User manual SAMSUNG S860

Instructions Use this camera in the following order. Set up the camera driver 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.79) Take a picture. (p.16) Getting to Know your camera Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera. åPrior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. åIf 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. åPlease check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung takes no responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from camera malfunction. åKeep this manual in a safe place. åIf you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due to the use of a card reader. åThe contents and illustrations of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for upgrading the camera functions. ÄMicrosoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ÄAll brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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.81) Check the camera's power Check the camera's power. If the power is turned off, preset the camera button to turn it on. Check [Removable Disk] Open Windows's EXPLORER and search for [Removable Disk]. (p.82) 1 Danger DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. å 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. å Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this could increase the risk of explosion. å 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. å 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. å 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. å 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. å 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. å 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. å Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extremes in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire. å 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. å 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. å 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. å 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. å 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. å Take care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction. å Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. å Credit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case. å Using an AC adapter that doesn't match with the camera specification may cause camera malfunction. We recommend supplied battery or exclusive rechargeable battery. Ä Available AC adapter : Voltage: 3.3V, Ampere: 2.0A, Diameter: 2.35 å After turning on the camera, Check whether the battery type and the camera setting set on the [Settings] > [Battery Type] menu (p. 49) are same. Contents READY 007 System chart 07 008 008 009 010 010 010 011 011 012 013 Identification of features Front & Top Back 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 RECORDING 015 LCD monitor indicator 15 016 016 016 017 017 018 019 019 020 020 020 Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode How to use the Program mode How to use the Manual mode How to use the DIS mode Using the Photo Help Guide mode How to use the Portrait mode How to use the Scene modes How to use the Movie clip mode Recording the movie clip without sound Pausing while recording a movie clip (Successive Recording) 3 Contents 021 022 022 022 022 024 025 026 027 028 030 031 032 032 033 033 034 034 035 035 036 036 037 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures Using the camera buttons to set the camera POWER button SHUTTER button ZOOM W / T button Face Detection(FD) button Function Description / Info / Up button Macro / Down button Focus lock Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button MENU / OK button E (Effect) button E (Effect) button : Colour Fn button How to use the Fn menu Size Quality / Frame rate Metering Sharpness ISO White balance Exposure compensation SETUP 038 Using the LCD monitor to adjust the 38 038 038 039 039 040 040 041 041 041 041 041 042 042 042 042 043 043 044 044 044 045 045 046 camera settings Recording Auto Focus type Voice Memo Voice Recording Recording the movie clip without voice SCENE mode Sound menu Sound Volume Start up sound Shutter sound Beep Sound AF sound Self Portrait Setup menu Display Language Setting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image LCD brightness Quick view LCD save Settings 4 Contents 046 046 047 047 048 048 049 049 Formatting a memory Initialisation File name Imprinting the recording date Auto power off Selecting Video out type Auto Focus lamp Selecting a battery type 057 057 059 060 060 061 061 062 062 062 062 063 063 064 066 067 068 068 069 069 071 072 074 E (Effect) button : Rotating an image E (Effect) button : Colour Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitor Starting the Multi Slide Show Start the Multi Slide Show Selecting Images Configure Multi Slide Show effects Setting play interval Setting Background Music Playback Voice memo Deleting images Protecting images DPOF Copy To Card PictBridge PictBridge : Picture Selection PictBridge : Print Setting PictBridge : Reset Important notes Warning indicator Before contacting a service centre Specifications 5 PLAY 050 Starting play mode 50 050 050 051 051 051 052 052 052 054 054 055 055 055 056 Playing back a still image Playing back a movie clip Movie clip capture function Playing back a recorded voice Playing back a voice memo LCD monitor Indicator Using the camera buttons to set the camera Thumbnail / Enlargement button Info / Up button Play & Pause / Down button Left / Right / Menu / OK button Printer button Delete button E (Effect) button : Resize Contents SOFTWARE 077 Software Notes 77 077 078 079 081 084 085 085 085 086 089 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 Samsung Master FAQ 6 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 01 READY Camera AA Alkaline Batteries USB cable Camera strap Software CD (see p.78) User manual, Product warranty Optional items SD/SDHC memory card / MMC (see p.12) Rechargeable battery (SNB-2512) Charger (SBC-N2) AV cable AC cord Camera case READY_ 7 Identification of features Front & Top Mode dial Shutter button Flash DC input connection port USB / AV connection terminal Power button Microphone Speaker Self-timer lamp / AF sensor Lens/ Lens cover 8 _READY Identification of features Back Camera status lamp 01 READY Zoom W button (Thumbnail) Zoom T button (Digital zoom) Face Detection(FD) button LCD monitor E (Effects) button Strap eyelet Fn / Delete button 5 function button Play mode / Printer button READY_ 9 Identification of features Bottom / 5 Function button Battery chamber cover Memory card slot Self-timer lamp Icon Status Blinking Description - For the first 8 seconds, the lamp blinks at 1 second intervals. - For the final 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. For the 2 seconds, the lamp blinks quickly at 0.25-second intervals. A picture will be taken after about 10 seconds and 2 seconds later a second picture will be taken. After pressing the Shutter button, the image is taken in accordance with the subject's movement. 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 ] Tripod socket Battery chamber Blinking Blinking Blinking Camera Status Lamp Status Power on Function Description / Information / Up button MENU / OK button After taking a picture When flash battery is charging The lamp blinks Flash / Left button Self-timer / Right button When the USB cable is inserted to a PC When the USB cable is inserted into a printer Macro / Down button Play & Pause button The lamp lights up (LCD monitor turns off after initializing the device) Transmitting Data with a PC The lamp blinks (LCD monitor turns off) The lamp is off When the printer is printing The lamp blinks When the AF activates The lamp turns on (The camera focus on the subject) The lamp blinks (The camera doesn't focus on the subject) 10 _READY Identification of features Mode icon Refer to page 16 for more information about the camera mode setting. MODE ICON MODE ICON Auto Program Manual DIS Connecting to a Power Source We recommend batteries for a digital camera (Within a year from the date of manufacture). The batteries are listed below. - Non rechargeable batteries : 2 X AA Alkaline (High Capacity) - Rechargeable batteries (Optional) : SNB-2512 (Ni-MH) 01 READY S Photo Help Guide Portrait Scene ³ SCENE ÿ Movie Ê SNB-2512 rechargeable battery Specification Model Type Capacity Voltage Charging time SNB-2512 Ni-MH 2500mAh 1.2V x 2 Approximately 300 Minutes (Use for SBC-N2) _ Nightscene m Children Close up MODE Ä Included battery may vary depending on sales region. Important information about battery usage. å When camera is not in use, turn off the power. å Please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for long periods. Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera. å Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the battery and you may experience reduced battery life. å Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures. å During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm. This is perfectly normal. å It is easy to buy alkaline batteries. However, the duration for using batteries varies in accordance with the battery manufacturer or the photographic conditions å Do not use manganese batteries as manganese batteries cannot deliver sufficient power. Landscape ICON MODE ICON MODE ICON l Text n Sunset o Dawn q Backlight p Firework s Beach&Snow r - t - u v READY_ 11 Connecting to a Power Source Ê Insert the battery as shown - If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted battery, please check whether the battery (+ / -). - When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not force the battery chamber cover, this may damage it. Inserting the memory card Ê 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. Ê There are 4 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery indicator Battery status i The battery is fully charged h g f Battery empty. (Recharge or use spare battery) Low battery ca- Low battery capacity (Prepare pacity (Prepare to recharge or to recharge or use spare bat- use spare battery) tery) 12 _READY Instructions on how to use the memory card å Be sure to format the memory card (see p.46) if you are using a newly purchased memory card for the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images captured with a different camera. å Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed. å 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. å The memory card is an electronic precision device. Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact. å Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields, e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers. å Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature. å 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. å Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use. å During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm. This is perfectly normal. å 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. å Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader. å 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. å Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data. å It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard disks, CD etc. å 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. å Don't remove the memory card when the camera status lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to data in the memory card. 01 READY READY_ 13 Instructions on how to use the memory card The camera can use SD/SDHC Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards). Card pins When using a 256MB MMC memory, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows. These figures are approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter and memory card type. - S860 Recorded image Super Fine size About 58 Y About 64 ¬ About 76 Still image About 91 About 140 About 459 ì *Movie clip Fine About 83 About 132 About 151 About 179 About 269 About 600 Normal About 118 About 186 About 195 About 252 About 372 About 744 30FPS 15FPS Write protect switch Label [SD (Secure Digital) memory card] About 2'3" About 4'7" About 7'44" About 13'24" å 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. å Slide the switch to the top of the SD/SDHC memory card before taking a picture. - S760 Recorded image Super Fine size About 65 + About 74 þ About 88 } Still image About 88 About 140 About 538 ì *Movie clip Fine About 130 About 147 About 173 About 173 About 274 About 710 Normal About 190 About 205 About 248 About 248 About 372 About 744 30FPS 15FPS About 2'3" About 4'7" About 7'44" About 13'24" å The zoom button doesn't function during the movie recording. å The recording times can be changed by the zoom operation. 14 _READY LCD monitor indicator Ê The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting functions and selections. No. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 [Image & Full Status] No. 1 2 3 4 Description Recording mode Optical / Digital Zoom bar / Digital Zoom rate Voice Memo / Without Sound Number of available shots remaining Remaining time Icons Page p.11 p.22 15 16 17 18 19 20 Description Memory card icon / Internal memory icon Battery Image Size S860 S760 Icons Page p.12 Ö/× 02 RECORDING p.34 p.34 p.35 p.35 p.36 p.36 p.37 2007/12/01 01:00 PM p.44 p.21 p.38 p.32 p.26 p.30 p.28 F2.8, 1/45 /¸ p.17 p.24/25 Image Quality / Frame Rate Metering Sharpness ISO White Balance Exposure compensation Date / Time Camera shake Warning Auto Focus Frame Color Macro Self-timer Flash Face Detection / Self Portrait Ï/Ç 5 00:00:00 p.39/40 p.14 p.14 21 Aperture Value / Shutter Speed 22 RECORDING_ 15 Starting the recording mode How to use the Auto mode ( ) Select this mode for quick and easy picture taking with minimal user interaction. 1. Insert the batteries (p.12). Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+ / -). 2. Insert the memory card (p.12). As this camera has a 11MB 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. 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. 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 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 Fn button to configure advanced functions such as Image Size (p.34), Quality (p.34), Metering (p.35), Sharpness (p.35), ISO (p.36), White Balance (p.36) and Exposure Value(p.37). 16 _RECORDING Starting the recording mode How to use the Manual mode ( ¸ ) You can manually configure all functions aperture value and shutter speed. 1. Select the MANUAL mode by rotating the mode dial. 2. Press the Fn 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 Fn button twice and take an image. How to use the DIS mode ( ) Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) mode. This mode will reduce the effect of camera shake and help you get a well-exposed image in dim conditions. 02 RECORDING Ê Things to watch out for using the DIS mode 1. The digital zoom will not operate in the DIS mode. 2. If the lighting condition is brighter than fluorescent lighting conditions, the DIS will not activate. 3. If the lighting condition is darker than in fluorescent lighting conditions, camera shake warning indicator ( à ) will display. For best results only take pictures in situations where the camera shake warning indicator ( à ) 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 DIS uses the camera's digital signal processor, it may take a little longer for the camera to process and save the images. Ä DIS (Digital Image Stabilisation) function does not operate while the camera is connected to a TV. Remember to keep the camera steady when you are taking pictures. RECORDING_ 17 Starting the recording mode Using the Photo Help guide mode ( ` ) Helps the user learn the correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may occur. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the pictures. Available functions of the photo help guide å Function that can be used when focusing is difficult å Functions that can be used when the image is blurred å Function that can be used when filming in the dark å Function that can be used when adjusting the picture brightness å Function that can be used when adjusting the picture colour 1/2 PHOTO HELP GUIDE Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to counter camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when adjusting brightness Features to use when adjusting colours Move ² Next Features to use when the image is out of focus Half press shutter button to focus To focus on a subject 80cm or more away To focus on a subject less than 80 cm away To focus on people's faces Half press shutter button to focus Focusing status can be checked by half-pressing shutter button - Green: Focusing successful - Red: Focusing failed Pressing the Left/Right button Pressing the Left/Right button ± Back ² Next ± Back ² Practice Pressing the MENU button Pressing the Up/ Down button 2/2 Half press shutter button to focus When focusing is successful, fully press the shutter button to shoot. If focusing fails, half press the button again. Pressing the shutter button MENU Guide list Practice begins when you press the shutter. MENU Guide list Pressing the Right button ± Back ² Practice [Function that can be used when focusing is difficult] 18 _RECORDING Starting the recording mode How to use the Portrait mode ( È ) Please select this mode for quick and easy portraits. Select Portrait mode using mode dial. The scene modes are listed below. [Nightscene] [Children] [Landscape] [Close Up] [Text] [Sunset] [Dawn] [Backlight] [Firework] [Beach&Snow] ( l ) : Use this for shooting still images at night or in other dark conditions. ( n ) : To take a picture of fast moving objects, for example, children. ( o ) : To take pictures of distant scenery. ( q ) : Close-up shooting for small objects such as plants and insects. ( p ) : Use this mode to shoot a document. ( s ) : For taking pictures of sunsets. ( r ) : Daybreak scenes. ( t ) : Portrait without shadows caused by backlight. ( u ) : Firework scenes. ( v ) : For ocean, lake, beach and snowscape scenes. 02 RECORDING How to use the Scene modes ( Ç ) Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety of shooting situations. 1. Select the Scene mode by rotating the Mode dial. (p.40) 2. Point the camera towards the subject and compose the image by using the LCD monitor. 3. Press the shutter button to capture an image. RECORDING_ 19 Starting the recording mode 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. 3. Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. Ä Image size and type are listed below. - Image size : 640x480, 320x240 (Selectable) - Movie clip file type : AVI (MJPEG) - Frame Rate : 30FPS, 15FPS (Selectable) 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. Ê Using Successive Recording Steps from 1-2 are the same as those for MOVIE CLIP mode. 3. Press the shutter button and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available REC SH Stop recording time. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. 4. Press the Pause button ( Ø ) to pause recording. 5. Press the Pause button ( Ø ) again to resume the recording. 6. If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. Recording the movie clip without sound You can record the movie clip without sound. Ä See p.40 for further details. 20 _RECORDING Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures å 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. å 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. 02 RECORDING [Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button] å The available memory capacity may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. å When the Flash Off, Slow synchro mode or DIS mode is selected in a low lighting condition, the camera shake warning indicator ( à ) 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. å 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 19), fill-in flash (see page 28), spot metering (see page 35), or exposure compensation (see page 37). å Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image. å Compose the image by using the LCD monitor. RECORDING_ 21 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. This camera has a 3X optical zoom and a 3X digital zoom function. Using both will offer a total zoom ratio of 9X. Ê TELE Zoom Optical zoom TELE Digital zoom TELE 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 48 for more information about the auto power off function. SHUTTER button Used for taking an image or recording voice in the RECORDING mode. å 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. å 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 (3X) 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 3.0X] 22 _RECORDING ZOOM W / T button Ê WIDE Zoom Optical zoom WIDE å Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the : Pressing the ZOOM W button. This will zoom out from the subject i.e. the subject will appear further away. Pressing the ZOOM W button continuously will set the camera to its minimum zoom setting i.e. the subject appears at its furthest from the camera. Pressing the ZOOM W button camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. å The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. å You may notice a decrease in image quality when using the digital zoom. å 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. å The digital zoom can't be activated in DIS, Night, Children, Text, Close up, Firework or Movie Clip modes. å Take care not to press the lens as this may cause a camera malfunction. 02 RECORDING 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 3.0X] [TELE zoom] [WIDE zoom] RECORDING_ 23 Face Detection(FD) button Ê Face Detection(FD): This mode detects the face position of the subject automatically and then sets the focus and exposure. Select this mode for quick and easy face picture. Ä Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait, Children, Beach & Snow 1. Press the FD(Face Detection) button (  ) in the selectable modes. The FD icon will be displayed on the screen left side. å This function can detect up to 9 persons. å When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person. å The Digital zoom is not activated in this mode. å The face detection does not work when setting the effect mode. å When the camera detects a target face, the white colour focus frame will be displayed over the target face and the grey colour focus frame appear over the remaining faces(up to 8). Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the face and the white focus frame turns green.(Total 9) å Return to previous AF mode if face detection was failure. å In some conditions this function cannot work properly. - When a person wears dark glasses or some part of the face is hidden. - When the person being taken does not look at the camera. - Camera doesn't detect a face as the brightness is too dark or too bright. - The distance between the camera and object are far. å The maximum available Face Detection range is 2.5m (Wide). å The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject. 2. The size and position of the auto focus 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. 4. Press the shutter button fully to take a picture. 24 _RECORDING Face Detection(FD) button Ê Self Portrait When taking pictures of yourself, the area of your face is automatically detected so that you can take self pictures more easily and quickly. Ä Selectable modes: Auto, Program, Manual, DIS, Portrait, Beach & Snow 1. When pressing the Face Detection button again on the face location screen, the Self Portrait icon appears ( ¸ ). Function Description / Info ( î ) / Up button While the menu is showing, the Up button operates as a direction button. If the menu screen does not appear, information or function descriptions of the current filming image (filming mode) can be accessed through the liquid crystal monitor by pressing the Function description/ Information ( î ) button. 02 RECORDING Display every piece of information about shooting. Display the basic information. Display description for each feature. Pressing the FD button [Filming screen] [Information screen] [Function description screen] 2. For self-filming, set the camera lens towards the face of the object. It automatically detects the face of the object, and emits a guiding sound. 3. Start filming by pressing the shutter button. å When locating the face in the center of the screen, it repeatedly emits a faster sound unlike the sounds that are emitted when the face is not in the center. å The guiding sound can be set using the sound setting menu. (See p.42) å If [Self Portrait] is set, it is fixed to Macro focus. å If [Self Portrait] is set, [Motion Timer] cannot be selected. Ê Function description : When pressing the Function description button on the information screen mode, detailed descriptions of the functions can be viewed. The function description can be cancelled by pressing the Function description button again. Pressing the Function description button Display description for each feature. Pressing the Fn button Set the photo size. Size 3264X2448 [Examples of Function descriptions ] RECORDING_ 25 Macro ( e ) / Down button 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 appears on the LCD monitor. Ê Types of focus mode and focus range (W : Wide, T : Tele) Mode Focus Type Focus range Mode Focus Type Focus range [Auto Focus] [Macro ( e )] [Auto Macro ( d )] (Unit: cm) Auto ( S ) Auto macro ( d ) W : 10 ~ Infinity T : 50 ~ Infinity Program ( ) macro ( e ) W : 10 ~ 80 T : 50 ~ 80 Normal W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity DIS Mode ( ÿ ) Auto macro ( d ) W : 10 ~ Infinity T : 50 ~ Infinity Normal W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity Normal W : 80 ~ Infinity T : 80 ~ Infinity Mode Focus Type Focus range å When the macro mode is selected, be particularly careful to avoid camera shake. å When you take a picture within 30cm (Wide zoom) or 50cm (Tele zoom) in the Macro mode, select the FLASH OFF mode. å When you take a picture within the 10cm macro range, the autofocus on the camera will take longer to set the correct focus distance. 26 _RECORDING Macro ( e ) / Down button Ê Available focusing method, by recording mode ( o : Selectable, ä : Infinity focus range) Mode Auto macro o o o o o o SCENE Auto macro Macro Normal o o ä o o ä ä o ä o Macro Normal o o o o o o o Focus lock To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture, use the focus lock function. Ê 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. S ÿ _ m Mode 02 RECORDING l n o q p s r t u v 1. The image to be captured. 2. Press the SHUTTER button halfway and focus on the subject. 3. Recompose the picture and fully depress the SHUTTER button. RECORDING_ 27 Flash ( a ) / Left button 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. Ê Selecting the flash mode [Selecting the Auto flash] å If you press the shutter button after selecting the Auto, Fill-in, Slow synchro flash, the first flash fires to check the shooting condition (Flash range and Power ratio of flash). Do not move the camera until the second flash fires. å Using the flash frequently will reduce the life of the battery. å Under normal operating conditions the re-charging time for the flash is usually within 5.5 seconds. If the battery is weak, the charging time will be longer. å In the DIS mode, [Landscape], [Close up], [Text], [Sunset], [Dawn], [Firework] scene modes and the Movie clip mode, the flash function will not operate. å Take photographs within the flash range. å The image quality is not guaranteed if the subject is too close or highly reflective. å 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 flash light reflecting off atmospheric dust. 1. Press the Mode button to select a RECORDING mode with the exception of the Movie clip mode or the DIS mode.(p.16) 2. Press the Flash button until the desired flash mode indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. A flash mode indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the correct flash to suit the environment. Ê Flash range ISO AUTO Normal WIDE TELE Macro WIDE TELE WIDE (Unit: m) Auto macro TELE 0.8 ~ 4.0 0.8 ~ 2.1 0.3 ~ 0.8 0.5 ~ 0.8 0.3 ~ 4.0 0.5 ~ 2.1 28 _RECORDING Flash ( a ) / Left button Ê Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode Description If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically. Ê Available flash mode, by recording mode Mode ( o : Selectable) ^ o o ] o o a o o ª o OE o o o o ^ Auto flash ] Auto & Red eye reduction If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the redeye reduction function. The flash fires regardless of the available light. The intensity of the flash will be automatically controlled to suit the prevailing conditions. The flash operates with a slow shutter speed to obtain a balanced correct exposure. In poor lighting conditions the camera shake warning indicator ( à ) 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 is prohibited. When you capture an image in poorly lit conditions, the camera shake warning indicator ( à ) will appear on the LCD monitor. S , _ m Mode 02 RECORDING o o o o o o o o SCENE a ^ ] o a ª o OE o o o o o o o Fill in flash ª Slow synchro l n o q p s r t u v o o o OE Flash off RECORDING_ 29 Self-timer ( ) / Right button 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. å If you operate the Self-timer button during the self-timer operation, the self-timer function is cancelled. Ê Selecting the self-timer 1. Rotate the Mode dial to select a desired RECORDING mode. 2. Press the SELF-TIMER / RIGHT ( ) button until the desired mode indicator displays on the LCD monitor. A 10 second, 2 second, Double self-timer or Motion timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. 3. When you press the SHUTTER button, the picture will be taken after the specified time has elapsed. [Selecting the 10 SEC self-timer] å Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking. å In Movie Clip mode, only the 10SEC self-timer will work. å If [Motion Timer] is set, [Self Portrait] cannot be selected. Ê Self-timer mode indecator Icon Mode 10SEC self-timer 2SEC self-timer Double self-timer Description Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 10 seconds before the image is taken. Pressing the shutter button will allow an interval of 2 seconds before the image is taken. 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 charging time. The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shutter button, and the picture is taken when the movement is stopped. ] 30 _RECORDING Motion Timer Self-timer ( ) / Right button Ê Motion Timer Motion Pressing the Shuter button after setting the Motion Timer Detecting the subject's movement No movement is detected Icon & Self-timer lamp Blink (1 second interval) Blink (0.25 second interval) Turn on and the image is taken after 2 seconds MENU / OK button Ê 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 when the following are selected : MOVIE CLIP and STILL IMAGE mode. There is no menu available when the voice recording function is selected. 02 RECORDING Ê The Motion Timer flows are as followings. (Movie Clip mode excluded) Selecting the Motion Timer à Pressing the Shutter button à Confirming the composition (Within 6 sec.)*1 à Starting the detection (Swing your hands fully)*2 à Stopping the detection (Do not move) à Taking an image (after 2 sec.) *1: The camera detects the subject's movement 6 seconds after pressing the Shtter button, so confirm the composition within 6 seconds. *2: Move your body or hands fully. [Menu off] RECORDING Foucs Area Voice Memo Voice Record Center AF Off [Pressing the MENU button] MENU Exit Move [Menu on] In the following cases, the Motion Timer may not operate. Ê 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. å The focus distance is over 3m. å The exposure is too bright or dark å In backlight conditions. å The movement is insignificant å The movement is detected beyond the center part (50%) of the sensor where the movement is recognized. å If the camera doesn`t sense any movement for 30 seconds, or the camera doesn't sense stillness after sensing movement The detection range of Motion Timer RECORDING_ 31 E (Effect) button It is possible to add special effects to your images by using this button. Ê Available Effects, by recording mode ( o : Selectable) 1. Select a desired sub menu by pressing the Up/Down button and press the OK button. Icon Description No effect is added to the image. Captured images will be stored in black and white. Captured images will be stored in a sepia tone (a gradient of yellowish brown colours). Captured images will be stored in a red tone. Captured images will be stored in a green tone. Captured images will be stored in a blue tone. Save the image in negative mode. Captured image will be saved in set RGB tone. æ o S o o o m o n o o o q o ä Û Ü Þ ß Ý ¼ å This button will not operate in DIS, Voice recording mode and some scene modes (Nightscene, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach&Snow). å Even if the camera is turned off, the effect setting will be preserved. å To cancel the settings, select ( ä ). E (Effect) button : Colour By using the camera's digital processor, it is possible to add special effects to your images Ê Press the E button in an available recording mode. COLOR 2. Press the shutter button to capture an image. Ê Custom colour : You can change the R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue) values of the image. Custom Color Move OK Set Move E Exit - Up/Down button : Selects R, G, B - Left/Right button : Changes the values Custom Color Move OK Set