pressing the play Playing back a movie clip
mode button ( Î ). The camera can now play back the images
1. Select the recorded movie clip that
stored on the memory.
you want to play back by using the
If the memory card is inserted in the camera, all the camera
Left/Right button.
functions apply only to the memory card.
If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all the camera 2. Press the OK button to play back a
functions apply only to the internal memory. movie clip file.
Play Capture
- To pause a movie clip file while playing
it back, press the OK button again.
Playing back a still image
- Pressing the OK button again will
1. Select the Play mode by pressing cause the movie clip file to restart.
the play mode button ( Î ). - To rewind the movie clip while it is
playing, press the Left button. To
fast forward the movie clip, press
the Right button.
2. The last image stored on the - To stop playback of the movie clip, press the OK button, and
memory is displayed on the then press the Left or Right button.
LCD monitor.
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Starting play mode
Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice
You can capture still images from the movie clip. 1. Select the recorded voice that you
want to play back by using the Left/
How to capture the movie clip Right button.
1. Press the OK button while playing the 2. Press the OK button to play back a
movie clip. Then press the Down button. recorded voice file.
2. The paused movie clip is saved as a - To pause a recorded voice file, while Play
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Starting play mode LCD monitor Indicator
Playing back a voice memo The LCD monitor displays shooting information about the displayed image.
again.
- To resume playback of the voice
memo, press the OK button.
Pause
No. Description Icon Page
1 Playback mode p.64
2 Voice Memo p.82
3 DPOF p.83
4 Protect p.81
5 Folder name & File name 100-0010 p.60
6 Memory indicator -
7 Battery p.15
8 ISO 80~3200 p.39
9 Aperture value F3.2 ~ F5.9
p.24
10 Shutter speed 8 ~ 1/2,000
11 Flash On/Off p.33
12 Image size 4000X3000 ~ 320X240 p.38
13 Recording date 2010/01/01 p.60
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Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) Lever
In Play mode, you can use the buttons on the camera to conveniently Smart Album
set up the Play mode functions.
You can view multiple pictures, enlarge a selected picture, and crop
and save a selected area of an image.
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Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) Lever
Ŷ Searching or Deleting Files Ŷ Smart Album Filter
1. Turn the Thumbnail lever to the left on 1. Press the MENU button in Smart
the Smart Album screen. Album mode. Type
2. Each time you turn the Thumbnail lever 2. Selecting the desired category enables Date
Color
to the left, files in the relevant category to categorize and search the files by Week
Face
are displayed on the Smart Album using the Up/Down button. 11 12 1 3 5
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Thumbnail ( º ) / Enlargement ( í ) Lever
Image enlargement The maximum enlargement rate in proportion to the image size
1. Select the picture you want to Image size
enlarge and move the Digital Zoom
lever to the right. Then the selected Maximum
picture will be digitally enlarged. enlargement X12.5 X10.4 X10.3 X10.2 X8.1 X6.4 X3.2
2. Different parts of the image can be rate
viewed by pressing the 5 function
button.
3. Move the Thumbnail lever to the Trimming : You can extract part of the image that you want and
left to return the enlarged picture to save it separately.
its original size. 1. Select an image that you want to
- You can tell whether the image enlarge and press the enlargement
displayed is an enlarged view by Trim button. Press the OK button and a Trimming?
checking the image enlargement message will be displayed. Yes
No
indicator shown at the top left of the LCD monitor. (If the image 2. Select a desired sub menu by
is not an enlarged view, pressing the Up / Down button
the indicator will not be displayed.) You can also check the and press the OK button. Confirm
area of enlargement. - [Yes] : The trimmed image will be saved as a new file name,
- Movie clips and WAV files can’t be enlarged. and appear on the LCD monitor.
- If an image is enlarged, a loss of quality may occur. - [No] : The trimming menu will disappear.
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Info (DISP) / Up button Play & Pause / OK button
When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the Up button In Play mode, the play & pause/ OK button works as follows:
operates as a direction button. - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, the OK button
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the is used for confirming data that is changed by using the 5 function
Info button will display image information on the LCD monitor. button.
- 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
Info (DISP) button voice file, or a movie clip.
·During playback : Temporarily stops playback.
·In Pause mode : Resumes playback
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Left / Right / Down / MENU button Delete ( Õ ) button
Left / Right / Down / MENU buttons activate the following. This deletes images stored on the memory.
- Left button : While the menu is showing, the Left button 1. Select an image that you want to delete by pressing the
operates as a direction button. While the menu is Left / Right button and press the Delete ( Õ ) button.
not showing, press the Left button to select the
previous image.
- Right button : While the menu is showing, the Right button
Delete File? Delete File?
operates as a direction button. While the menu is Yes Yes
next image. 11 12 1 3 5
- Down button : While the menu is showing, the Down button Select Select
Select Delete
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor
Play mode functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. Secondary
Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page
In the Play mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on Menu
the LCD monitor. The menus you can set up in Play mode are as Interval 1, 3, 5, 10 sec - p.80
follows. To capture an image after setting up the play menu, press
the Play mode button or shutter button. Off Mist -
Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Page Multi Slide Music Drops Muse - p.80
2592X1944 2048X1536 Show Trip Fall -
1024X768 2592X1728 ( ) Off Calm -
Resize p.74
1800X1200 2592X1458 Effect Shine Relax - p.80
1920X1080 Start Image
Lively Sweet -
Right 90˚ Left 90˚
Rotate p.75 Select -
180˚ - Delete p.81
Normal Soft All Yes / No
Vivid Forest Select -
Edit Protect p.81
Photo Style Retro Cool All Unlock / Lock
p.75
( ) Selector Calm Classic
Edit Ranking -
Negative Sketch Face List Edit p.82
Delete My Star -
Defog Custom RGB File
Normal Miniature Options Off -
Smart Filter p.76 Voice memo p.82
Vignetting Fish-eye ( ) On -
Off ACB Select / All /
Standard
Red-eye Fix Face Retouch Reset p.83
Image Adjust p.77
Brightness Contrast DPOF Index Yes / No ~
Select / All / p.84
Saturation Add Noise Size
Start Play / Repeat - p.79 Reset
Multi Slide
Show All Date Yes -
Images p.79 Copy to Card p.85
( ) Select - No -
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Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor
This menu is available while the camera is connected to a PictBridge Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page
supporting printer (direct connection to the camera, sold separately)
Auto -
with a USB cable.
Plain -
Menu Tab Main Menu Sub Menu Secondary Menu Page Type
Photo -
One Photo -
Images p.87 Fast Photo -
All Photos -
Auto -
Auto -
Draft -
Postcard - Quality
Normal -
Card - p.87
Fine -
4X6 - ❹ Auto -
Size L -
Date Off -
2L -
On -
Letter -
Auto -
A4 -
❹ A3 -
File Name Off -
p.87 On -
Auto -
Yes -
Full - Reset p.88
No -
1 -
2 - Ä Menus are subject to change without prior notice.
Layout 4 -
8 -
9 -
16 -
Index -
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Edit ( )
Resize - A large sized image can be resized to a smaller sized image,
but not vice versa.
Change the resolution (size) of pictures taken. Select [Start image] - Only JPEG images can be resized. Movie clip (MP4), Voice
to save an image to be the start-up image. recording (WAV) files can’t be resized.
1. Press the play mode button and - You can change the resolution of only those files compressed in
press the MENU button. Resize the JPEG 4:2:2 format.
2. Click the Up/Down button from the - The resized image will have a new file name. The [Start Image]
Edit menu to select [Resize] ( ) image is stored not on the memory card but on the internal memory.
menu tab and press the OK button. - If a new user image is saved, the original user image will be
3. Select a desired sub menu by deleted.
pressing the Left / Right button and Back Move - If the memory capacity is insufficient to store the resized image,
press the OK button. a [Memory Full] message will appear on the LCD monitor and
the resized image can't be stored.
Image Resize Types ( o : Selectable)
o o o o
o o o o
o o o
o o
o
o o o
o o o
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Edit ( )
Rotating an image Photo Style Selector
You can rotate the stored images by various degrees. It is possible to add various effects to your images by using this function.
1. Press the play mode button and press 1. Press the play mode button and press
the MENU button. the MENU button.
2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit Rotate 2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit
Photo Style Selector
menu to select [Rotate] ( ò ) menu tab menu to select [Photo Style Selector]
and press the OK button. ( ) menu tab and press the OK button.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing
the Left / Right button and press the Back Move the Left / Right button and press the Back Move
OK button. OK button.
Style mode Icon Description
Normal No style effect is applied.
Right 90˚ Left 90˚ 180˚
- Left / Right button : Change the values the Left / Right button and press the
OK button.
Back Move
Normal No effect
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Edit ( )
Face Retouch
Image Adjust
You can make the skin in an image appear clear and beautiful.
1. Press the play back button and press the MENU button.
2. Click the Up/Down button from the Edit menu to select 1. Select ( ) by pressing the
[Image Adjust] ( ) menu tab and press the OK button. Left/Right button and press the OK
button. Then a bar for selecting the
ACB
Face Retouch
face retouch will be displayed.
You can automatically adjust the brightness of the dark area, 2. Change the face retouch by pressing
caused by under exposure to the light source. the Left/Right button.
3. Press the OK button and the image Back Move
Red-eye Fix
displayed and the image is saved as will be saved as a new file name.
a new file name.
Back Move
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Edit ( )
Contrast control Noise effect
You can change the contrast of the image. You can add noise to an image to add a more classic feel to
your photo.
1. Select ( ) by pressing the Left/Right
button and press the OK button. Then 1. Select ( ) by pressing the
a bar for selecting the contrast will be Contrast Left/Right button and press the OK
displayed. button. Add Noise
2. Change the contrast by pressing the 2. The [Making New Image] message is
Left/Right button. displayed and the image is saved as
Back Move
3. Press the OK button and the image a new file name. Back Move
will be saved as a new file name.
Saturation control
You can change the saturation of the image.
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Starting the Multi Slide Show ( )
Images can be displayed continuously at pre-set intervals. Selecting Images
You can view the Multi Slide Show by connecting the camera to an
external monitor. You can select image to view
1. Press the play mode button and press the MENU button. 1. Use the Up / Down button to select the Start
2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [Multi Slide Show] [Images] menu and press the Right Images
All
:All
Interval :1 sec
menu tab and press the OK button. button. Music
Date
:Off
Select
The Multi Slide Show can start only in the [Start] menu. Memory are played back. Press the OK button to
1. Use the Up / Down button to select the [Start] menu and press save the configuration.
the Right button. [Date] : Images taken in a specified date are played back.
Press the OK button to save the configuration.
2. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Start
Play [Select] : Play only the selected images. The selected image
the Up / Down button. Images Repeat:All
Interval :1 sec can be saved as [Select1], [Select2] and [Select3].
[Play] : The Multi Slide Show is Music :Off If you save the selected image with the [New Select]
closed after one cycle. Effect :Off
command, it will be saved as [Select1]. But when a
[Repeat] : The Slide show is repeated
new image is saved again using [New Select], the
until cancelled. Back Set
former image which had been saved as [Select1] will
3. Press the OK button and the slide show will be started. be saved as [Select2] automatically.You can change
- To pause the slide show while playing it back, press the OK and cancel the images which were saved as [Select1],
button again. [Select2] and [Select3]. Press the Fn button to save
- Pressing the OK button again will cause the Multi Slide Show the configuration.
restart.
3. Select [Play] or [Repeat] in the [Start] menu to start the multi
- To stop playback of the Multi Slide Show, press the OK button,
slide show.
and then press the Left or Right button.
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Starting the Multi Slide Show ( )
Setting play interval Setting Background Music
Set the Multi Slide Show play interval. Set the Multi Slide Show music.
1. Select the [Interval] sub menu by Start
1. Select the [Music] sub menu by Start
Off
pressing the Up / Down button and Images :All
pressing the Up / Down button and Images Mist :All
Music Muse:Off
2. Use the Up / Down button to select
Music
Effect
3 sec:Off 2. Use the Up / Down button to select Effect Trip :Off
5 sec:Off
the desired interval. 10 sec the desired Music. Fall
3. Press the OK button to save the 3. Press the OK button to save the Back Set
Back Set
configuration. configuration.
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File Options ( )
1. Press the play mode button and press the menu button. Of all the files stored on the memory, the unprotected files
2. Press the Up / Down button and select the [File Options] menu in the DCIM subfolder will be deleted. Remember that this
tab and press the OK button. will permanently delete unprotected images. Important
shots should be stored on a computer before deletion takes
Deleting images place. The startup image is stored on the camera's internal
memory (i.e., not on the memory card) and it will not be
This deletes images stored on the memory. deleted even if you delete all files on the memory.
1. Press the Up / Down button and select Delete
Select
the [Delete] menu tab. And then press Protect All
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File Options ( )
[All] : Protect / release all saved images Delete Voice memo
- If you protect an image, the protect Protect
that has DPOF information plays back. Images can then be printed Voice memo
Select
All
:Off
on DPOF printers, or at an increasing number of photo labs. 2. Press the Right button again and DPOF Reset
This function is not available for Movie clips and Voice recording files.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing Back Set
When the wide angle image is printed as a wide angle print, the Up / Down button and press the OK
8% of the left and right side of the image may not be printed. button.
Check that your printer can support the wide angle image when [Select] : Selection window for an
you print the image. When you print the image at a photo lab, image to print is displayed.
request that the image is printed as a wide angle image. (Some - Up / Down / Left / Right : Select an
photo labs may not support the wide angle size print.) image to print.
11 12
Quantity
1 3
Set
5
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File Options ( )
Index Print size
Images (except for movie clips and voice files) are printed as You can specify the print size when printing images stored on the
index type. memory card. The [Size] menu is available only for DPOF 1.1
compatible printers.
1. Press the Up / Down button and select Delete
the [DPOF] menu tab. And then press Protect 1. Press the Up / Down button and select Delete
display. Back Set Right button again. Sub menu will Copy To Card
display.
3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up / Down button. Back Set
If [Yes] is selected : The image will be printed in index format. 3. Select a desired sub menu by pressing
If [No] is selected : Cancel the index print setting. the Up / Down button and press the
OK button.
4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
[Select] : Selection window to change
the printed size of the image
is displayed. 11 12
Size
1 3
Set
5
disappear.
[All] : Change print size of all saved
images. Size Set
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PictBridge
You can use the USB cable to connect this camera to a printer that Easy printing
supports PictBridge (sold separately) and print the stored images When you connect the camera to printer
directly. Movie clips and voice files cannot be printed. in the Play back mode, you can print a
picture easily.
- Pressing the Left / Right button :
Setting up the camera for connection to the printer
Selects a previous / next image.
1. Connect the camera and printer with USB cable. - Pressing the OK button :
2. Once the camera is turned on, the camera automatically recognizes Currently displayed image will be Print Menu
the printer and is connected to it. printed with the printer’s default settings.
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PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting
You can select images you want to print. You can select the Paper Size, Print Format, Paper Type, Print
Setting the Number of Copies to Print Images :One Photo
Quality, Date Print, and File Name Print menus for printed pictures.
One Photo
1. Press the MENU button and the Size All:Auto
Photos 1. Press the MENU button and the Images :One Photo
PictBridge menu will display. Layout :Auto
PictBridge menu will display. Auto
Size :Auto
2. Use the Up / Down button to Type :Auto
2. Use the Up / Down button to select
Postcard
Card
Layout :Auto
select the [Images] menu and Quality :Auto
the desired menu, and then press the 4x6
Type L :Auto
press the Right button. Back Set
Right button. Quality
2L
:Auto
3. Use the Up / Down button to select a desired sub menu and 3. Use the Up / Down button to select Back Set
press the OK button. the desired sub menu value, and then
- Select [One Photo] or [All Photos]. A screen where you can press the OK button.
set the number of copies to print will appear as shown below.
Menu Function Sub menu
[When [One Photo] is selected] [When [All Photos] is selected] Set the quality of the printing Auto, Plain, Photo,
Type
paper Fast Photo
- Press the Up / Down button to select the number of prints.
- When [One Photo] is selected : Use the Left / Right button to Set the quality of the picture
Quality Auto, Draft, Normal, Fine
to be printed
select another picture. After
selecting another picture, select Date Set whether to print the date Auto, Off, On
the number of prints for another
picture. Set whether to print the file
File Name Auto, Off, On
- After setting the number of prints, press the OK button to save. name
- Press the Shutter button to return to the menu without setting
Ä Some menu options are not supported on all printers.
the number of prints.
If not supported, the menus are still displayed on the LCD, but are not
4. Press the play mode button ( Î ) and images will be printed. selectable.
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PictBridge : Reset Important notes
Initializes user-changed configurations. Be sure to observe the following precautions!
1. Use the Up / Down button to select This unit contains precision electronic components. Do not use or
Date :Auto
the [Reset] menu tab. And then press File Name :Auto
store this unit in the following locations.
the Right button. Reset No
- Areas exposed to severe changes in temperature and humidity.
No
2. Use the Up / Down button to select Yes - Areas exposed to dust and dirt.
the desired sub menu, and then press - Areas exposed to direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot
the OK button. Back Set
weather.
- Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
If [Yes] is selected : All print and image settings will be reset.
- Areas with high explosives or highly flammable materials.
If [No] is selected : Settings will not be reset.
Do not leave this camera in places subject to dust, chemicals (like
Ä Default print setting varies depending on the printer manufacturer. naphthalene and mothballs), high temperature and high humidity.
For your printer’s default setting, refer to the user’s guide that Keep this camera with silica gel in a hermetically sealed box when
came with your printer. not planning to use the camera for a long period of time
Sand can be particularly troublesome to cameras.
- Do not let sand get inside the camera when using it on beaches,
coastal dunes, or other areas where there is lots of sand.
- Doing so may result in failure or may permanently render the
camera unusable.
Handling the camera
- Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
- Protect the large size LCD monitor from an impact. When this
camera is not used, keep it in the camera case.
- Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
- This camera is not waterproof.
To avoid dangerous electrical shocks, never hold or operate the
camera with wet hands.
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Important notes
- If you use this camera in wet places, such as beach or pool, do Camera Maintenance
not let water or sand get inside the camera. Doing so may result - Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to gently clean the
in failure or may permanently damage the unit. lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning
paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.
Extremes in temperature may cause problems. Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this
- If the camera is transferred from a cold to a warm and humid camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as
environment, condensation can form on the delicate electronic benzol, insecticide, thinners etc. This may damage the body
circuitry. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait for at least shell of the camera and also affect its performance. Rough
1 hour until all moisture is dispersed. Moisture built up can also handling can damage the LCD monitor. Take care to avoid
occur on the memory card. If this happens, turn off the damage and keep the camera in its protective carry case at all
camera and remove the memory card. Wait until the moisture times when not in use.
has dispersed.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
Caution on Using the Lens
Under certain conditions, static electricity can cause the flash unit
- If the lens is subjected to direct sunlight, it could result in the
to fire. This is not harmful to the camera and is not a malfunction.
discoloration and deterioration of the image sensor.
- Take care not to get fingerprints or foreign substances on the When images are uploaded or downloaded, the data transfer may
surface of the lens. be affected by static electricity. In this case, disconnect and re-
If the digital camera is not used for a long period, an electric connect the USB cable before trying the transfer again.
discharge can occur. It is a good idea to remove the battery and Before an important event or going on a trip, you should check
the memory card if you do not intend using the camera for an the camera condition.
extended period of time. - Take a picture for testing the camera condition and prepare extra battery.
If the camera is exposed to an electronic interference, it will turn - Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctions.
itself off to protect the memory card. If the digital camera is not used for a long period, the date and time
may adopt the default settings by automatical battery discharged. In
this case, reset the date and time correctly before the recording.
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Important notes Warning indicator
Tempered glass is used for the camera’s LCD monitor, but excessive There are several warnings that may appear on the LCD display.
shock may damage the glass. If there are any cracks in it, do not
touch them, or you may injure yourself. [Card Error]
Memory card error
Turn off the camera power and turn it on again
Insert the memory card again
Insert and format the memory card (p.59)
[Card Locked]
The memory card is locked
SD/SDHC memory card : Slide the write protect switch to the
top of the memory card
[Memory Full]
The memory card or internal memory is full
Insert new memory card
Delete the unnecessary image files
[No Image File]
There are no images stored on the memory
Take images
Insert a memory card that is holding some images
[File Error]
File error
Delete the file
Memory card error
Contact a camera service center
[Low Battery]
There is low battery capacity
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery
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Before contacting a service center
Please check the following Camera does not take images when pressing the Shutter button
There is insufficient memory capacity
The camera doesn’t switch on Delete unnecessary image files
There is low battery capacity The memory card has not been formatted
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery (p.15) Format the memory card (p.59)
Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed The memory card is exhausted
Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -) Insert a new memory card
The memory card is locked
The camera power ceases while in use Refer to [Card Locked] error message
The battery is exhausted The camera's power is off
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Turn the camera power on
The Camera is turned off automatically The battery is exhausted
Turn on the camera power again Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery (p.15)
Operation has ceased in a low temperature outside of the camera Battery is inserted incorrectly with the polarities reversed
usage temperature range Insert the battery according to the polarity marks (+, -)
Make the camera and battery warm by placing them in your
pocket, etc. and then immediately before shooting, place the The camera suddenly stops working while in use
battery in the camera and then shoot The camera stopped due to a malfunction
Remove /re-insert battery and switch the camera on
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Before contacting a service center
The flash does not fire No image on external monitor
Flash off mode has been selected The external monitor has not been connected properly with
Dis-engage flash off mode the camera
The camera mode can't use the flash Check the connection cables
Refer to the FLASH instruction (p.33) There are incorrect files on the memory card
Insert a memory card that has correct files
Incorrect date and time is displayed
The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has When using the PC’s explorer, the [Removable Disk] file does not show
adopted the default settings Cable connection is incorrect
Reset the date and time correctly Check the connection
The camera is off
The camera buttons do not operate Turn the camera on
Camera malfunction The operating system is not Windows XP, Vista, 7 / Mac OS 10.4.
Remove/re-insert battery and switch the camera on Alternatively the PC does not support USB
Install Windows XP, Vista, 7 / Mac OS 10.4 to PC that
A card error has occurred while the memory card is in the camera. supports USB
Incorrect memory card format
Re-format the memory card (p.59) A part of the LCD screen does not occasionally turn on or a spot appears
Although the LCD screen is manufactured with high precision
The images don't play back technology, the precision pixels are not occasionally lighted or the
Incorrect file name (Violation of DCF format) red, white and blue spots appear
Do not change the image file name
ĺ This phenomenon does not affect the quality of the recorded
Color of image is different to the original scene image and it is not a malfunction
White balance or effect setting is incorrect
Select appropriate White balance and effect A vertical line appears on the LCD screen when taking a picture of a
bright object
Images are too bright If a subject is exposing bright lights, a gray, black, red or purple
Exposure is excessive vertical line may appear
Reset exposure compensation
ĺ This is a phenomenon called smear and it does not affect the
quality of the recorded image. This is not a malfunction
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Specifications
Image Sensor - Type : 1/2.33" CCD Flash - Modes : Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in
- Effective Pixel : Approx. 12.2 Mega-pixel flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
- Total Pixel : Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixel - Range : Wide : 0.2m ~ 3.5m,
Tele : 0.4m ~ 2.0m
Lens - Focal Length : SAMSUNG Lens f = 4.9 ~ 19.6mm - Recharging Time : Approx. 4 sec
(35mm film equivalent : 27.5 ~ 110mm)
- F No. : F3.2(W) ~ F5.9(T) Sharpness - Soft+, Soft, Normal, Vivid, Vivid+
- Digital Zoom : ·Still Image mode :1.0X ~ 5.0X
·Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H,
(depends on image size) Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
LCD Monitor - 2.7" color TFT LCD (230,000 dots) Voice Recording - Voice Recording (max. 10 hours)
- Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Focusing - Type : TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Date Imprinting - Date, Date & Time, Off (user selectable)
Face Detection AF, Tracking AF)
- Range Shooting - Still Image
·Mode : Smart Auto, Program, Scene (Beauty Shot,
Normal Macro Auto Macro Super Macro
Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children,
Wide 20cm ~ 80cm 20cm ~ Infinity 8cm ~ 20cm Landscape, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn,
80cm ~ Infinity
Tele 50cm ~ 80cm 50cm ~ Infinity - Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow)
·Smart Auto : Portrait, Night Portrait, Night,
Shutter - Smart Auto : 1/8 ~ 1/2,000 sec., Backlight Portrait, Backlight,
Program : 1 ~ 1/2,000 sec., Landscape, White, Macro, Macro
Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Text, Tripod, Action, Sunset Sky,
Blue Sky, Natural Green, Macro
Exposure - Control : Program AE Color, Macro Portrait
- Metering : Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, ·Shooting : Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB
Face Detection AE ·Self-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec., Double
- Compensation : ±2EV (1/3EV steps)
- ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
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Specifications
- Movie Clip - Capacity (1GB Size)
·With Audio or without Audio (user selectable)
·Recording time : max 20 min. (1280x720HQ),
max 1 hours (640x480, 320x240) Super About About About About About About About
·Size : 1280x720HQ (30 fps & 15 fps), Fine 134 151 181 200 316 499 1822
640x480 (30 fps & 15 fps),
About About About About About About About
320x240 (60 fps & 30 fps & 15 fps) Fine
221 249 297 329 516 815 2816
·Frame rate : 60 fps, 30 fps, 15 fps
·4X Optical Zoom and Mute in Zooming, About About About About About About About
Normal
331 375 445 491 765 1191 3873
sound recording on/ off selectable
·Movie Editing (Embedded): Movie Stabilization, Ä These figures are measured under Samsung standard conditions and
Still Image Capture may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
Storage - Media Effect - Effect : Photo Style Selector, Smart Filter, Image
·Internal memory : About 20MB flash memory Adjust (Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation)
·External Memory (Optional) : - Editing : Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Selector,
SD card (Up to 2GB guaranteed) Smart Filter, Image Adjust (ACB, Face
SDHC card (Up to 32GB guaranteed) Retouch, Red Eye Fix, Brightness,
- File Format Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise)
·Still Image : JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,
PictBridge 1.0 Image Play - Type : Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show,
·Movie Clip : MP4 (H.264) Movie Clip, Smart Album
·Audio : WAV Ä Multi slide show : Slide show with Effect & Music
- Image Size
Interface - Digital output connector : USB 2.0
- Audio : Mono
- Video output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
4000X 3984X 3968X 3264X 2592X 2048X 1024X
- DC power input connector : 4.2 V
3000 2656 2232 2448 1944 1536 768
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Specifications
Power Source - Rechargeable battery : BP70A
Ä Included battery may vary depending on
sales region.
Dimensions (WxHxD) - 90.9 x 56 x 16.5 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight - Approx. 96.3 g (without battery and card)
Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity - 5 ~ 85%
Software - Intelli-studio, Adobe Reader
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
For Windows users Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported
may void your warranty.
Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows
XP, Vista and 7.
Installing programs Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even
Hardware and software requirements when the computer meets the requirements.
Item Requirements If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not
play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.
Intel® Pentium®4 3.2 GHz or higher Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.
CPU
AMD Athlon™ FX 2.6 GHz or higher
RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
OS Windows XP/Vista/7
- USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher
Ati X1600 series or higher
Others
- 1024 X 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
monitor (1280 X 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display
recommended)
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
1. Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. Transferring files to your PC
Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be
2. When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera recognized as a removable drive.
Installer to start installation.
The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a
PC with the USB cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (Ÿ)
into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your
3. Select programs to install and follow the onscreen instructions. files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
2. Turn on the camera. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
- The computer recognizes the camera automatically. The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista / 7 is
similar.
If the camera fails to connect, a pop-up window will appear.
Select Computer. 1. If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops.
2. Click ( ) on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC
3. On your PC, select [My Computer ĺ Removable Disk ĺ DCIM screen.
ĺ 100PHOTO].
4. Select the files you want and drag or save them to your PC.
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Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)
Using Intelli-studio
Once you have installed the Intelli-studio on your PC, the Intelli-studio starts automatically when a camera is connected with your PC.
If the Intelli-studio does not start after you have connected the camera to your PC, double-click the Intelli-studio icon on your Windows
desktop. The Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For
details, select [Menu ĺ Help] in the program.
You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.
You cannot copy files in your computer to the camera.
Intelli-studio supports the following formats
- Videos: AVI (MJPEG), MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)
- Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF
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Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows) (for Mac)
Icon Description For Mac users
1 Open menus
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the
computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer
2 Display files in the selected folder files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any
programs.
3 Change to the Photo edit mode
8 View files of the selected folder on your computer RAM Minimum 256MB RAM
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Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)
1. Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB
cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light (Ÿ)
into your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your
files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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FAQ
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. Case 6 When I open the Device Manager (by clicking Start
(Settings) Control Panel (Performance and Main-
Case 1 USB cable is not connected or it is not the supplied tenance) System (Hardware) Device Manager),
USB cable. there are Unknown Devices or Other Devices entries
Connect the supplied USB cable. with a yellow question mark(?) beside them or devices
with an exclamation mark(!) beside them.
Right-click on the entry with the question (?) or exclamation
Case 2 The camera is not recognized by your PC.
(!) mark and select "Remove". Restart the PC and connect
Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown
the camera again.
Devices] in Device Manager.
Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the
USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.
Case 7 In some security programs (Norton Anti Virus, V3,
etc.), the computer may not recognize the camera as a
Case 3 There is an unexpected error during file transfer. removable disk.
Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the Stop the security programs and connect the camera to
file again. the computer. Refer to the security program instructions
about how to temporarily disable the program.
Case 4 When using the USB hub.
There may be a problem in connecting the camera to
Case 8 The camera is connected to the USB port located on
the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are
the front of the computer.
not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera
When the camera is connected to the USB port located
to the PC directly.
on the front of the computer, the computer may not
recognize the camera. Connect the camera to the USB
Case 5 Are other USB cables connected to the PC?
port located on the back of the computer.
The camera may malfunction when it is connected to
the PC at the same time as another USB cable. In this
case, disconnect the other USB cable, and connect
only one USB cable to the camera.
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FAQ
When the movie clip doesn’t play back on the PC
Ä When the movie clip recorded by the camera doesn’t play back
on the PC, the causes are mostly due to the codec installed on
the PC.
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &
Applicable in the European Union and other European Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union
countries with separate battery return systems.) and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that
household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
can cause harm to human health or the environment. these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please
Household users should contact either the retailer where they
separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them
purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of
through your local, free battery return system.
where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic
accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
Samsung Eco-mark
It is Samsung’s own symbol mark is used to effectively
communicate Samsung’s environmental friendly product
activities to the consumers. The mark represents
Samsung’s continuous effort on development of
environmental conscious products.
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