Samsung Camera i8 User Manual

2. Instructions Getting to know your camera
Use this camera in the following order. Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.
Before connecting the camera to a PC, via Prior to using this camera, please read this user manual thoroughly.
Set up the camera driver the USB cable, you will need to set up the If you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause
camera driver. Install the camera driver of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S
that is contained in Application software centre.
CD-ROM. (p.118~121)
Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend
to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment.
Take a picture Take a picture. (p.20) Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages that may
result from camera malfunction.
Keep this manual in a safe place.
Insert the supplied USB cable into the The contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without
Insert the USB cable PC’s USB port and the camera’s USB prior notice for upgrading the camera functions.
connection terminal. (p.122) If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your
PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken
with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to
Check the camera’s power. If the connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer accepts
Check the camera’s power power is turned off, press the camera no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to
button to turn it on. the use of a card reader.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Open Windows EXPLORER and Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other
Check [Removable Disk] search for [Removable Disk]. (p.124) countries.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
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3. 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. This may result in fire, Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning
injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage.
inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by your dealer For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of
or Samsung Camera Service centre. children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.:
Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive – Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should
gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. occur, please consult a doctor immediately.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use – There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.
it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use which might
contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures,
camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme
chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may
Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire.
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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4. CAUTION Contents
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 007 System chart
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.
READY 007 Package Contents
Leaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in fire or injury. 007 Sold Separately
– Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. 008 Identification of features
– Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. 008 Front & Top
– Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. 009 Back
Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period 010 Bottom
010 5 Function button
of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage
the camera’s components. 012 Connecting to a power source
Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not 015 Inserting the battery
touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. 015 Inserting the memory card
Do not move the camera while it is switched on when you are using the AC 016 Instructions on how to use the
Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable memory card
from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to
018 When using the camera for the first
other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may
time
damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear
image and possibly causing camera malfunction. RECORDING 019 LCD monitor indicator
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. 020 Starting the Recording mode
When using this camera in low temperatures, the following cases may be 020 Selecting modes
found. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal 020 How to use the Auto mode
temperature. 021 How to use the Program mode
021 How to use the DIS(Digital Image
– It takes more time to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may differ
Stabilization) mode
from the subject.
021 How to use the FUN mode
– When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the
022 Using the Photo Help guide mode
LCD monitor. 023 How to use the Movie clip mode
Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving 023 Recording the movie clip without sound
magnetic strip cards near the case. 023 Pausing while recording a movie clip
It is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the 20 pin (Successive Recording)
connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never connect the 20 pin
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5. Contents
024 How to use the Scene modes 045 Sharpness
025 Things to watch out for when taking 046 E (Effect) button: Cartoon
pictures 048 E (Effect) button: Pre-set focus frame
049 E (Effect) button: Composite shooting
026 Focus lock 051 E (Effect) button: Photo Frame
026 Using the camera buttons to set the 052 E (Effect) button: Colour Mask
camera 053 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the
026 POWER button
camera settings
027 Shutter button
053 Focus Area
027 FD (Face Detection) button
054 ACB
029 ZOOM W / T button
054 Voice Memo
030 Function Description / Info / Up button
055 Voice recording
031 Macro / Down button
056 Recording the movie clip without voice
032 Flash / Left button
034 Self-timer / Right button
036 MENU / OK button PLAY 056 Starting play mode
037 Fn button 056 Playing back a still image
037 How to use the Fn menu 057 Playing back a movie clip
038 Fn button: Size 057 Movie clip capture function
038 Fn button: Quality / Frame rate 058 On camera movie trimming
039 Fn button: Metering 058 Playing back a recorded voice
039 Fn button: Drive mode 059 Playing back a voice memo
040 Fn button: ISO 059 LCD monitor Indicator
040 Fn button: White balance 060 Using the camera buttons to set the
041 Fn button: Exposure compensation camera
042 Fn button: Long time shutter 060 Play mode button
043 E (Effect) button 060 Thumbnail / Enlargement button
043 E (Effect) button: Photo Style Selector 062 Info / Up button
044 E (Effect) button: Image editing 062 Play & Pause / Down button
044 Colour 063 Left / Right / Menu / OK button
045 Saturation 063 Print button
045 Contrast
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6. Contents
063 Delete button 080 DPOF
064 E (Effect) button: Resize 082 Copy To Card
065 E (Effect) button: Rotating an image 083 Sound menu
065 E (Effect) button: Colour
084 Sound
066 E (Effect) button: Image editing 084 Volume
066 ACB 084 Start up sound
066 Red eye removal
084 Shutter sound
067 Brightness control
084 Beep Sound
067 Contrast control
084 AF sound
067 Saturation control
084 Self Portrait
067 Noise effect
068 E (Effect) button: FUN 085 Setup menu
068 Cartoon 086 SETUP1
069 Photo Frame 086 Language
070 Preset focus frames 086 Setting up the Date / Time / Date type
071 Composite image 087 Start up image
073 Sticker 087 LCD brightness
073 Colour Filter 087 Quick view
074 Colour mask 087 LCD save
088 SETUP2
SETUP 075 Setting up the play back function 088 Formatting a memory
using the LCD monitor 088 Initialisation
076 Starting the slide show 089 File name
076 Start the slide show 090 Imprinting the recording date
077 Selecting Images 090 Auto power off
077 Configure slide show effects 091 Selecting video out type
078 Setting play interval 092 Auto focus lamp
078 Setting Background Music
079 Playback 092 PictBridge
079 Voice memo PRINT 093 PictBridge: Picture Selection
079 Protecting images 094 PictBridge: Print Setting
079 Deleting images 094 PictBridge: Reset
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7. Contents
095 MP3 / PMP / TEXT VIEWER mode 105 Download the tour guide information
MULTIMEDIA 095 Downloading files 106 World Tour Guide mode
096 Starting the MP3 / PMP / TEXT 108 Important notes
VIEWER mode 110 Warning indicator
098 LCD monitor indicator for MP3 / PMP 111 Before contacting a service centre
/ TEXT VIEWER mode 113 Specifications
099 Using the camera buttons to adjust
the camera
099 Volume button SOFTWARE 116 Software notes
099 Play & Pause / Seeking button
117 System requirements
099 Delete button 117 About the software
100 Hold / Equalizer button 118 Setting up the application software
100 Playlist button 122 Starting PC mode
101 Setting up the playback function 124 Removing the removable disk
using the LCD monitor 125 Setting up the USB Driver for MAC
102 Resume
102 Play mode 125 Using the USB Driver for MAC
102 Skin of MP3 player 126 Removing the USB Driver for
103 Playing back the slide show Windows 98SE
103 Setting slide show interval 126 Samsung Converter
103 Delete all 128 Samsung Master
103 Frame search
104 Display setting 131 FAQ
104 Information of DRM file
104 Setting up the recording function in the
MP3 mode
104 Auto Scroll
105 MP3 BGM Setting
105 Language setting
105 World tour guide
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8. System chart
Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. The contents can vary depending on the sales region. To buy the
optional equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.
Package Contents
User manual, Rechargeable battery
Camera Camera strap AV cable
Product warranty (SLB-0937)
AC adapter ( SAC-47)/ Software CD
Earphones 20 Pin Gender
USB cable (SUC-C3) (see p.117~118)
Sold Separately
SD/SDHC memory card/
Camera case
MMC(see p.17)
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9. Identification of features
Front & Top
POWER button
Microphone
Shutter button FD (Face Detection) button /
MP3, PMP hold button
Speaker
Flash
AF sensor/
Self-timer lamp Lens
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10. Identification of features
Back
Zoom T button (Digital zoom)
Zoom W button
(Thumbnail)
Camera status lamp
Camera strap
LCD monitor
Open
M (Mode) button Close
Fn / Delete button
USB / AV / DC / Earphones
connection terminal
5-function button
E (Effect) button
Play mode /
Print button
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11. Identification of features
Bottom 5 Function button
Battery chamber slot Function Description / Information / Up button
Flash/ Self-timer/
Left button Right button
MENU/OK button
Tripod socket Battery holder Macro/Play & Pause/
Memory card slot Down button
Battery chamber cover
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12. Identification of features
Self-timer lamp
Icon Status Description When the USB cable is The lamp blinks and turns off when the printer
inserted to a printer is ready to print a picture.
– For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1
second intervals. When the printer is printing The lamp is off.
Blinking
– For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly The lamp turns on.
at 0.25-second intervals. (The camera is focused on the subject)
When the AF activates
For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at The lamp blinks.
Blinking (The camera doesn’t focus on the subject)
0.25-second intervals.
A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and Mode icon: Refer to page 20 for more information about the
Blinking
2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. camera mode setting.
After pressing the Shutter button, the image is
Blinking MODE
taken in accordance with the subject’s movement.
Photo
Auto Program DIS FUN Movie
Help Guide
SHOOTING
Camera Status Lamp
Status Description
The lamp turns on, and off when the camera is Nightscene Portrait Children Landscape Text Close-up Sunset
Power on
ready to take a picture.
The lamp blinks while saving the image data SCENE Back Fire Beach
After taking a picture and turns off when the camera is ready to take Dawn Selfshot Food Cafe
light works &Snow
another picture.
When the USB cable is The lamp lights up. (LCD monitor turns off
inserted to a PC after initializing the device)
Transmitting Data MP3 PMP TEXT VIEWER Travel Guide
The lamp blinks. (LCD monitor turns off) MULTI-
with a PC MEDIA
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13. Connecting to a power source
You should use the rechargeable battery SLB-0937 supplied with the
camera. Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera.
SLB-0937 rechargeable battery Specification
Model SLB-0937 Battery life
Type Lithium Ion /Number of Conditions
images
Capacity 900mAh
Approx. 300
Voltage 3.7V MP3 Using the fully charged battery LCD Off.
MIN
Charging time Multimedia
Approx. 150 MIN Approx. 220
(When the camera is turned off) PMP Using the fully charged battery
MIN
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions and
Number of images and battery life: Using the SLB-0937 shooting conditions and may vary depending on the user’s methods.
Battery life
/Number of Conditions Important information about battery usage.
images When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.
Using the fully charged battery, Auto Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long
mode, 8M image size, Fine image periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to
Approx. 120 quality, Shot to shot interval: 30Sec. leaking if kept inside the camera.
MIN/ Changing the zoom position between
Still image Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the
Approx. 240 the Wide and the Tele after every shot.
battery and you may experience reduced battery life.
shots Using the flash on every second shot.
Using the camera for 5 minutes and Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.
then Powering it off for 1 minute. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may
Approx. 120 Using the fully charged battery 640x480 become warm. This is perfectly normal.
Movie When you use earphones, do not remove the battery while the
MIN image size 30fps frame rate
camera is turning on. It may generate a loud noise.
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14. Connecting to a power source
You can charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0937) by using the
SAC-47 KIT which consists of the AC adapter (SAC-47) and the USB Important information about USB cable usage.
cable (SUC-C3). Use a USB cable (SUC-C3) with the correct specification.
When the SAC-47 and SUC-C3 are combined, they can be used as an If the camera is connected to the PC through a USB hub:
AC cable. connect the camera directly to the PC.
If the camera and other devices are connected to the PC at
the same time: remove other device.
Using an AC cable: If the USB cable is connected to a port located on the front
Connect the AC adapter to the of the PC: remove the cable and connect it to a port located
USB cable. on the back of the PC.
It can be used as a power cable. If the USB port of the PC doesn’t meet the Power output
standard (4.2V, 400mA), the camera may not be charged.
Using a USB cable:
Remove the AC adapter (SAC-47).
You can download stored images to
your PC (p.123) or supply the power
to your camera through the USB
cable.
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15. Connecting to a power source
How to charge the rechargeable battery (SLB-0937) Charging LED of the AC Adapter
Charging LED
Being Charged Red LED is on
Charging is complete Green LED is on
Charging error Red LED is off or blinking
Being discharged
Orange coloured LED is on
(Using the AC adapter)
– If you insert the fully discharged battery to charge it, do not turn on the
camera at the same time. This is because of the low battery capacity.
Before inserting any cables or AC adapter, check the directions
Charge the battery for more than 10 minutes before using the camera.
and do not insert by force. It may cause breakage of cable or
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,
If the charging LED of the AC Charger does not turn on or blink
the camera power may be turned off because the rechargeable battery is
after inserting the rechargeable battery, please check whether
discharged again.
the battery is inserted correctly.
If you charge the battery with the camera power on, the battery
can’t charge fully. Turn the camera off while charging the
battery.
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16. Inserting the battery 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
please check whether the battery card.
is inserted with the correct - Have the front of the memory
polarity (+/-). card facing toward the back of
– When opening the battery the camera (LCD monitor) and
chamber cover, do not force it. the card pins toward the front of
This may cause damage to the the camera (Lens).
battery chamber cover. - Do not insert the memory card
the wrong way round.
Doing so may damage the memory card slot.
There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed
on the LCD monitor.
Battery
indicator
Low battery Low battery
capacity capacity Battery empty.
Battery The battery is (Prepare to (Prepare to Recharge or
status fully charged recharge or recharge or use spare
use spare use spare battery.
battery) battery)
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17. Instructions on how to use the memory card
Be sure to format the memory card (see p.88) if you are using a newly If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data
purchased memory for the first time, or if it contains data that the camera may become corrupted:
cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. – When the memory card is used incorrectly.
Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or – If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while
removed. recording, deleting (formatting) or reading.
Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.
card’s performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g.
new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc.
the Samsung warranty.
If there is insufficient memory available:
The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate.
subject the memory card to any heavy impact. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory
Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card.
magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.
Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in
temperature. Don’t remove the memory card when the camera status lamp
Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory
any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth. card.
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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18. Instructions on how to use the memory card
The camera can use SD/ SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will
Cards). 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 30FPS 20FPS 15FPS
image size Fine
53 94 135 – – –
Write protect
switch 60 107 171 – – –
71 133 202 – – –
Label Still
image 86 161 220 – – –
134 226 306 – – –
<SD (Secure Digital) memory card>
434 520 600 – – –
The SD/ SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image About
– – – – –
files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the 8’31”
SD memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of * Movie About About
– – – –
the SD memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. clip 8’58” 16’59”
Slide the switch to the top of the SD memory card before taking a picture. About About
– – – –
28’56” 53’31”
* The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation.
The zoom button doesn’t function during the movie recording.
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19. When using the camera for the first time
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first Setting up the date, time and date type
time.
When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by
to set date/time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu pressing the Up/Down button and press
will not be displayed after setting up. Set up the date/time, language and the Right button.
battery type before using this camera. 2. Select the desired sub menu by
pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right
Setting up the language button and press the OK button.
Right button: Selects world
1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing time/year/ month/
the Up/Down button and press the day/hour/minute/date type
Right button. ENGLISH Left button: Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu
2. Select the desired sub menu by if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time
FRANÇAIS
pressing the Up/Down button and press DEUTSCH setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be
the OK button. ESPAÑOL shifted to the left of its current position.
ITALIANO
– You can select one of 22 languages. Up/Down button: Changes the value of each item.
These are listed below:
English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, For more information about the World Time, refer to the page 86.
T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish,
Swedish, Finnish, Thai, Bahasa (Malay / Indonesian), Arabic, Czech,
Polish, Hungarian and Turkish.
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20. LCD monitor indicator
The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and No. Description Icons Page
selections.
5 Image Size p.38
6 Image Quality/Frame Rate p.38
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7 Metering p.39
8 Drive mode p.39
9 ISO p.40
10 White Balance p.40
Exposure compensation
11 / LT p.41/42
/LongTime Shutter
12 Date/Time 2008/01/01 01:00 PM p.86
13 Saturation p.45
14 Sharpness/Mic. off / p.45/23
15 Contrast p.45
01:00 PM 16 Macro p.31~32
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17 Self-timer p.35~36
18 Flash p.32~34
<Image & Full Status> Face Detection · Self /
p.27~28/
No. Description Icons Page 19 Portrait/Photo Style /
p.43/p.44
Selector/Colour
Optical/Digital Zoom bar/
1 x 5.0 p.29
Digital Zoom rate
20 Recording mode p.11
Number of available shots
2 00016/00:00:00 p.17
remaining/Remaining time
21 Voice Memo p.54
Memory card icon/ 22 Auto Focus Frame p.53
3 / -
Internal memory icon indicator
23 Camera shake Warning p.21
4 Battery p.15
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21. Starting the Recording mode
Selecting modes How to use the Auto mode
You can select the desired working mode using the M (Mode) button Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user
located on the back of the camera. interaction.
How to use the M (Mode) button 1. Insert the battery (p.15) taking note of 00016
00016
the correct polarity (+/-).
2. Insert the memory card (p.15). As this
camera has a 190MB internal memory,
it is not essential to insert the memory
01:00 PM
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card. If the memory card is not
<Auto mode> inserted, an image will be stored in the 01:00 PM
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<Pressing the internal memory. If the memory card is
M(Mode) button> inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
<Pressing the Right button> 4. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. (If the date/time that
<Program mode>
is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/time before
taking a picture.)
<Pressing the Left button> 5. Select the Auto mode by pressing the M(Mode) button.
<Mode selection menu> 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image.
7. Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
<Pressing the
Up button> If the auto focus frame turns to red when you press the Shutter
<Movie Clip mode>
button down half way, it means that the camera cannot focus
on the subject. Should this be the case, the camera is less
<Pressing the Right
button> likely to capture an image clearly.
Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an
image.
<Scene mode> <Selecting a scene mode>
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22. Starting the Recording mode
Things to watch out for using the DIS mode
How to use the Program mode – The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode.
Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal – If the lighting conditions are brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions,
settings and you can manually configure various functions. the DIS will not activate.
1. Select the Program mode by pressing – If the lighting conditions are darker than in fluorescent lighting
00016
the M (Mode) button (p.20). conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( ) will be displayed. For
best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake
2. Point the camera towards the subject
warning indicator ( ) is not displayed.
and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor. – If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an – Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed
image. 01:00 PM to achieve a better result.
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Refer to page 37-42 for more – As the DIS uses the camera’s digital signal processor, it may take a
information about the Program mode menus. little longer for the camera to process and save the images.
– If the image size is ( ) or ( ) ,the DIS mode can’t be selected.
How to use the DIS(Digital Image Stabilization) mode
How to use the FUN mode
This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a
well exposed image in dim conditions. In this mode, you can take pictures with various effects easily and
simply.
1. Select the DIS mode by pressing the 00016
M (Mode) button. (p.20) Select the FUN mode by pressing the 00016
2. Point the camera towards the subject M (Mode) button.
and compose the image by using the Refer to page 46-52 for more
LCD monitor. information.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an
01:00 PM
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01:00 PM
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23. Starting the Recording mode
Using the Photo Help guide mode Available functions of the photo help guide
Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions Function that can be used when focusing is difficult
for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice Functions that can be used when the image is blurred
the best way to take the pictures. Function that can be used when filming in the dark
Function that can be used when adjusting the picture
brightness
Function that can be used when focusing is difficult Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour
Pressing the Pressing the
Left/Right button. Left/Right button.
Pressing the MENU button. Pressing the
Up/Down button.
00016 00016
Pressing the Pressing the
Shutter button. Right button.
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24. Starting the Recording mode
How to use the Movie clip mode 6. Press the Down button to select the
[Voice Mute] menu and press the Right
A movie clip can be recorded for up to 00:01:01 button.
2hours. 7. Select the [On] menu by pressing the
1. Select the Movie clip mode by pressing Up/Down button.
the M (Mode) button.(p.20)
8. Press the OK button. You can record a
2. Point the camera towards the subject movie without sound.
and compose the image by using the
LCD monitor. STANDBY
3. Press the Shutter button once and movie Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording)
clips are recorded for up to 2hours. Movie clips will still be recorded if the
Shutter button is released.
This camera allows you to temporarily
If you wish to stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
stop during unwanted scenes, while
Image size and type are listed below.
recording a movie clip. Using this function,
– Image size: 800x592, 640x480, 320x240
you can record your favourite scenes
– Movie clip file type: AVI (MPEG-4)
into a movie clip without having to create
– Frame Rate: 30FPS, 20FPS, 15FPS
multiple movie clips.
– The frame rate can be selected when the following image size is
selected. Using Successive Recording
800x592: 20FPS selectable
640x480, 320x240: 30FPS, 15FPS selectable Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for Movie clip mode.
3. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by
using the LCD monitor. Press the Shutter button and movie clips are
Recording the movie clip without sound recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still
You can record the movie clip without 00:01:01 be recorded if the Shutter button is released.
sound. 4. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button to pause recording.
Steps from 1-3 are the same as those for 5. Press the Play & Pause ( ) button again to resume the recording.
Movie clip mode. 6. If you wish to stop recording, press the Shutter button again.
4. Press the MENU button.
5. Select the [RECORDING] menu by STANDBY
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25. Starting the Recording mode
How to use the Scene modes
Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of The scene modes are listed below.
shooting situations.
Icons Scene modes Description
1. Select the Scene mode by pressing Use this for shooting still images at night
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the M (Mode) button (p.20). or in other dark conditions.
2. Point the camera towards the subject [Portrait] To take a picture of a person.
and compose the image by using the To take a picture of fast moving objects,
LCD monitor. [Children]
for example, children.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture an [Landscape] To take pictures of distant scenery.
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Close-up shooting for small objects such
[Close up]
as plants and insects.
[Sunset] For taking pictures of sunsets.
[Dawn] Daybreak scenes.
Portrait without shadows caused by
[Backlight]
backlight.
[Firework] Firework scenes.
For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape
[Beach&Snow]
scenes.
Use when the photographer would also
[Self Shot]
like to appear in the image.
[Food] For taking delicious looking food.
For taking pictures in cafes and
[Café]
restaurants.
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26. Things to watch out for when taking pictures
Pressing the Shutter button down half way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.
Lightly press the Shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.
Press the Shutter button all way down to take the picture. Under certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as
expected.
– When photographing a subject that has little contrast.
– If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.
– If the subject is moving at high speed.
– When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very
bright.
<Lightly press the Shutter button> <Press the Shutter button down all the way> – When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very
narrow (such as a stick or flagpole).
The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting – When the surroundings are dark.
conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting
condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the
LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid
surface or change to flash shot mode.
Shooting against the light: Please do not take pictures against the sun.
Doing so may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the light,
please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 24),
fill-in flash (see page 33), spot metering (see page 39), or exposure
compensation (see page 41).
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27. Focus lock Using the camera buttons
To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the to set the camera
focus lock function.
The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera
Using the Focus Lock buttons.
1. Ensure the subject is in the centre of the autofocus frame.
2. Press the Shutter button halfway. When the green auto focus frame
lights up, it means the camera is focused on the subject. Be careful
not to press the Shutter button all the way down to avoid taking an POWER button
unwanted picture. Used for turning the camera’s power on/off.
3. With the Shutter button still pressed down only halfway, move the If there is no operation during the specified
camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the time, the camera’s power will be turned off
Shutter button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger automatically to save battery life.
from the Shutter button, the focus lock function will be cancelled. Refer to page 90 for more information about
the auto power off function.
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1. The image to be 2. Press the Shutter 3. Recompose the
captured. button halfway and picture and fully
focus on the subject. depress the Shutter
button.
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28. Shutter button FD (Face Detection) button
Used for taking an image or recording voice in the Recording mode. This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and
then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy
In Movie clip mode face picture. In MP3 and PMP mode, this button will lock the camera
Pressing the Shutter button down fully buttons.
starts the process for recording a movie
clip. Press the Shutter button once Selectable modes: [Auto], [Program], [DIS], [FUN], [Photo Help Guide],
and the movie clip is recorded for as Scene modes ([Portrait], [Children], [Beach & Snow],
long as the available recording time in [Self-shot], [Café])
the memory allows. If you wish to stop
1. Press the FD (Face Detection) button
recording, press the Shutter button
( ) in the selectable modes. The FD
again.
icon will be displayed on the left side of
In Still image mode the screen.
Pressing the Shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and
checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the Shutter button down
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fully takes and stores the image. If you select voice memo recording,
the recording will start after the camera has finished storing the image
data.
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frame is set at the face of the subject
automatically.
3. Press the Shutter button halfway. The
focus frame turns to green when the
focus is activated.
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29. FD (Face Detection) button
This function can detect up to 9 people. ■ Self Portrait
When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it
When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically
will focus on the nearest person.
detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly.
The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode.
Selectable modes: [Auto], [Program], [DIS], [FUN], [Photo Help Guide],
The effects functions are not activated in this mode. Scene modes ([Portrait], [Children], [Beach & Snow],
When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus [Self-shot], [Café])
frame will be displayed over the target face and the gray colour 1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face location
focus will appear over the remaining faces(up to 8). Press the screen, the Self Portrait icon ( ) appears.
Shutter button halfway down to focus on the face and the white
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Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure.
In some conditions this function cannot work properly.
Pressing the
– When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is
FD button
hidden.
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– When the camera doesn’t detect a face because of too much
or too little light. 2. For self-filming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object.
– There is too great a distance between the camera and the It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding
subject. sound.
The maximum available Face Detection range is 3m (Wide). 3. Start filming by pressing the Shutter button.
The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly
subject. emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when
the face is not in the center.
The guiding sound can be set using the sound setting menu.
(p.83)
If [Self Portrait] is set, it is fixed to Macro focus.
If [Self Portrait] is set, Motion Timer cannot be selected.
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30. ZOOM W / T button
If the menu is not displayed, this button WIDE Zoom
works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL Optical zoom WIDE: Pressing the Zoom W button. This will zoom out
ZOOM button. This camera has a 3X optical from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further
zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using away. Pressing the Zoom W button continuously will
both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the
subject appears at its furthest from the camera.
TELE Zoom
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Optical zoom TELE: Pressing the Zoom T button. This will zoom into the the the
subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. Zoom W Zoom W
button button
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zoom software. Releasing Zoom T button stops the <TELE zoom> <Optical zoom 2X> <WIDE zoom>
digital zooming at the required setting. Once the
maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing
the Zoom T button will have no effect. Digital zoom WIDE: When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the
Zoom W button will reduce the digital zooming
Optical zoom in steps. Releasing Zoom W button stops
X 5.0 digital zooming. Pressing the Zoom W button
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Pressing 00016
Pressing 00016
will reduce the digital zoom and then it will
the the Digital zoom
Zoom T Zoom T continue to reduce the optical zoom until the
button button minimum setting is reached.
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Pressing 00016
<WIDE zoom> <TELE zoom> <Digital zoom 5.0X> the the
Zoom W Zoom W
button button
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31. ZOOM W / T button Function Description / Info ( ) / 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
the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function
descriptions of the current filming image (filming mode) can be
 The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots.
accessed through the liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function
 You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the description/ Information ( ) button.
digital zoom.
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 To view a clearer digital zoom image, press the Shutter button
halfway at the maximum optical zoom position and press the
Zoom T button again.
 The digital zoom can’t be activated in some Scene modes
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Detection mode, DIS mode, the Movie Clip mode and FUN
recording mode. <Filming screen> <Information screen> <Function description screen>
 Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera ■ Function description: When pressing the Function description button on the information
malfunction. screen mode, detailed descriptions of the functions can be
 It is possible that beep and button sounds of the camera can viewed. The function description can be cancelled by pressing the
Function description button again.
be recorded while shooting the movie clips.
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Pressing
the Function Pressing
description the
button Fn button
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32. Macro ( ) / Down button
While the menu is showing, press the Down button to move from the Types of focus mode and focus range (W: Wide, T: Tele) (Unit: cm)
main menu to a sub menu, or to move down the sub menu. When
the menu is not showing, you can use the Macro/Down button to Mode Auto( )
take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the
Focus Type Super macro( ) Auto macro( ) Normal
Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator appears on the
LCD monitor. W: 5 ~ Infinity W: 80 ~ Infinity
Focus range –
T: 40 ~ Infinity T: 80 ~ Infinity
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Mode Program( )
Focus Type Super macro( ) Macro( ) Normal
W: 1 ~ 5 W: 5 ~ 80 W: 80 ~ Infinity
Focus range
(Wide only) T: 40 ~ 80 T: 80 ~ Infinity
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<Auto Focus> <Macro ( )>
W: 5 ~ Infinity W: 80 ~ Infinity
Focus range –
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Mode FUN mode( )
Focus Type Super macro( ) Macro( ) Normal
W: 5~80 W: 80 ~ Infinity
Focus range –
T: 40~80 T: 80 ~ Infinity
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When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to
<Auto Macro ( )> <Super Macro ( )> avoid camera shake.
When you take a picture within 30cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm
(Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode.
When you take a picture within the 5cm Super macro range,
the autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct
focus distance.
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33. Macro ( ) / Down button Flash ( ) / Left button
Available focusing method, by Recording mode When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Left
( : Selectable, ∞: Infinity focus range) button makes the cursor shift to the left tab.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the Left button
Mode Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal operates as the Flash( ) button.
Selecting the flash mode
1. Press the Mode button to select a Recording mode with the exception
of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode. (p.20)
2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is
SCENE displayed on the LCD monitor.
Mode 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the
Auto macro Super macro Macro Normal
correct flash to suit the environment.
Flash range (Unit: m)
Normal Macro Auto macro
ISO
WIDE TELE WIDE TELE WIDE TELE
AUTO 0.8 ~ 3.3 0.8 ~ 2.4 0.3 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.3 ~ 3.3 0.5 ~ 2.4
When the Super Macro is selected, flash is fixed as the Flash Off mode.
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34. Flash ( ) / Left button
If you press the Shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Flash mode indicator
Slow synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting
condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move Icon Flash mode Description
the camera until the second flash fires. If the subject or background is dark, the
Auto flash
Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. camera flash will operate automatically.
Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for If a subject or background is dark, the
the flash is usually within 4 seconds. If the battery is weak, the Auto & Red eye camera flash will work automatically and will
charging time will be longer. eduction reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-
In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], eye reduction function.
[Dawn], [Firework], [Self Shot], [Food], [Café] scene modes The flash fires regardless of the available
and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. light. The intensity of the flash will be
Fill in flash
Take photographs within the flash range. automatically controlled to suit the prevailing
The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close conditions.
or highly reflective. The flash operates with a slow shutter speed
When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In
there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck Slow synchro poor lighting conditions the camera shake
is caused by the the flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust. warning indicator ( ) will display on the
LCD monitor.
The flash does not fire.
Select this mode when capturing images in
a place or situation where flash photography
Flash off is prohibited. When you capture an image
in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake
warning indicator ( ) will appear on the
LCD monitor.
When a shot with “red eye” is detected,
Red-eye
this mode will reduce the red-eye effect
reduction
automatically.
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