User manual SAMSUNG S630

Instructions Use this camera in the following order. Getting to know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera malfunction (such as battery, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre. Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no responsibility for any loss or damages 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 images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of 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. If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have, servicing fees are charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. In some countries where this camera is not in market, servicings may not be available. Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the USB cable, you will need to set up the camera driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in Application software CD-ROM. (p.85) Take a picture. (p.15) Set up the camera driver Take a picture Insert the USB cable Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC's USB port and the camera's USB connection terminal. (p.88) Check the camera's power Check the camera's power. If the power is turned off, press the camera button to turn it on. Check [Removable Disk] Open Window's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.89) 1 Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. To do so may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source. You must contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock. Warning WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject's eyes may cause eyesight damage. For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents e.g.: Swallowing battery or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please consult a doctor immediately. There is the possibility of injury from the camera's moving parts. Battery and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it time to cool. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire. When in use, do not cover the camera or Charger. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. 2 Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Leaking, overheating, or damaged battery could result in fire or injury. Use battery with the correct specification for the camera. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in fire. Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed. Remove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Otherwise the battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera's components. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after using it continuously. It may cause burns. Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near a camera case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. Using an AC adapter that doesn't match with the camera specification may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable battery. Available AC adapter : Voltage: 3.3V, Amprer: 2.0A, Diameter ( ): 2.35 After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Setup] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 37) are same or not. Contents READY System chart Identification of features Front & Top Back & Bottom Bottom/ 5-function button Self-timer lamp Camera Status Lamp Mode icon Connecting to a Power Source Inserting the memory card Instructions on how to use the memory card When Using the Camera for the First Time 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 13 How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode Recording the movie clip without voice Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) Using Successive Recording How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button Shutter button ZOOM W / T button Voice recording / Voice memo / UP button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 21 23 23 24 25 27 27 RECORDING LCD monitor indicator Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode How to use the PROGRAM mode How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode Wise Shot How to use the MANUAL mode How to use the SCENE mode Portrait, Night scene mode 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 17 18 SETUP Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings 28 How to use the menu 30 Recording 30 3 Contents Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus type OSD (On Screen Display) information Sound Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep Sound AF sound Setup 1 File name Language Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type Imprinting the recording date LCD brightness Auto Focus lamp Start up image Setup 2 Quick view Auto power off LCD save Selecting Video out type Formatting a memory Initialisation Selecting a battery type E (Effect) button Special Effect (E button) : Colour 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 38 Special Effect (E button) : Image editing Saturation Special Effect (E button) : FUN Preset focus frames Composite shooting Photo Frame + / - button Size Quality / Frame rate Metering Continuous shot ISO White balance Exposure compensation 39 39 39 39 40 42 43 44 45 45 46 46 47 48 Special Effect (E button) : Resize Special Effect (E button) : Rotating an image Special Effect (E button) : Colour Special Effect (E button) : Special Colour Colour Filter Colour mask Special Effect (E button) : Image editing Special Effect (E button) : FUN Cartoon Preset focus frames Composite image Photo Frame Sticker Delete button Printer button Left / Right / Menu / OK button Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the slide show Playback Protecting images Deleting images DPOF Copy To Card On Screen Display information PictBridge 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 59 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 67 69 70 70 71 71 73 74 75 PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Reset Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 76 76 77 77 79 79 81 SOFTWARE Software Notes System Requirements About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removing the removable disk Setting up the USB Driver for MAC Using the USB Driver for MAC Removing the USB Driver for Windows 98SE Digimax Master FAQ 84 84 84 85 87 89 90 90 90 91 93 PLAY Starting play mode Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip How to capture the movie clip Playing back a recorded voice LCD monitor Indicator Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail / Enlargement button Voice memo / Up button Play & Pause / Down button 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 53 4 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. < Included items > Camera case User manual, Product warranty Camera strap Software CD (see p.84) Computer (see p.88) PictBridge compatible printer (see p.75) DPOF compatible printer (see p.71) SD memory card / MMC (see p.10) USB cable AV cable Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) AA Alkaline Batteries AC cord Charger(SBC-N2) External monitor (see p. 36) 5 Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Power button Shutter button Speaker Flash Self-timer lamp / Auto focus lamp USB / AV connection terminal Lens / Lens cover DC input connection port Microphone 6 Identification of features Back & Bottom Camera status lamp Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Zoom W button (Thumbnail) E (Effects) button LCD monitor Strap eyelet Tripod socket + / - button, Delete button 5 function button Play mode / Printer button 7 Identification of features Bottom/ 5-function button Battery chamber cover Self-timer lamp Icon Description For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals before taking a picture For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. Blinking For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 Blinking seconds later a second picture will be taken. Blinking Status Memory card slot Battery chamber Camera Status Lamp Status Power on After taking a picture Description The lamp turns on and off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks while saving the image data and turns off when the camera is ready to take a picture The lamp blinks The lamp is on (The lamp will be turned off after recognising the camera) The lamp turns on (LCD monitor turns off) The lamp is off The lamp blinks The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject) Voice memo/ Voice Recording/ Up button While voice memo recording When the USB cable is inserted to a computer Transmitting Data with a PC When the USB cable is inserted to a printer When the printer is printing When the AF activates Menu/ OK button Flash/ Left button Self-timer/ Right button Macro/ Down button Play & Pause button 8 Identification of features Mode icon : Refer to page 15~19 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon MODE Icon DAWN BACKLIGHT FIREWORKS BEACH & SNOW SCENE CHILDREN LANDSCAPE CLOSE UP TEXT SUNSET PORTRAIT NIGHT MOVIE AUTO PROGRAM ASR MANUAL Connecting to a Power Source We recommend using battery supplied with the camera. The available batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) SNB-2512 specification(optional) Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SNB-2512 Ni-MH 2500mAh 1.2V x 2 Approximately 300 Minutes(Use for SBC-N2) INFORMATION Important information about battery usage When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power. Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Battery can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life. Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures. During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power. 9 Connecting to a Power Source Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by force. This may cause damage to the battery chamber cover. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card as shown. - Turn off the camera's power before inserting the memory card. - Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the camera (LCD monitor). - 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 Low battery capacity capacity (Prepare capacity (Prepare to to recharge (Prepare to or use spare recharge or use recharge or use battery) spare battery) spare battery) Battery status The battery is fully charged 10 Instructions on how to use the memory card Be sure to format the memory card (see p.36) if you are using a newly purchased memory for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card's performance. Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card. Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty. The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact. Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers. Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature. Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid. Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth. Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal. Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera. To use the memory card in this camera, format the memory card using this camera. Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted : - When the memory card is used incorrectly. - If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting (formatting) or reading. Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. If there is insufficient memory available : A [Memory Full!] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the amount of memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on the memory card. 11 Instructions on how to use the memory card INFORMATION Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. When using a 256MB MMC (Multi Media Card), 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. - S750/S730 The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Please consult the enclosed manual for using the MMC Cards. Card pins Write protect switch Label Recorded image size Super Fine 67 80 Still image 95 95 150 558 *Movie clip - Fine 128 157 183 183 284 710 - Normal 197 223 269 269 400 822 - 30FPS - 15FPS - About 3'30" About 6'20" About 12'20" About 22'20" [ SD (Secure Digital) memory card ] - S630 The SD/SDHC memory card has a write protect switch that prevents image files from being deleted or formatted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data will be protected. By sliding the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card, the data protection will be cancelled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture. Recorded image size Super Fine 80 95 Still image 124 150 558 *Movie clip Fine 157 183 233 284 710 Normal 223 269 306 400 822 30FPS 15FPS - About 3'30" About 6'20" About 12'20" About 22'20" * The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. The zoom button doesn't operate while recording movies. 12 When Using the Camera for the First Time Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using the camera for the first time. When the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date / time, language and battery type in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up. Set up the date / time, language and battery type before using this camera. Setting up the date, time and date type 1. Select the [Date&Time] menu by pressing SETUP1 the UP/ DOWN button and press Language 07/01/01 the RIGHT button. Date&Time Battery Type 12:00 2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT button YY/MM/DD and press the OK button. OK Set Back RIGHT button : Selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/ HOUR/ MINUT/ DATE TYPE LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [Date&Time] main menu if the cursor is at the first item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position. UP/ DOWN button : Changes the value of each item. Setting up the language 1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP / DOWN button and press the OK button. SETUP1 Language Date&Time Battery type ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO OK Set Back INFORMATION You can select one of 22 languages. These are listed below : - English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish. Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained. Setting up the battery type 1. Select the [Battery Type] menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the RIGHT button. 2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN button and press the OK button. SETUP1 Language Date&Time Battery Type Alkaline Ni-MH Back OK Set 13 LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Sharpness Auto focus frame Camera shake warning Date/ Time Exposure compensation White Balance ISO S730 S750/S630 S750/S730 S630 2007/01/01 01:00 PM Icons Page p.30 p.31 p.20 p.33 p.48 p.47 p.46 p.45/16 p.46 p.45 p.45 p.44 p.10 p.21 p.23 6 00:00:00 p.12 p.12 - 14 15 16 17 [ Image & Full Status ] 18 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Description Recording mode Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed Flash/ Without Sound Self-timer Macro Contrast F2.8, 1/30 Icons Page 19 p.9 p.17 p.25 / 18 p.27 p.23 p.30 22 21 20 Continuous shot Metering Image quality Image size Battery Optical/ Digital Zoom bar/ Digital Zoom rate Voice memo Number of available shots remaining Movie / Voice recording time Card inserted indicator S750/S730 S630 Starting the recording mode How to use the AUTO mode ( ) Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.10). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.10). As this camera has a 16MB internal memory, you do not need to insert the memory card. If the memory card is not inserted, an image will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, an image will be stored on the memory card. [ AUTO mode ] 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (If the date/ time that is displayed on the LCD monitor is incorrect, reset the date/ time before taking a picture.) 5. Select the AUTO mode by rotating the mode dial. 6. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 7. Press the shutter button to capture an image. How to use the PROGRAM mode ( ) Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with optimal settings. You can still manually configure all functions except the aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the PROGRAM mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the + / - button to configure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.44), Quality (p.45), Metering (p.45), Continuous shooting (p.46), ISO (p.46), White Balance (p.47), and Exposure Compensation (p.48). [ PROGRAM mode ] INFORMATION 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. How to use the ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) mode ( ) Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. [ ASR mode ] 15 Starting the recording mode Things to watch out for using the ASR mode 1. The digital zoom will not operate in the ASR mode. 2. If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting condition, the ASR will not activate. 3. If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting condition, camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( ) is not displayed. 4. If the subject is moving, the captured image may be blurred. 5. Avoid moving the camera while the [Capturing!] message is displayed to achieve a better result. 6. As the ASR uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images. 7. The ASR function will not operate with image size. Wise Shot 2 images are taken at a time. One is taken in the Fill-In Flash mode and the other is taken in the ASR mode. How to use the Wise Shot 1. Select the ASR mode by rotating the mode dial and press the +/- button. 2. Select Drive menu tab by pressing the Up and Down button. 3. Select the Wise shot menu by pressing the Left and Right button. And then press the OK button. 4. Press the Shutter button to capture images. - Two images are captures sequentially. INFORMATION In the Wise shot, the shutter speed value shown on the LCD may be different from the real shutter speed. Wise Shot function is not available on S630. 16 Starting the recording mode How to use the MANUAL mode ( ) You can manually configure all functions with the aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the + / - button and menu for the shutter speed and aperture value will display. Up / Down button : changes aperture value Left / Right button : changes shutter speed. 3. Press the + / - button twice and take an image. [ MANUAL mode ] How to use the SCENE mode ( ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the SCENE mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the menu button and select a desired scene menu. [ SCENE mode ] * Smaller Aperture values make the object sharp but blur the background. Larger Aperture values make both the object and background sharp. * High Shutter speeds can capture a moving object in a still image as if the object is not moving. Low Shutter speeds can capture a moving object with an `active' effect. The scene modes are listed below. [Children] ( ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children. [Landscape] ( ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. [Close up] ( ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects. [Text] ( ) : Use this mode to shoot a document. [Sunset] ( ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. [Dawn] ( ) : Daybreak scenes.. [Backlight] ( ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. [FIirework] ( ) : Firework scenes. [Beach&Snow] ( ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes. 17 Starting the recording mode Portrait, Night scene mode Select a desired mode by rotating the mode dial. - Portrait : To take a picture of a person. - Night : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode ( ) A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available recording time of the memory capacity allows. 1. Select the MOVIE CLIP mode by rotating the mode dial. (The MOVIE CLIP mode icon and available recording time will display on the LCD monitor.) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. * Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable) - File type : *.avi (MJPEG) The maximum file size of continuous movie clip is 2GB. [ PORTRAIT mode ] [ NIGHT mode ] Recording the movie clip without voice You can record the movie clip without voice. 1. Press the Up button and the ( ) icon will display on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the shutter button and movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time without voice. 3. To stop the recording, press the shutter button again. [ MOVIE CLIP mode ] 18 Starting the recording mode Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) This camera allows you to temporarily stop during unwanted scenes, while recording a movie clip. Using this function, you can record your favourite scenes into a movie clip without having to create multiple movie clips. Using Successive Recording 1. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. 2. Press the Pause button to pause recording. Press the Pause button again to resume the recording. 3. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10hour) allows. 1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice. 2. Press the shutter button to record a voice. - Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:10hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. Exit SH REC - If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter [ VOICE RECORDING mode ] button again. - File type : *.wav * A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. 00:00:12 00 : 00 : 18 SH Stop / Pause [ Successive recording of a movie clip ] 19 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Pressing the shutter button down half way. Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. 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. - When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow (such as a stick or flagpole). - When the surroundings are dark. [ Lightly press the shutter button ] [ Press the shutter button ] The available recording time may vary depending on shooting 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 to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 17), fill-in flash (see page 26), spot metering (see page 45), or exposure compensation (see page 48). Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 20 Using the camera buttons to set the camera The recording mode function can be set up by using the camera buttons. ZOOM W / T button If the menu is not displayed, this button works as the OPTICAL ZOOM or DIGITAL ZOOM button. POWER button Used for turning the camera's power on / off. If there is no operation during the specified time, the camera's power will be turned off automatically to save battery life. Refer to page 35 for more information about the auto power off function. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 5X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 15X. TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE Shutter button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. In MOVIE CLIP mode Pressing the shutter button down fully starts the process for recording a movie clip. Press the shutter button once and the movie clip is recorded for as long as the available recording time in the memory allows. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. In STILL IMAGE mode Pressing the shutter button down halfway activates the autofocus and checks the condition of the flash. Pressing the shutter button down 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. : Pressing the ZOOM T button. This will zoom into the subject i.e. the subject will appear nearer. : When the maximum (3X) optical zoom is selected, pressing the ZOOM T button activates the digital zoom software. Releasing ZOOM T button stops the digital zooming at the required setting. Once the maximum digital zoom (5X) is achieved, pressing the ZOOM T button will have no effect. Pressing the ZOOM T button Pressing the ZOOM T button [ WIDE zoom ] [ TELE zoom ] [ Digital zoom 5X ] 21 ZOOM W / T button WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE INFORMATION : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear farther away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its farthest from the camera. Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. If the Zoom buttons are being pressed during the Movie clip shots, the voice will not recorded. You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. 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 the Nightscene, Children, Text, Close up, Firework, ASR mode and Movie clip 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. 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. When the Zoom button is operating, take care not to touch the camera's moving lens parts. Pressing the ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button [ TELE zoom ] [ Optical zoom 2X ] [ WIDE zoom ] Digital zoom WIDE Optical zoom Digital zoom : When the digital zoom is in operation, pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zooming in steps. Releasing ZOOM W button stops digital zooming. Pressing the ZOOM W button will reduce the digital zoom and then it will continue to reduce the optical zoom until the minimum setting is reached. Pressing the ZOOM W button Pressing the ZOOM W button [ Digital zoom 5X ] [ TELE zoom ] [ WIDE zoom ] 22 Voice recording ( ) / Voice memo ( ) / UP button Macro ( ) / Down button While the menu is showing, press the UP button to move up the sub menu. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the UP button operates as the voice recording or voice memo button. You can add your voice-over to a stored still image. Refer to page 19 for more information about the voice recording. Recording a voice memo 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of MOVIE CLIP mode. 2. Press the VOICE MEMO ( ) button. If the voice memo indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor, the setting is completed. While the menu is showing, press the DOWN button to move from the 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 take macro pictures. The distance ranges are shown below. Press the Macro button until the desired macro mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. [ Normal-No icon ] [ Macro ( )] [ Auto Macro ( )] Types of focus modes and focus ranges (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode SH (Unit : cm) ) Normal W : 80~Infinity T : 80~Infinity Auto ( ) ) Normal W : 80~Infinity T : 80~Infinity Program ( Macro ( W : 5~80 T : 40~80 ) Stop Focus Type Auto Macro ( Focus W : 5~Infinity T : 40~Infinity [ Preparing for Voice Memo ] 3. Press the shutter button and take a picture. The picture is stored on the memory card. 4. Voice memo will be recorded for ten seconds from the moment the picture is stored. In the middle of the sound recording, pressing the shutter button will stop the voice memo. Range INFORMATION When the macro mode is selected, it is possible that camera shake will occur. Take care not to shake the camera. When you take a picture within 20cm in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. INFORMATION A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound. 23 Macro ( ) / Down button Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Using the Focus Lock 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 unwanted picture. 3. With the SHUTTER button still pressed down only halfway, move the camera to recompose your picture as desired, and then press the SHUTTER button completely to take the picture. If you release your finger from the SHUTTER button, the focus lock function will be cancelled. Available focusing method, by recording mode (O: Selectable , X: Not selectable, : Infinity focus range) Mode Normal Macro Auto Macro Mode Normal Macro Auto Macro Mode Normal Macro Auto Macro X X O X X X X O X X O X X X X O X O O O X O X X O O X SCENE O X X O X X O O X X O X X O X X X - 1. The image to be captured. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject. 3. Recompose the picture and fully press the SHUTTER button. 24 Flash ( ) / Left button INFORMATION Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. Under normal operating conditions the charging time for the flash is normally within 5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer. During the continuous shot, AEB, some scene modes (p.26) and movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. Take photographs within the flash range. The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. When taking an image in poorly lit conditions with the flash, there may be a white speck in the captured image. The speck is caused by the reflecting of the flash light from the atmospheric dust. It is not camera malfuction. When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor shift to the left tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. [ Selecting the Auto flash ] Selecting the flash mode 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of Movie clip mode. 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment. Flash range ISO AUTO Normal WIDE 0.8~3.0 TELE 0.8~2.5 Macro WIDE 0.3~0.8 TELE 0.4~0.8 (Unit : m) Auto macro WIDE 0.3~3.0 TELE 0.4~2.5 25 Flash ( Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Auto flash Auto & Red eye reduction ) / Left button Available flash mode, by recording mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. The flash fires regardless of available light. The intensity of the flash will be controlled, according to the prevailing conditions. The brighter the background or subject is, the less intense the flash will be. X X X X O O O X X O O O O O O X X X X O X X O X O X O X X O X X X O O (O : Selectable X : Not selectable) Scene modes Fill in flash X O X X X X X O X X X X O X X X X O X X X X O X X X X O X X O X X X X X X O O X X X X The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure. When you take an image in a condition with poor Slow synchro light, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. We recommend using a tripod for this function. The flash does not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place or situation where flash photography is prohibited. When you capture an image in a poorly lit condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( ) will display on the LCD monitor. We recommend using a tripod for this function. X O Flash off 26 Self-timer ( ) / Right button INFORMATION If you operate the Self-timer and Play mode button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled. Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the Right button makes the cursor shift to the right tab. When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT button operates as the Self-timer ( ) button. This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the MODE DIAL to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second or double self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. In Movie Clip mode, only the 10-second self-timer will work. 2SEC self-timer ( ) : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken. 10SEC self-timer ( ) [ Selecting the 2 SEC self-timer ] : Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken. Double self-timer ( ) : A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. When using the flash, the 2-second self-timer may be delayed for longer than 2 seconds depending on the flash charge time. 3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed. MENU / OK button MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display. - A menu option can be displayed for MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE. There is no menu available when the VOICE RECORDING mode is selected. Recording Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus OSD Info Normal Normal Center AF Full Pressing the MENU button [ Menu off ] MEMU Exit Move [ Menu on ] OK button - When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, this button is used for shifting the cursor to the sub menu or for confirming data. 27 Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings You can use the menu on the LCD monitor to set up recording functions. In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. The menu will not be displayed on the LCD monitor in the following circumstances: - When another button is being operated. - While image data is being processed. - When there is no battery capacity. The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected. The items indicated by are default settings. Mode Menu Sub menu Soft+ Soft Sharpness Normal Vivid Vivid+ High Contrast RECORDING Auto Focus Normal Low Center AF Multi AF Full OSD Info Basic 28 p.31 Off p.31 AF Sound On p.32 p.30 Beep Sound p.30 SOUND Shutter Sound Camera working mode Page Mode Menu Sub menu Off Volume Low Medium High Off Start Sound Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Off Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 p.32 p.32 p.32 p.32 Camera working mode Page Using the LCD monitor to set the camera settings Menu tab Main menu File Reset ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Sub menu Series FRANÇAIS ITALIANO Power Off Language DANSK PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA BAHASA POLSKI SETUP1 Date&Time 07/01/01 YYMMDD DDMMYY Imprint Off Date&Time LCD AF Lamp Start Image Dark Bright Off Off User Image 13:00 Off MMDDYY Date Normal On LOGO p.34 p.34 p.34 p.34 p.33 The menus are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. Magyar DUTCH SUOMI p.33 Page p.33 Menu tab Main menu Quick View Off 1sec Off 3min 10min SETUP 2 LCD Save Video Out Format Reset Battery Type Off NTSC No No Alkaline Sub menu 0.5sec 3sec 1min 5min On PAL Yes Yes Ni-MH p.35 p.36 p.36 p.37 p.37 p.35 Page p.35 29 How to use the menu 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. A menu for each camera mode appears. However, there is no menu for Voice Recording mode ( ). 2. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate through the menus. RECORDING Recording ( [ Sharpness ] ) Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus OSD Info Normal Normal Center AF Full Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. SOUND Volume Start Shutter Beep AF Sound MEMU Exit Normal Off Sound1 Sound1 On Move Press the LEFT or RIGHT button. SETUP1 MEMU Exit Move File Language Date&Time Imprint LCD AF Lamp MEMU Exit Series ENGLISH 07/01/01 Off Normal On Move You can adjust the sharpness of the picture you want to take. You cannot check the sharpness effect on the LCD monitor before you take a picture, because this function is applied only when the captured image is stored on the memory. RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus Soft+ Soft Normal Vivid Vivid+ OK Back Set [ PROGRAM mode ] Icon 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a sub menu. Menu Soft+ Soft Description The edges of the image are softened. This effect is suitable for editing images on your PC. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will appear sharp, but noise may occur in the recorded image. RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus OSD Info Normal Normal Center AF Full Press the UP or DOWN button. RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus OSD Info Normal Normal Center AF Full Press the UP or DOWN button. RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus OSD Info Normal Normal Center AF Full Normal Vivid Vivid+ Move Change Move Change Move Change 4. Select a sub menu, and then the value you set will be saved. Press the MENU button and the menu will disappear. [ Contrast ] You can set the difference between bright part of the image and dark part of the image. This makes the image be vivid or soft. [High], [Normal], [Low] menus are selectable. Back OK RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus High Normal Low Set [ PROGRAM mode ] 30 Recording ( [ Auto Focus type ] ) [ OSD (On Screen Display) information ] RECORDING You can select your preferred Auto Focus type according to the shooting condition. Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus In any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDING mode, you can check the recording status in the LCD monitor. Center AF Multi AF RECORDING Sharpness Contrast Auto Focus Full Basic Back OK Back OK Set Set [ PROGRAM mode ] [ PROGRAM mode ] - [Center AF] : The rectangular area in the center of the LCD monitor will be focused - [Multi AF] : This camera selects a AF point from the 5 AF points. [ Full information ] [ Center AF ] [ Multi AF ] [ Basic information ] When the camera focuses on the subject, the auto focus frame turns too green. When the camera doesn t focus on the subject, the auto focus frame turns to red. 31 Sound ( [ Volume ] ) [ Beep Sound ] SOUND You can set select a volume of sound, start up sound, shutter sound, warning sound and AF sound. [Volume] sub menu: [Off], [Low], [Medium], [High] Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back Off Low Medium High If you set sound to ON, various sounds will be activated for camera startup, when buttons are pressed, so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. [Sound] sub menu : [Off], [Sound 1, 2, 3] SOUND Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back OK Set Off Sound1 Sound2 Sound3 OK Set [ PROGRAM mode ] [ PROGRAM mode ] [ Start up sound ] You can select the sound that is activated whenever the camera is turned on. Start up sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] - If the start up image is set to [Off], the start up sound will not activate, even though you may have set these to on. SOUND [ AF sound ] Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back Off Sound 1 Sound Sound OK If you set AF sound to ON, AF sound will be activated when a subject is focused so that you can be aware of the camera operation status. [AF sound] sub menu: [Off], [On] SOUND Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back Off On OK Set Set [ PROGRAM mode ] [ PROGRAM mode ] [ Shutter sound ] You can select the shutter sound. SOUND Shutter sound : [Off], [Sound 1], [Sound 2], [Sound 3] Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Back Off Sound 1 Sound Sound 3 OK Set [ PROGRAM mode ] 32 Setup 1 ( [ File name ] ) [ Language ] There is a choice of languages that can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Even if the battery is removed and inserted again, the language setting will be preserved. Reset Series This function allows the user to select the file naming format. Assigning File Names [Reset] : After using the reset function, the next file name will be set from 0001 even after formatting, deleting all or inserting a new memory card. [Series] : New files are named using numbers that follow the previous sequence, even when a new memory card is used, or after formatting, or after deleting all pictures. SETUP1 File Language Date&Time Imprint LCD Back OK Set - LANGUAGE sub menu : English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S.Chinese, T.Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA(MALAY/ INDONESIAN), Arabic, Czech, Polish, Hungarian and Turkish. SETUP1 File Language Date&Time Imprint LCD AF Lamp Back Ç Ñ OK Set - The first stored folder name is 100SSCAM, and the first file name is S7300001 (The file name of S630 is S6300001). - File names are assigned sequentially from S7300001 S7300002 ~ S7309999. - The folder number is assigned sequentially from 100 to 999 as follows: 100SSCAM 101SSCAM ~ 999SSCAM. - The files used with the memory card conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File systems) format. If you change the image file name, the image may not play back. [ Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type ] You can change the date and time that will be displayed on the captured images and set up the date type. Setting Date/ Time & Selecting Date Format SETUP1 RIGHT button : Selects the year/ month/ day/ File 07/01/01 hour/ minute date type. Date&Time LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the 13:00 Imprint LCD [Date&Time] main menu if the yy/mm/dd AF Lamp cursor is at the first item of the OK Set Back date and time setup. In all other cases, the cursor will be shifted to the left of its current position. UP and DOWN buttons : Changes the setting value - Date type : [yy/mm/dd], [Off], [dd/mm/yy], [mm/dd/yy] 33 Setup 1 ( [ Imprinting the recording date ] ) [ Auto Focus lamp ] You can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp. Sub menus [Off] : The AF lamp will not light up in a low light condition. [On] : The AF lamp will light up in a low light condition. There is an option to include DATE / TIME on still images. Sub menus [Off] : The DATE & TIME will not be imprinted on the image file. [Date] : Only the DATE will be imprinted on the image file. [Date&Time] : The DATE & TIME will be imprinted on the image file. SETUP1 File Language Date&Time Imprint LCD AF Lamp Back SETUP1 Off Date Date&Time OK Set